One on One vs Group Sessions

The amount of Tennis balls hit in a one hour one on one session compared to an hour group session with 4-6 students would possibly be around 800 to 250. I recently held a session with a junior and we concentrated on less pace with more spin, this was after 30 minutes of technique drills with the focus being on perfecting the swing and follow through.
I asked the student to simply 'get it in ', this is a problem for most students as they seem to be obsessed with hitting winners. The first rally we had lasted 85 shots, not bad for a kid who used to count to 4 then if he hadn't missed then it was time to hit that winner. The second rally lasted 96 shots, getting better, the third just 55 shots, still we were getting the required result, then the longest rally I have ever had with a student. After going through 100 shots I thought the focus would wear off but this kid was really in the 'Zone', we got to 210 before he missed, the technique was outstanding and the desire to not miss was also evident.
It is my belief that Tennis Coaches are denying future stars of the game the chance to further their development due to 'inflated 'one on one pricing of lessons. Tennis Coaches need to keep things in perspective; are the students that are being taught at a level that other juniors can look up to and say 'wow that's how good I want to get' or are the prices offered simply an indication of where society is at, (it's just what is expected now days as far as pricing is concerned). A mechanic charges on average $100 per hour, but the car is usually fixed. There are no guarantees in the game of Tennis though with on average around 1 in every million players who attempt to make a living out of the game, becoming successful. My theories on the game are simple ........
Keep the ball in play and give yourself a chance.......
One of my touring buddies from our 1991 European Tour, Brett Patten who became World Number 1 two years ago for 35-40's hit the nail on the head with the statement 'It's better to win ugly than to lose pretty'. This refers to the player who is simply prepared to get the ball in play instead of playing 'regulation Tennis' which focuses more on playing style and a high winner count.
Coaches need to give students a chance to fulfil their potential at an affordable rate, results will follow......