Sneaking Exercise Into Your Daily Routine

If your child is interested in tennis, enrolling them in lessons is a great way to harness their enthusiasm and teach them the basics of the sport. Lessons can ensure your child does not develop bad habits and teach them sportsmanship in addition to the physical components of tennis. However, you may wonder what type of lessons your child will benefit from.

Most services like Aspen Hill Club often offer group, private, and semi-private lessons for different amounts of time and age groups. Below are some things to consider when enrolling your child in their first set of lessons. 

Cost

Obviously private lessons are the most expensive per student while group lessons are the cheapest. However, if you have multiple children or your child wants to sign up with a friend, a semi-private lesson (With two or three students) may be almost as cost-effective as a group lesson. You can also ask for special rates for joining a local gym or club or for paying for a certain number of lessons in advance. 

Your Child's Skill Level 

If your child is an absolute beginning, they may actually benefit more from group lessons than private instruction. Group lessons allow new students to relax and try different techniques with very little pressure. They can often be more fun and low-pressure than private lessons. However, if your child shows natural talent or has already had some lessons, you may want to enroll them in private lessons to cultivate their skills to a more competitive level. 

Your Child's Age

Younger children tend to benefit from shorter group lessons. For example, your preschooler may enjoy a half-hour long group lesson. As children grow, they are able to concentrate more and handle more difficult techniques. Because of this, your older child may benefit from longer private lessons. Also keep in mind that in some areas, it may be difficult to find beginning group lessons for older children. In this case, you may want to enroll your inexperienced preteen or teen in private lessons to help them catch up to other students in their age range. 

Your Child's Competition Goals

Some children want to compete more than others. Other children simply want to enjoy exercise with their friends and have a good time. For more competitive children, private lessons will help them reach their competition goals. For more laid-back children who are not yet interested in competing, group lessons are likely adequate.