Adult Sessions will be held throughout the spring and summer seasons. Sessions will be held in the evenings unless requested otherwise. Dates and times can vary based on group availability. With a new lighted 6 court facility at Roger Williams University there is a great opportunity for night sessions under the lights. Sessions that will be offered for adults include:
Drill Sessions: These sessions are an hour and a half in length and are for all ability levels. Drilling will include instruction, liveball play, and active skill drills. Students will be placed in groups according to ability level. See the ratings chart located to the right.
Cardio Tennis: Cardio Tennis is a new, fun, group activity, featuring drills to give players of all abilities
an ultimate, high-energy workout. Taught by highly trained teaching professionals, Cardio Tennis includes a warm-up, cardio workout, and cool down phases. If present or new players are looking for a great new way to get in shape and to burn calories, they must try Cardio Tennis. Sessions are an hour and a half in length.
Doubles Match Training: Here participants will play in a doubles league format. Instructors will be on court coaching players throughout the matches. At the end of the league awards and prizes will be given out to the top earners.
Beginner Clinics: Are you looking to start playing tennis? Then beginner adult clinics are a great way to be introduced to the game. Basic stroke production is taught as players learn to get a feel for hitting basic shots and beginning to play in live ball situations. Beginner clinics can be a great way to get together with a group of friends to learn the sport. Sessions are one and a half hours in length.
*If you are interested in adult sessions please contact camp director Neil Caniga by email at milstonetennis@gmail.com or by phone 401-254-5322.
*If you have a group or USTA team that would like to take part in drill sessions please feel free to contact Neil Caniga at milestonetennis@gmail.com. NTRP Rating Sysytem
The NTRP rating system is designed to allow players to rate their own level of play. The levels and description of the ratings are as follows.
1.5- This player has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play
2.0- This player needs on-court experience. This player has obvious stroke weaknesses, but is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play
2.5- This player is learning to judge where the ball is going although coverage is weak. This player can sustain a rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability
3.0- This player is consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks control when trying for directional intent, dept, or power
3.5- This player has achieved improved stroke dependability and direction on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. This player exhibits more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage and is developing teamwork in doubles
4.0- This player has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the ability to hit lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. This player occasionally forces errors when serving and teamwork in doubles is evident
4.5- This player has begun to master the use of power and spins and is beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and is beginning to vary tactics according to opponents. This player can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the
second serve. This player tends to overhit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles
