adult tennis coaching
FUN | SOCIAL | INCLUSIVE
About our Adult Programme
Whether you are a complete beginner, rusty racket or a someone with playing experience wanting to fine tune your game, our adult programme offers something for everyone!
Incorporating drills, match-play and cardio, the Adult Tennis programme can be accessed by players of all abilities, with multiple sessions running each week for Beginners, Improvers and Advanced players.
Which coaching level is right for me?
- No previous Tennis or racket sport experience, have just started to play or a “rusty racket” returning to Tennis
- Players will learn to serve, return, rally, volley and learn the basics of scoring and gameplay at a low pace
- You have played a racket sport
- You can serve and return to a basic level and can rally with forehands and backhands with control and consistency from the back of the court at a medium pace
- You can judge the bounce of an incoming ball at a medium pace
- You know the rules and understand how to play points and keep score
- You would like to gain confidence to compete
- You can serve tactically and have a reliable second serve
- You can judge the bounce of an incoming ball at a faster pace with different spins. You understand rally tactics and constructing points and can control the speed, spin, direction, and height of the ball
- You are comfortable in different areas of the court and understand court position in singles and doubles
- Have had experience competing or aspire to compete to a higher level
adult tennis group coaching
- A fun, friendly, social, and inclusive environment!
- No commitment, flexible booking!
- All equipment included.
- We have a packed timetable of coaching and events for all levels year-round.
- View the full timetables and book via the Playtomic App or by contacting us
Monday – Improver
18:00 – 19:00
£9 / session, max. 8 players
Controlling inside the baseline; develop the ability to control space and time on shorter balls
Monday – Improver
19:00 – 20:00
£9 / session, max. 8 players
Further develop your skill and understanding of basic shots and game play
Monday – Improver+
20:00 – 21:00
£9 / session, max. 8 players
Drills and match play
Perfect for players competing in teams
Thursday – Beginner
18:00 – 19:00
£9 / session, max. 8 players
Gain confidence through developing basic shots and technique.
Thursday – Improver
19:00 – 20:00
£9 / session, max. 8 players
Further develop your skill and understanding of basic shots and game play
private lessons
Private lessons are much more bespoke as they are on a one-to-one basis, allowing the coach to focus on specific area(s) of improvement.
Alternatively, private lessons can be arranged for a small group of players of a similar standard. This is available for both juniors and adults.
Coaching FAQs:
A: We offer a range of adult beginner group lessons — a fun, social way to get started in small groups of up to eight. Visit the timetable on our Adult Coaching page for full details.
If you’d prefer private lessons before joining a group, these can also be arranged, just get in touch with the club.
A: Just bring yourself and a drink, we’ll provide the equipment. We also have a refreshment bar, toilets and changing facilities. Please wear flat-soled trainers (no running/walking shoes or boots).
A: Whether you want matches or a relaxed hit, you’ll fit right in. We have 15 teams and a range of leagues (men’s, ladies’ and mixed doubles). We can also help you find players at a similar level, and we run a monthly in-club American Doubles tournament. We also have Improver + Coaching sessions on a Monday 8-9pm
A: Simply contact the club and we can point you in the right direction.
A: We will always contact you 45 minutes before a session is due to start if we need to cancel due to weather. We do try our best just to ‘crack on’ where possible.
A: Our Mini Tennis programme is for children aged 3–11 and focuses on developing key sporting skills as well as tennis. Check out the Mini Tennis page for more details.
For ages 12+, we also offer a full Junior programme for all ability levels. See the Children’s Coaching page for details.
A: For any group sessions we have access to the indoor sports hall at Sandylands Sports Centre. For any private lesson, the coach will be in contact directly with you.