Smart Doubles® at Valencia Lakes Tampa, Florida & Apollo Beach Racquet and Fitness Club, Apollo Beach, Florida

Smart Doubles® Level 1- Beginner/Advanced Beginner Adult Program: Ideally, this is a Four -Six-week intro level class for adults who are NEW to tennis or returning to the game after a prolonged hiatus. Classes will feature fun progressions, drills, basic rules, and positioning for doubles play.

**Level 1 clinics are designed to teach and reinforce basic skills in a fun group environment while focusing on the fundamentals of the game: forehand, backhand, serve, and basic strategy for doubles play. Each clinic will be 1.5 hours in duration. These clinics are ideal for novice players up to 2.5- 3.0 levels or those who are not playing on a regular or competitive basis and want to build more confidence in their basic playing skills.

Four players= $30ea clinic/ $120 for FOUR weeks/$180 SIX weeks.

Monday- Friday and year-round.

This is a Four- Six-week commitment to give each player a good opportunity to learn and reinforce your basic skills under the supervision of a teaching professional. Missed clinics can be made up in other Level 1 clinics.

Smart Doubles® Level 2 Intermediate/Advanced Program: You now have a better understanding of the basics and want to focus on reinforcing them, consistency and gaining more confidence in your strokes, movement, positioning and basic doubles play.

These clinics are ideal for players at levels 3.0-4.5 who play competitively or on a regular basis in league or recreational matches. **Level 2 clinics are designed to build consistency and confidence with stroke mechanics, footwork, movement, communication and positioning through repetition, situational drills and point- play exercises to enable more fun and success during social and competitive doubles games. Also, these clinics are ideal for partnerships and teammates. Smart Doubles ® concepts will be reinforced.

Monday- Friday and year- round
Four players= $30ea clinic.

Clinics are 1.5 hours and will be scheduled based on the group’s availability. There is a four-player minimum for each clinic.

Smart Doubles® Three & Me: These clinics are great for intermediate to advanced level players who are compatible in level/skill seeking a more challenging and competitive point play and drill session with the pro being more involved. Three & Me clinics can be for 1-2 hours depending on availability. Typically, they are 1.5 hours @ $40 per player.

Smart Doubles® Supervised Match Play: When drills, lessons and clinics are based on actual match play, this timely perspective enables the pro to see specific things (shots, adjustments, strategy, communication, positioning) you did well and the things that need more attention. All matches are won and lost for specific reasons. Turn your regular weekly or monthly round robin into an excellent opportunity to help you and your partner play smarter. Lets talk!

Smart Doubles® Boot Camps: Boot camps are especially beneficial at the beginning of your league season or during your off or in between season. Preferably, this event can integrate a fitness, stretching and nutrition component to prevent injury and better equip your body to perform effectively while improving your tennis skills. These events are customized for each group. Lets Talk!

For questions and to participate in any of these clinics please email Ron to book a day and time that is convenient for you.

Ron Shields, USPTA, Florida Division Regional Pro of the Year 2023 Author, Smart Doubles® Email: FLA10SPRO@AOL.COM