09/22/2026
One of the most common questions we hear from adult players is: “How long will it take me to actually get better at tennis?” 🤔
The honest answer? It depends. For players looking to develop their game in meaningful, progress looks different at every level and varies from player to player.
Using our proprietary Summer Smash Progression, we’ve mapped out what a typical player’s progress looks like:
🎾 1.0 → 1.5: ~1 lesson series
🎾 1.5 → 2.0: ~1-3 lesson series
🎾 2.0 → 2.5: ~3-6 lesson series
🎾 2.5+: Ongoing development
But here’s the important part: lessons are only part of the equation 🧩
One of the biggest factors in how quickly you progress is what you do between lessons. Even a couple of short sessions practicing on your own (with a partner or against a wall) each week can make a huge difference in turning new technique and tactics into natural, repeatable skills 🚀
And having a clear road-map for progress matters too. At Summer Smash, each level builds on the technique developed from the previous class, so you’re developing a foundation that continues to serve you as your game evolves 🌿
The goal isn’t to rush through the levels. It’s to build skills that stick 🧠
Want to understand where you are in your tennis journey and what it takes to get to the next level?
Read the full breakdown on our blog 🔗
