FAWZ 4 TENNIS

Private, semi-private or group tennis lessons: which should you choose?

By Coach Fawz Ksikes, PTR · · Formats · Getting started

Private tennis lesson with Coach Fawz watching a player serve

All three formats work. The best one depends on what you need right now: rebuilding a stroke, practicing with a partner, or getting lots of match play for less money.

FormatBest forFawz 4 Tennis price
Private (1 player)Fixing technique, fast progress, specific goals$130–$150 / hr
Semi-private (2 players)Friends, couples or siblings at a similar level$90–$100 / person
Adult clinic (up to 6)Drills, doubles play, meeting hitting partners$90–$100 / 90 min
Youth clinic (up to 6)Kids building skills with friends$40–$50 / hr

Choose private lessons if…

  • You are learning a stroke for the first time or rebuilding one.
  • You have a specific goal, like a stronger serve or a league or tournament coming up.
  • You want the fastest progress per hour.

Choose semi-private if…

  • You have a partner at a similar level.
  • You want coaching plus live rallies with someone you will play with later.
  • You want most of the attention of a private lesson at a lower price.

Choose group clinics if…

  • You can already rally and want more match play.
  • You enjoy a social setting and want to meet players at your level.
  • You want the lowest cost per hour.

The combination that works best

For most players who want to improve steadily, one private lesson for technique plus one clinic to use it in live play is the sweet spot. Juniors often do two youth clinics a week (the 8-clinic pack) and add a private lesson every week or two.

Compare all prices on the rates page, or book an assessment call and Fawz will recommend a plan.

Start with a free assessment call.

Tell Fawz where your game is and where you want it to go. He'll suggest the right lesson format, court and schedule.

Book an assessment callCall or text 310-980-2771