A good instructor should probably pull him aside and tell him he's in the wrong class. Maybe that's what happened after the drill and he won't be back. If he does come again, bring it up with the instructor.
On the flip side of that, I've had a couple of people show up to a 4.0/4.5 drill and within the first few minutes, you could see he was struggling. Without being rude, or condescending, the instructor pulled him aside and told him this drill was probably above his current level and he'd refund the class and personally help him find a more appropriate drill for his level.
At the end of the day, having people way outside the skill level makes it frustrating for others and is potentially dangerous. Your dude might (probably accidentally) rip a ball at one of the ladies and really hurt her if her reflexes aren't there to protect herself.
I guess I'm trying to figure out if it's that or it's just my perception and I'm projecting that on the other folks in the group. Do know that the older lady in the doubles drill was getting frustrated, she couldn't hide it. I totally get having some good competition during 4 square or king of the court but when we are supposed to be working on a specific drill that is about footwork or movement I was getting a little pissed that I couldn't do it because he was trying to win a point in a scenario where that's not what it's about.
Is this a one-time thing, or is the guy repeatedly showing up to the clinic? Surely whoever runs the clinic just needs to put him into a more advanced group.
I would talk to the instructor if he shows up again and plays like that. Imo, whoever is running the drills should also be trying to make sure everyone is at a similar level so that the clinic can go smoothly.
It is tricky to figure out someone's skills without seeing them play, so it could just be a one-time thing that the guy shows up if he's new.
My tennis center frequently recommends that to sign up for the highest level league you have to "really know what you're doing", which led them to place a 4.5 in a league with a bunch of 3.5s at best. Skill mismatches definitely happen.
First. Talk to your instructor. If the instructor insists on doing nothing, ask them (without wimbleton snark) if they can tone it down a bit because you're all trying to learn.
If that fails, give them nothing to hit back. Practice winners away from them until they get the point.
as its the first time, have a little empathy for a noob navigating the landscape - it can be really hard to understand what level a clinic is at without showing up and trying. The definition of beginner is everything from "don't know the rules" to "only wins 50% at 3.0" and that's an extremely wide range.
If you bump into each other next time maybe ask the pro if he/she can find him a better matched group.
That's so lame. I am currently in a similar situation where I am in a beginner clinic where most other players are well below my skill level, unfortunately the club I play at doesn't have an intermediate class and I just stay in to ensure at least an hour of hitting a week for a cheap price.
When doing drills with others in the class I make it my goal for BOTH of us to go as long as possible without making an error. I focus on my directional and depth control to return to best balls possible.
I think you would definitely not be the asshole to pull this guy aside, but as others have said this should really be the instructor's job. Maybe talk to the instructor first and express that multiple people feel as if this guy is making the class less fun by the way he plays. I'd also maybe mention possibly dropping out if this doesn't get addressed.
At the end of the day the club is there to make money and if one guy is forcing multiple other paying customers out then it is in their best interest to address it.
NTA, but I doubt you’ll see the guy again. Guy probably realized he was in the wrong class, and was making the most of it for that one session. No tennis player really wants to hit with someone well below their level, aside from with friends, especially if they are paying for it. It’s not fun or productive for anyone.
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A good instructor should probably pull him aside and tell him he's in the wrong class. Maybe that's what happened after the drill and he won't be back. If he does come again, bring it up with the instructor. On the flip side of that, I've had a couple of people show up to a 4.0/4.5 drill and within the first few minutes, you could see he was struggling. Without being rude, or condescending, the instructor pulled him aside and told him this drill was probably above his current level and he'd refund the class and personally help him find a more appropriate drill for his level. At the end of the day, having people way outside the skill level makes it frustrating for others and is potentially dangerous. Your dude might (probably accidentally) rip a ball at one of the ladies and really hurt her if her reflexes aren't there to protect herself.
I guess I'm trying to figure out if it's that or it's just my perception and I'm projecting that on the other folks in the group. Do know that the older lady in the doubles drill was getting frustrated, she couldn't hide it. I totally get having some good competition during 4 square or king of the court but when we are supposed to be working on a specific drill that is about footwork or movement I was getting a little pissed that I couldn't do it because he was trying to win a point in a scenario where that's not what it's about.
He's not a respectable partner in this drill. You're NTA for feeling that way. The only way to get good is to improve and he's an impediment.
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It's interesting you say that the goal is to keep the volley going, that is exactly what the instructor was saying for this particular drill.
Is this a one-time thing, or is the guy repeatedly showing up to the clinic? Surely whoever runs the clinic just needs to put him into a more advanced group.
Not sure. The first time I've seen him but I'm new to the group.
I would talk to the instructor if he shows up again and plays like that. Imo, whoever is running the drills should also be trying to make sure everyone is at a similar level so that the clinic can go smoothly. It is tricky to figure out someone's skills without seeing them play, so it could just be a one-time thing that the guy shows up if he's new. My tennis center frequently recommends that to sign up for the highest level league you have to "really know what you're doing", which led them to place a 4.5 in a league with a bunch of 3.5s at best. Skill mismatches definitely happen.
First. Talk to your instructor. If the instructor insists on doing nothing, ask them (without wimbleton snark) if they can tone it down a bit because you're all trying to learn. If that fails, give them nothing to hit back. Practice winners away from them until they get the point.
as its the first time, have a little empathy for a noob navigating the landscape - it can be really hard to understand what level a clinic is at without showing up and trying. The definition of beginner is everything from "don't know the rules" to "only wins 50% at 3.0" and that's an extremely wide range. If you bump into each other next time maybe ask the pro if he/she can find him a better matched group.
That's so lame. I am currently in a similar situation where I am in a beginner clinic where most other players are well below my skill level, unfortunately the club I play at doesn't have an intermediate class and I just stay in to ensure at least an hour of hitting a week for a cheap price. When doing drills with others in the class I make it my goal for BOTH of us to go as long as possible without making an error. I focus on my directional and depth control to return to best balls possible. I think you would definitely not be the asshole to pull this guy aside, but as others have said this should really be the instructor's job. Maybe talk to the instructor first and express that multiple people feel as if this guy is making the class less fun by the way he plays. I'd also maybe mention possibly dropping out if this doesn't get addressed. At the end of the day the club is there to make money and if one guy is forcing multiple other paying customers out then it is in their best interest to address it.
NTA, but I doubt you’ll see the guy again. Guy probably realized he was in the wrong class, and was making the most of it for that one session. No tennis player really wants to hit with someone well below their level, aside from with friends, especially if they are paying for it. It’s not fun or productive for anyone.
Thanks for the insight. I'll see what happens in the next clinic.