Elevate Your Tennis Game at Your Own Pace

Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains at 3,000 feet, Burlingame Country Club offers tennis enthusiasts more than just standard lessons and court time. Our comprehensive self-directed practice facilities allow members to refine their skills, work on specific techniques, and enjoy the game at their convenience. Whether you’re looking to perfect your serve between coaching sessions or simply enjoy some recreational hitting with family, our thoughtfully designed tennis facilities provide everything you need to improve your game on your own schedule.

State-of-the-Art Ball Machines

Take your practice to the next level with our professional-grade tennis ball machines. These versatile training partners are available for member use throughout the season and offer customizable settings to challenge players of all abilities. Adjust the speed, spin, trajectory, and feed rate to create the perfect practice session tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re working on consistent groundstrokes, perfecting your backhand return, or improving your positioning, our ball machines provide reliable, consistent shots that let you focus on technique improvement without depending on a hitting partner.

Members can easily reserve ball machines through our online booking system or with assistance from our tennis staff. Quick orientation sessions are available for first-time users to ensure you get the most from this valuable practice tool.

Dedicated Practice Walls

Our specially designed hitting walls offer the perfect opportunity for solo practice sessions. Located in a quiet section of our tennis facility, these walls feature marked target areas to help you work on accuracy and consistency. The smooth, responsive surface provides true rebounds, allowing you to practice groundstrokes, volleys, and serves with realistic feedback. Many members find our practice walls ideal for warming up before matches or for quick skill touch-ups when time is limited.

Specialized Practice Areas

Beyond our championship courts, Burlingame features dedicated practice areas designed for specific skill development. Our serve practice zone includes targeted court markings to improve accuracy, while our volley practice section is configured to help members perfect their net game. These specialized areas can be reserved for individual use or shared with family members working on similar skills.

For those focusing on footwork and agility, our tennis-specific movement training area includes ladder drills, cone setups, and other tools to enhance your on-court mobility — a crucial but often overlooked aspect of tennis improvement.

Practice with Purpose: Strategy and Resources

Self-directed practice is most effective when approached strategically. Our tennis pavilion houses a resource center with practice guides, drill suggestions, and training plans designed by our professional staff. These resources help members structure their practice sessions for maximum improvement, regardless of skill level. Additionally, our tennis professionals have created a series of skill-specific practice routines that members can follow independently between lessons.

The Burlingame tennis staff regularly updates these resources based on current teaching methodologies and member feedback, ensuring you always have fresh approaches to your self-directed practice.

Join Us for Practice at Burlingame

At Burlingame Country Club, we believe great tennis happens between lessons too. Our comprehensive practice facilities reflect our commitment to providing “The Best of Times” both on and off the court. As part of our community, you’ll have access to premium practice resources in a spectacular mountain setting, allowing you to improve your game while enjoying the natural beauty that makes Burlingame special.