200 Running Pump Road, Lancaster, PA 17603 | (717)-299-5631 | frontdesk@rcwathleticclub.com
Fun Zone
(Ages 3 & 4)
*PROGRAM CHANGE!
A parent will accompany each child on court during the class*
NEW! Fun Zone is a coach-led, parent-child class designed to spark development through play. With a coach guiding each session, parents actively participate alongside their child in a series of engaging activities that build hand-eye coordination, motor skills, critical thinking, and independence. This interactive experience fosters connection while laying the foundation for future athletic and tennis success—all in a fun, supportive environment.
Mondays 9:30am-10:30am
Tuesdays 5pm-6pm
Thursdays 5pm-6pm
Saturdays 10am-11am
Fall Session Registration
1 class/week $240
2 classes/week $360
3 classes/week $540
Daily Registration
Daily Member Rate $28/class
Daily Nonmember Rate $43/class
Orange Ball
Level 1
(Ages 5-10)
These students may have little to no tennis experience, but will learn quickly! Players at this level will play with low compression orange balls.
Orange Ball Level 1 Players can:
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Demonstrate ready position and Split Step
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Listen and Follow Instructions
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Differentiate between forehand and backhand groundstrokes and volleys
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Demonstrate proper throwing motion
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Send/Receive a tossed and rolled ball
Tuesdays 5pm-6pm
Thursdays 5pm-6pm
Saturdays 10am-11am
Fall Session Registration
1 class/week $240
2 classes/week $360
3 classes/week $540
Daily Registration
Daily Member Rate $28/class
Daily Nonmember Rate $43/class
Orange Ball
Level 2
(Ages 5-10)
These players have received group or private instruction and demonstrate an understanding of stroke production. Level 2 players continue practicing with low-compression orange balls. These players can:
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Successfully hit forehands and backhands when fed a ball
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Recognize and position for different shots from the coach
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Know the basics of serving
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Understand basic tennis vocabulary and the parts of the court
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Practice the ready position and split step
Tuesdays 5pm-6pm
Thursdays 5pm-6pm
Saturdays 10am-11am
Fall Session Registration
1 class/week $240
2 classes/week $360
3 classes/week $540
Daily Registration
Daily Member Rate $28/class
Daily Nonmember Rate $43/class
Invitational Orange Ball
Level 3
*special registration link required
Our team of coaches will assess your child's eligibility for the Invitational Orange Ball Level III Program. This evaluation will focus on their matchplay skills, including serve and return ability, rallying consistency, and scorekeeping. To learn more, please contact Jack Bippus directly at Jackbippus@rcwathleticclub.com. If your child is selected for the program, a specific registration link will be provided.
Players in the Orange Ball Level 3 group can:
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Use correct grips on forehands and backhands, with an understanding of the continental grip
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Hit cross-court and down-the-line shots with fed balls from the coach
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Rally six balls consistently with a coach
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Move to balls in all directions
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Serve consistently with minimal double faults
Wednesdays 4:30pm-6pm
Fridays 4:30pm-6pm
Saturdays 11am-12:30pm
Fall Session Registration
1 class/week $360
2 classes/week $540
3 classes/week $810
Daily Registration
Daily Member Rate $40/class
Daily Nonmember Rate $55/class
Green Ball
Level 2
(Ages 10-12)
These players have received group or private instruction and demonstrate a solid understanding of stroke production. They practice and play using low-compression green balls. Players in the Green Ball Level 2 group can:
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Demonstrate the ready position, split step, and preparation for groundstrokes
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Keep score
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Execute down-the-line and cross-court forehands and backhands
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Show basic volley and overhead preparation with the continental grip
Tuesdays 5pm-6pm
Thursdays 5pm-6pm
Saturdays 10am-11am
Fall Session Registration
1 class/week $240
2 classes/week $360
3 classes/week $540
Daily Registration
Daily Member Rate $28/class
Daily Nonmember Rate $43/class
Invitational Green Ball
Level 3
*special registration link required
Our team of coaches will assess your child's eligibility for the Invitational Green Ball Level III Program. This assessment will be based on their matchplay skills, including serve and return ability, rallying consistency, and scorekeeping. To learn more, please contact Jack Bippus directly at Jackbippus@rcwathleticclub.com. If your child is selected for the program, a specific registration link will be provided.
Players in the Green Ball Level 3 group can:
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Understand and use different grips for groundstrokes, volleys, and serves
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Transition to the net
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Rally with a coach up to 12 shots
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Be match-play ready
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Complete a Volley rally with a coach up to 4 shots
Wednesdays 4:30pm-6pm
Fridays 4:30pm-6pm
Saturdays 11am-12:30pm
Fall Session Registration
1 class/week $360
2 classes/week $540
3 classes/week $810
Daily Registration
Daily Member Rate $40/class
Daily Nonmember Rate $55/class
New to Tennis Ages 11-15
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Little to no experience
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Need basic technique/stroke production
These students will be taught all the basics to be able to start to play the game. The goal is to have these players returning balls fed by a coach from the opposite baseline, start to understand how to serve and recognize and track balls. Learning to serve properly will be a main focus for these players since they are reaching the age where actual play is the goal.
Tuesdays 5pm-6pm
Thursdays 5pm-6pm
Fall Session Registration
1 class/week $240
2 classes/week $360
Daily Registration
Daily Member Rate $28/class
Daily Nonmember Rate $43/class
Yellow Ball
Level 2
(Ages 13-18)
These players have received basic instruction and possess a foundational understanding of the game. Our coaches will continue to refine their forehand and backhand techniques while incorporating more net skills.
Players in the Yellow Ball Level 2 group can:
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Demonstrate the ready position, split step, and preparation for groundstrokes
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Keep score
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Execute down-the-line and cross-court forehands and backhands
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Show basic volley and overhead preparation with the continental grip
Mondays 4:30pm-6pm
Wednesdays 4:30pm-6pm
Saturdays 11am-12:30pm
Fall Session Registration
1 class/week $360
2 classes/week $540
3 classes/week $810
Daily Registration
Daily Member Rate $40/class
Daily Nonmember Rate $55/class
Yellow Ball
Level 3
(Ages 13-18)
These players can serve consistently, rally, and play competitive points, but still need to better incorporate net skills. They have started playing competitive matches. Our coaches will focus on enhancing baseline consistency with topspin, improving movement and positioning, and developing the serve into a weapon. Gaining significant improvements in tennis IQ is crucial for advancing to the next level.
Players in the Yellow Ball Level 3 group can:
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Use proper grips
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Rally up to 8 shots with another player
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Self-feed to start a rally
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Monthly match plays expected
Mondays 4:30pm-6pm
Tuesdays 4:30pm-6pm
Wednesdays 4:30pm-6pm
Fall Session Registration
1 class/week $360
2 classes/week $540
3 classes/week $810
Daily Registration
Daily Member Rate $40/class
Daily Nonmember Rate $55/class
Yellow Ball
Level 4
(Ages 13-18)
*PROGRAM CHANGE!
Minimum UTR rating of 3.0 required. Read more about UTR Here.
Advanced players regularly compete and aim to excel in high school or college tennis. They can control the tempo and placement of play and have a well-rounded game that includes frequent net play. Tennis is a top priority, with these players training 4-5 days each week.
These players can:
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Use proper grips at the net and on serve
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Volley rally with another player
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Rally cross-court with a partner up to 10 shots
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Hit both topspin and slice on groundstrokes
Mondays 4:30pm-6pm
Tuesdays 4:30pm-6pm
Wednesdays 4:30pm-6pm
Fall Session Registration
1 class/week $360
2 classes/week $540
3 classes/week $810
Daily Registration
Daily Member Rate $40/class
Daily Nonmember Rate $55/class
Yellow Ball Level 5
(Ages 13-18)
*PROGRAM CHANGE!
Minimum UTR rating of 4.5 required. Read more about UTR Here.
The Yellow Ball Level 5 Program is designed for players that are moving beyond the Yellow Ball Level 4 program, and working to move into the Elite Program. These players:
-can rally consistency with a minimum of 8 from the baseline with other players
-can slice with direction
-have a defined second serve
-can volley rally back to the baseline up to 5
To learn more, please email Jack Bippus at Jackbippus@rcwathleticclub.com.
Mondays 4:30pm-6pm
Tuesdays 6pm-7:30pm
Thursdays 4:30pm-6pm
Fall Session Registration
1 class/week $360
2 classes/week $540
3 classes/week $810
Daily Registration
Daily Member Rate $40/class
Daily Nonmember Rate $55/class
These players have committed to tennis as their sport of choice, dedicating hours each day to the proper training. They have a UTR rating of 6.0+. They travel regularly to tournaments in order to compete at a high level. This is an all-encompassing program, as it will focus on every aspect necessary for a full-time tennis player to compete at a high-level. Practices for these players will be focused on each player's needs, as well as mental and physical conditioning for improvement.
Mondays 4:30pm-6pm
Tuesdays 6pm-7:30pm
Thursdays 4:30pm-6pm
Fall Session Registration
1 class/week $360
2 classes/week $540
3 classes/week $810
Daily Registration
Daily Member Rate $40/class
Daily Nonmember Rate $55/class