Class	Price	Duration	Level	Best for
Adult Intro to Tennis (Thursdays, Fall Session II)	$160	1 hour	Beginner	True beginners with little or no court experience.
Adult Beginner 2 (Fall 1)	$180	1 hour	Beginner	Post-intro beginners building rally consistency.
Adult Beginner 2 (Fall 2)	$180	1 hour	Beginner	Post-intro beginners building rally consistency.
Intermediate Adult Tennis (Tuesdays, Fall I)	$180	1 hour	Intermediate	Intermediate players refining technique.
Intermediate Adult Tennis (Wednesdays, Fall I)	$180	1 hour	Intermediate	Intermediate players refining technique.
Intermediate Adult Tennis (Tuesdays, Fall II)	$180	1 hour	Intermediate	Intermediate players refining technique.
Intermediate Adult Tennis (Wednesdays, Fall II)	$160	1 hour	Intermediate	Intermediate players refining technique.
Adult Advanced Tennis (Thursdays, Fall I)	$180	1 hour	Intermediate	Advanced competitive players (NTRP 3.5+).
Adult Advanced Tennis (Thursdays, Fall II)	$160	1 hour	Intermediate	Advanced competitive players (NTRP 3.5+).
Ladies Morning Drill (Tuesdays, Fall I)	$270	1h 30m	Intermediate	Intermediate-to-advanced ladies wanting coached drilling.
Ladies Morning Drill (Wednesdays, Fall I)	$270	1h 30m	Intermediate	Intermediate-to-advanced ladies wanting coached drilling.
Ladies Morning Drill (Tuesdays, Fall II)	$270	1h 30m	Intermediate	Intermediate-to-advanced ladies wanting coached drilling.
Ladies Morning Drill (Wednesdays, Fall II)	$270	1h 30m	Intermediate	Intermediate-to-advanced ladies wanting coached drilling.
Senior Active Tennis (Session 1)	$100 ($100 for 5 sessions)	1 hour	Beginner	Seniors new to or returning to tennis.
Senior Active Tennis (Session 2)	$80 ($80 for 4 sessions)	1 hour	Beginner	Seniors new to or returning to tennis.
Senior Active Tennis (Session 3)	$80 ($80 for 4 sessions)	1 hour	Beginner	Seniors new to or returning to tennis.
Senior Active Tennis (Session 4)	$60 ($60 for 3 sessions)	1 hour	Beginner	Seniors new to or returning to tennis.
Adult Games / Point Play Clinic (Fall Session I)	$160	1 hour	Intermediate	Intermediate+ players who want coached match play.
Adult Games / Point Play Clinic (Fall Session II)	$180	1 hour	Intermediate	Intermediate+ players who want coached match play.
Adult Cardio Tennis (Fall Session I)	$160	1 hour	All levels	All levels wanting fitness + fun tennis.
Adult Cardio Tennis (Fall Session II)	$180	1 hour	All levels	All levels wanting fitness + fun tennis.
Adult Intro to Tennis (Thursdays, Fall Session I)	$180	1 hour	Beginner	True beginners with little or no court experience.

Adult Tennis Lessons Providers in Lawrence

Provider	Level	Price from	Classes	Neighborhood
Jayhawk Tennis Center	All levels, Beginner, Intermediate	$60	22	Rock Chalk Park

Adult Tennis Lessons by Neighborhood

Adult Tennis Lessons by Level

Beginner — 8 classes

Intermediate — 12 classes

All levels — 2 classes

Adult Tennis Lessons in Lawrence: FAQs

How much do adult tennis lessons cost in Lawrence?

Of the 22 adult tennis lessons in Lawrence with a published price, the typical (median) starting price is $180, ranging from $60 to $270. These are the venues' own listed rates, not estimates, and each listing says what the price covers.

What's the difference between group and private lessons?

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.

What should I bring to my first tennis lesson?

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.

I haven't played since school — is there a class for me?

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.

Do I need a membership or a USTA rating to take lessons?

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.

Adult Tennis Lessons: How to Choose Your First Class

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.

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