🌿 Pershing Field Park

🎾 Tennis Lessons

Professional instruction on the courts of Pershing Field Park.

Pershing Field tennis courts

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Baseline Tennis by Marko Knezevic

Baseline Tennis is Jersey City's premier tennis instruction program, based right here at Pershing Field Park. Founded and run by Marko Knezevic, the program offers structured group lessons for adult players of all skill levels — from first-time beginners to experienced competitors.

"Great instruction in a relaxed, community-focused setting — right in the neighborhood."

Adult Group Lessons at Pershing Field

Adult group lessons are held on weekday mornings at Pershing Field Park. Book your spot, view the upcoming schedule, and manage your account through the dedicated Baseline Tennis booking site:

Book Adult Group Lessons

Other Lesson Types

For kids' lessons, private lessons, and other programs not offered through the Pershing Field group booking site, visit the main Baseline Tennis website:

Baseline Tennis Website

Skill Levels

Every lesson is designed for a specific skill level, so you always train with players at a similar stage.

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Beginner

Brand new to tennis? Start here. Fundamentals, grip, footwork, and rallying basics.

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Intermediate

Consistent rallying ability. Work on spin, placement, serve mechanics, and point construction.

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Advanced Beginner

Getting comfortable but not yet consistent. Bridge the gap with targeted drills.

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Advanced

Competitive play, match strategy, net game, and high-level consistency.

Lesson Schedule

Group lessons run Monday through Friday, with multiple time slots each day.

Weekday Schedule

  • Mon / Tue / Wed: 6:00 AM · 7:00 AM · 8:00 AM · 12:00 PM
  • Thu / Fri: 5:30 AM · 6:30 AM · 7:30 AM · 8:30 AM · 12:00 PM

⚠️ Students may wait up to 20 minutes for a court depending on availability.

Location

All lessons are held at the Pershing Field Park tennis courts, accessible from Central Avenue, Jersey City Heights, NJ 07307.