Sessions are 3-4 week long during after school and Saturdays. Junior lesson for ages 4 thru 17 from beginner levels thru Intermediate/ Advanced "Varsity" high school abilities. Class is limited to a small number of players. See program brochure for more information and pricing. Please click here to download the program schedule and registration form PDF. Call the club to sign up.
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Our Mission Statement: "The Spokane Racquet Club is dedicated to providing the finest tennis facility, offering quality programs for all ages and levels of ability,
and promoting the game of tennis in our region."
Nestled on Spokane’s South Hill, members can enjoy playing tennis in quiet seclusion while still remaining only a short drive from the convenience of the Downtown metropolitan area. Adults and children alike are assured to find a lesson, clinic or something playful just for them in an environment tailored for the whole family.
Established in 1961, the Spokane Racquet Club has been providing quality services for nearly 50 years. Click here for a history of SRC. The club is entirely membership-owned, insuring that your tennis needs remain the top priority. Our staff is here to help you, and a crew of teaching professionals are on call to see to it that you can get a lesson on a schedule that works for you.
The current facilities include four hard surface indoor courts as well as three outdoor hard surface courts. There are another three courts in addition to those, as Spokane Racquet Club is the home of the Spokane area’s only championship clay courts! Members are also invited to make use of our outdoor pool and the free Wi-Fi internet connection available anywhere on the grounds. All of this and more combines to make Spokane Racquet Club one of the most enjoyable tennis experiences around.
To schedule a visit or to speak to one of our tennis Pros, please call:
509-535-1239
PRO TIP OF THE MONTH
Peter McDonald has August's Pro Tip of the month. Last month we looked at the approach shot, so I thought we should take a look at the person hitting the passing shot for this month’s tip.
When your opponent hits an approach shot, you have three options: you could try to pass up the line, cross court, or lob. I think it’s important to make your decision early in this situation. This will allow you to focus on the ball. I suggest that you pick your best shot, not the one that you wish you could hit.
For instance, if you approached to my backhand side, then I’ll probably go down the line. This is a shot that I feel that I can depend on more than my cross court passing shot or top spin lob. My goal is to make you win the point with your volley. I know this sounds like a crazy goal, but I’d rather make you win the point than to give you the point by going for too much. How many times have you blasted your forehand down the line only to watch it sail long or wide? When hitting your passing shot, always force your opponent to come up with the goods.
Another common mistake when hitting the passing shot is watching your opponent instead of the ball. People feel that they need to know precisely where their opponent is at net so they can hit the best shot possible. By doing this, you have broken one of the biggest golden rules in tennis which is to WATCH THE BALL!!!! Most people can’t execute their passing shot because they are watching their opponent and not the ball. Now it’s time to recover to the open court and pass your opponent with the second ball.
A key point that I make to my students is that a passing shot is a two shot process, not a one shot process. When you have the two shot mind set you will be more likely to make your first shot, and you will recover for the second shot. I’ve broken it down into five rules:
Rule #1: Hit the shot that you can, not the one you want.
Rule #2: Watch the ball not your opponent.
Rule #3: Make your opponent volley.
Rule #4: Recover and watch.
Rule #5: Push the short ball up the line.
Peter McDonald has August's Pro Tip of the month.