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Tots tennis
ages 3-5
Learn the basics and love the game
This phase, for the really little ones, is a fun and easy way to start tennis. We use balloons, bean bags, hoops, soft balls – all kinds of fun stuff, but your child will also hit their first tennis balls. In fact, we guarantee that your child will be hitting balls over the net in their very first session!
We focus a lot on fundamental movement skills and patterns which are linked to the national curriculum.
Blue
ages 5-6
Introducing… tennis!
This is an introduction to tennis and a perfect follow on from our tots sessions. Here, your kids will improve their agility, balance, co-ordination and receiving skills while teaching them about the sport we love. At this stage it’s not about winning or losing, it’s just getting to grips with the basics.
Blue tennis takes place on a much smaller tennis court, using mini tennis nets, shortened rackets (21 inches), and we use all kinds of equipment and different size balls!
Red
ages 7-8
Serve, rally and score!
This phase, for children aged approximately 7-8 years old, consists of learning how to serve, rally and score as well as including lots of movement, co-ordination, speed, balance and agility games – but of course having fun a the same time!
Red tennis takes place on a much smaller tennis court, using mini tennis nets, shortened tennis rackets (21 – 23 inches) and a bigger and slower ball.
We encourage juniors to play fun competitions in teams or individually, with short matches using tie-break scoring.
Our red ball sessions are organised by level of ability so that your child will play others of the same standard, which will help them progress quicker.
Orange
ages 8-9
Develop your game!
This phase, for children aged approximately 8-9 years old, is the perfect progression from mini red tennis. Players continue to learn the game as well as learning a range of techniques and tactics. Sessions also include lots of movement, co-ordination, speed, balance and agility based games – and of course having fun a the same time!
Orange tennis takes place on a three-quarter length court with an orange ball (a bit softer than normal tennis balls) and shortened tennis rackets (25 inches).
Team and individual competitions are encouraged at this stage, using tie-break scoring.
Our sessions are organised by level of ability so that your child will play others of the same standard, which will help them progress quicker.
Green
ages 10-12
Put your skills to the test!
This phase, for children aged approximately 10-12 years old, is the perfect way for children to progress to full court tennis, and makes it far easier for them to develop their skills, build confidence and advance with their tennis.
Sessions take place on a full size court, using green tennis balls which are slightly softer than normal tennis balls, and shortened tennis rackets (26 inch)
Children will continue to learn all the shots, techniques and tactics, and will also be introduced to strength and conditioning (S&C) exercises that will help their physical development.
Our sessions are organised by level of ability so that your child will play others of the same standard, which will help them progress quicker.
Junior
ages 12-17
Fun, social, competitive!
Our junior tennis sessions are for children aged between 12-17 years old. These sessions are played on full size courts with normal tennis balls. Within the sessions, players learn and play all aspects of tennis including singles, doubles, a range of techniques and tactics, matchplays as well as a range of games.
Strength and conditioning exercises are continued and progressed to help aid physical development.
Players are encouraged to play both fun and more serious competitions, using normal, fast 4 and tie-break scoring.
Our sessions are organised by level of ability so that your child will play others of the same standard, which will help them progress quicker.
Private Lessons
all ages & abilities
Specific, individualised coaching
If you would prefer coaching on a one-to-one basis, then private tennis lessons are for you.
In a private lesson, the coach will focus all of their knowledge and experience on the individual, helping them improve every aspect of their game.
Players of all abilities are welcome to private lessons, from new starters to competitive team players.
LTA Youth Matchplay
Ready to start competing?
We hold regular LTA Youth Matchplay sessions for 8U, 9U, 10U & yellow age groups.
Matchplay sessions are commonly a child’s first experience of competitive tennis, lasting up to two or three hours depending on their age. Matches are quick, giving children the chance to play against lots of different opponents.
Read our free junior competition guide if you want to start competing!
