Drill and Play
MSU Tennis Center
Price note: $21 for 1-hour class. Intermediate and above; 8:1 ratio with a USPTA pro; minimum enrollment 4; no make-ups or refunds; pro approval required.
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There are 3 class listings in Lansing, with listed prices from $21–$21. 1 is beginner-friendly. 3 are recurring. Last verified Sep 21, 2026.
Best budget: Drill and Play — $21 Best for beginners: Beginner Tennis (Adults) — $21
From 3 listed starting prices on this page (free classes excluded).
Prices change — confirm the current price with the venue before booking.
Price basis varies by source: venue-website prices are net; Eventbrite listings include the platform's service fee and tax.
MSU Tennis Center
Price note: $21 for 1-hour class. Intermediate and above; 8:1 ratio with a USPTA pro; minimum enrollment 4; no make-ups or refunds; pro approval required.
Book this class on MSU Tennis Center's siteMSU Tennis Center
Price note: $21 for 1-hour class. Designed for adults new to the game; taught by USPTA professionals. Demo racquets available at no charge; non-marking shoes required; minimum enrollment 4; no make-ups or refunds.
Book this class on MSU Tennis Center's siteMSU Tennis Center
Price note: $21 for 1-hour class, $31.50 for 1.5-hour class. For those who completed Advanced Beginner or played high school tennis; 8:1 student-to-instructor ratio; final 15-20 minutes is match play; pro approval required.
Book this class on MSU Tennis Center's siteNo classes match those filters.
| Class | Price | Duration | Level | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drill and Play | $21 ($21 for 1-hour class. Intermediate and above; 8:1 ratio with a USPTA pro; minimum enrollment 4; no make-ups or refunds; pro approval required.) | 1 hour | Intermediate | — |
| Beginner Tennis (Adults) | $21 ($21 for 1-hour class. Designed for adults new to the game; taught by USPTA professionals. Demo racquets available at no charge; non-marking shoes required; minimum enrollment 4; no make-ups or refunds.) | 1 hour | Beginner | — |
| Intermediate Tennis | $21–$31.50 ($21 for 1-hour class, $31.50 for 1.5-hour class. For those who completed Advanced Beginner or played high school tennis; 8:1 student-to-instructor ratio; final 15-20 minutes is match play; pro approval required.) | 1 hour | Intermediate | — |
| Provider | Level | Price from | Classes | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSU Tennis Center | Beginner, Intermediate | $21 | 3 | — |
Of the 3 adult tennis lessons in Lansing with a published price, the price is $21 across the board. These are the venues' own listed rates, not estimates, and each listing says what the price covers.
Group clinics are the default for beginners: rally partners, built-in practice time and usually a social circle, for a fraction of the price. Privates cost more but move faster if you have one specific problem to fix.
Racquets can usually be borrowed or rented at parks and clubs; balls are provided. Wear tennis shoes if you have them — running shoes are fine for a first lesson — and bring water and a hat.
That's the most common starting point, and most adult programmes are built for it. Level 1 clinics assume you can get the ball over the net inconsistently, or not at all; there's no age cap.
Neither is required for lessons. A membership is rarely needed — a few private clubs ask for one and the listing says so. Ratings matter for league play, not for classes; coaches group you by what they see on the day.
If you haven't played tennis since high school gym class, you are the target audience for most adult programs in these guides. Cities and clubs everywhere run Level 1 classes for adults at roughly the same starting point — USTA rating 2.0–2.5, which means you can get a ball over the net inconsistently, or not at all. There is no age cap and no minimum fitness: beginner adults are the most common program they run.
We're adding more city guides as each one proves out. Meanwhile, these neighboring guides are live: