Private lesson
one hour,$70
- Built around the shots you want to fix
- A second player joins for $20 more
- Slow motion clips of your serve on request
- A pack of five lessons for $325
Rally longer and play with confidence
Private lessons, small group sessions and junior classes for players who are new to tennis, coming back to it or chasing club wins. Pick a session and a time, and the coach replies within a day to confirm the court.
One to oneor groups of three or four
Age 5 upjunior classes grouped by stage
Racketslent for every first lesson
- Private and group lessons
- Weekly junior classes
- Courts across the north side
- Coaches checked for junior work
Lessons and prices
Every session includes balls, cones and targets, plus court hire at the public courts. A club court may carry a guest fee set by the club, and the coach mentions it before confirming.
Small group session
each player,$32
- Players grouped by level rather than age
- Drills first, then points and doubles play
- Weekday evenings and Saturday mornings
- Come with friends or join an open group
Junior class
10 classes,$190
- Ages 5 to 16, grouped by age and stage
- Red, orange and green balls for younger players
- After school and Saturday morning times
- A short progress note for parents each term
Lessons can be moved at no charge with 24 hours' notice. A lesson stopped by rain moves to the next time that suits you, and payment is settled directly with the coach once the booking is confirmed.
Junior classes that grow with the player
Young children learn faster with slower balls, smaller rackets and shorter courts, so classes move through red, orange and green stages as each child's control improves. Nobody moves up a stage because of a birthday; the coach moves a child on when the rally, the serve and the scoring are ready.
Older juniors work on match play, footwork and the thinking side of tennis, and players who want to compete get help choosing their first local tournaments.
- Groups of up to six with one coach
- Background checks for every coach, as local rules require
- A parent or carer stays at the courts for players under eight
- Spare junior rackets at every class
Find your level
Not sure where to start? Match your game to a row below. The coach checks the fit in the first ten minutes of any lesson and suggests a change if another session would suit you better.
| Your game today | What it looks like | Where to start |
|---|---|---|
| New to tennis | Learning the grip and getting the ball over the net | A private lesson or a beginner group |
| Coming back after years away | The strokes are there, but timing and fitness are rusty | Two private lessons, then a group |
| Rallying comfortably | Ten shot rallies from the baseline and a serve that usually lands | Small group session |
| Playing club matches | Points won and lost on tactics, second serves and nerves | Private lessons for match play |
| Juniors aged 5 to 10 | Short courts with slower red, orange or green balls | Junior class |
| Juniors aged 11 to 16 | Full court, from first strokes to local tournaments | Junior class or private lessons |
What happens at a first lesson
A first lesson is part coaching and part conversation, so the weeks that follow are planned around your goals.
Send a request
Choose the session, the courts that suit you and a preferred time.
The coach confirms
Within a day the coach confirms the slot, offers another time or says if a group is full.
Rally and assess
Ten minutes of easy rallying shows the coach your grip, footwork and swing.
A plan for the term
You leave with two or three things to work on and a suggested rhythm of lessons.
On court with Baseline
Weekday evenings, Saturday mornings and after school classes on public hard courts and club courts.
What players say (example reviews)
Two years of a hitch in the service motion, gone in four lessons. The slow motion clips made the problem obvious, and the practice plan between lessons kept the new action in place.
Our daughter started in the red ball group at six and now plays full court matches with her friends. The coaches are patient, and the progress notes each term are genuinely useful.
Four colleagues at the same level, ninety minutes of drills and points, and real doubles tactics at last. Thursday evening has become the best part of the week.
Questions before the first lesson
What should a player bring to the first lesson?
Court shoes or trainers with flat soles, comfortable sportswear, water and a hat on sunny days. Rackets are lent for first lessons, so there is no need to buy one before you know what suits you.
Which courts do you coach at?
Most lessons run at the public courts in the north side parks, where court hire is included. Lessons at private clubs are possible when the player is a member or the club welcomes guests.
What happens if it rains?
If the courts are unsafe, the coach calls off the lesson at least an hour before and moves it to the next time that suits you. Light drizzle usually means play goes on.
Can two friends share a private lesson?
Yes. A second player adds $20 to the hourly price, and the lesson is planned for two players of a similar level.
How old do juniors need to be?
Junior classes start at age five. Younger children often enjoy a few short private lessons with a parent on court first.
Is tennis a good idea after an injury?
Coaching is not medical advice. Anyone recovering from an injury or living with a health condition should check with their doctor or physiotherapist first, then tell the coach so lessons can be adjusted.
Book a lesson
Choose a session, a preferred time and the courts nearest to you. The coach answers within a day to confirm the booking, offer a different time, or explain if a group is already full.
- No lesson is fixed until the coach confirms it
- Payment is settled directly with the coach
- Rackets lent at every first lesson
Contact the coach
Calls are answered between lessons, and messages get an answer the same day.
Reach Baseline
Lessons on public and club courts across the north side of the city
Lesson hours
| Monday to Friday | 07:00 to 21:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 to 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 to 13:00 |
Courts we use
Public courts in the three north side parks, plus two clubs that welcome guests. Each confirmation names the court and the nearest place to park.
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