Area clubs, the YMCA and the Hickory City Park employ knowledgeable tennis pros to teach clinics and private lessons. Lessons are a critical part of learning the game in that your child can get one-on-one attention to correctly learn the proper stroke production. These new skills can be implemented during group clinics to build on the improvements made during the lesson. Group clinics (divided by skill level) are necessary for peer-to-peer play experience, while lessons teach the fundamentals and strategy of the game. In addition, many of these clubs offer summer camps.  Check to see if they let non-members participate.   Click here for a list of clubs in the area.