CLINICS
The Farm offers adult and junior tennis clinics, camps and tournaments throughout the year. There is not a required signup. All Junior clinics feature a "drop in" policy where you are only billed for the clinics that are attended.
For more information about current programs please refer to The Farm newsletter or contact Todd Ching, Director of Tennis/Head Pro at 919-225-8563 or ching.todd@gmail.com. Please note: Clinics are run from season to season. Please call Todd Ching for specific clinic information.
Download a Clinic Registration Form HERE
8 & Under Beginners (Mon/Wed., 3:30-4:00 pm)
We use oversize Quickstart tennis balls and smaller courts to teach the game to our youngest crowd. Quickstart involves improving reflexes, hand/eye coordination and basic stroke form as well as introducing basics such as footwork and scoring.
8 & Under Advanced (Mon/Wed., 4:00-4:45 pm)
Kids who have graduated from the Beginner class or have the ability to rally several shots. Players should be prepared to work on serves, returns, volleys and basic match play strategies. No Foam balls are used in this clinic. - Red balls only on 36 foot courts.
10 & Under Beginner (Mon/ Wed., ages 8-10, 4:45-5:30 pm)
Kids ages 8-10 who are in the early stages of learning the game. We will work on the basics and build strong foundations of tennis using Red and Orange balls on 60 foot courts.
10 & Under Advanced (Tues/Thur., ages 8-10, 3:30-4:15 pm)
Kids ages 8-10 who have the ability to play matches on 36 or 60 foot courts. We will use the Orange balls and work on match strategies as well as footwork and advanced techniques involving spin and direction. This clinic is designed to develop our next group of competitive tournament players.
11 and Older Beginner (Tues/Thur., 4:15-5:00 pm)
For all teens or pre-teens that have not played much tennis in the past but want to try the game. We will use both 60 foot courts and regulation size courts to teach the basics of the game.
11 and Older Intermediate/Intermediate + (Tues/Thur., 5:00-6:00 pm)
For kids who are trying out for their middle school team or are starting to get involved in tournament play. This is a great clinic to give a kid confidence in their strokes by improving what they already have as well as learning new techniques to further their development. Regular balls on full courts.
Junior Playday
Fridays 4:00-5:30
For all kids who have the ability to serve/feed and keep score. A pro will be on hand to match up kids for singles and doubles. A great time to work on both introduction to match play as well as practicing new techniques in a fun, competitive environment.
ADULTS:
Triangle Ladies Team Practice
Mondays 9:00-10:30 am
This Clinic is open to all ladies interested in playing on the Triangle Ladies Teams. It is a variety of drills, match play strategies and stroke production. It is also a great way to meet other members who actively participate in Team Tennis at The Farm!
Beginner Ladies Clinic
Tuesdays 9:30-11:00 am
Learn the basics of tennis and see where it takes you! This is a great way to work on your game starting with the essentials.
Ladies 3.5+ Evening Drills
Mondays 6:30-7:30 pm
For ladies rated 3.5 and higher. Heavy emphasis on drills. Lots of hitting and lots of footwork!
Ladies 2.5-3.0 Evening Drills
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm
Plenty of drilling based on improving the basics of the game. Perfect for the player trying to get solid in specific areas of the game.
Men's 3.5+ Evening Drills
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm
For men rated 3.5 or higher. Want a workout? Want to get aggressive with your game? Come on out!
3.0+ Adult Evening Clinic
Thursdays 6:00-7:00 pm
For ladies or men looking to have a lot of fun on the court! This clinic offers a lot of variety from drills to match play scenarios.
Shot of the Week
Fridays 9:00-10:00 am
This is an 8 week course with the entire hour spent learning and working on 1 specific shot. You are welcome to pick out an individual week to attend and work on a troublesome shot, or come out to all of them and see what might be missing from your game!
Cardio Tennis
Saturdays 12:00-1:00 pm (2.5/3.0 Women and Men)
Saturdays 1:00-2:00 pm(3.5+ Women and Men)
Warning: This might hurt! You will leave the court feeling like you really accomplished something! Cardio Tennis is an hour of non-stop action with tennis as the theme for a cardio workout to music. This is not an instructional clinic. This is a workout!
Adult Tennis Playdays
Ladies
Fridays 10:00-12:00 (This is a year round program)
For levels 2.5 and up.
It is always important to play practice matches. This is a great opportunity to come out to a pre-scheduled playday without the need to make 10 phone calls or emails to set up a group. www.courtsideusa.com is being used for registrations.
Men
Saturdays 10:00-12:00 (Starting date TBA - This will become a year round program)
For levels 3.5 and higher. Come out and play some competitive singles or doubles on Saturday mornings. Sign up though www.courtsideusa.com
If an adult clinic is not offered that you would like us to add please let us know.
