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Adult Tennis Courses

Adult Start (Indoor)

An adult introductory coaching course for players who want to learn the basics of tennis.

Start is a course for those who have never picked up a racket before. You will learn the stroke techniques, serve, rally and knowing the rules and scoring in doubles and singles. This course will only run on player demand. 

Essential information: 

  • Players should arrive changed, wearing comfortable sports clothing and non marking trainers or tennis shoes.
  • We recommend that players arrive at least 15 minutes before so that they are ready for the start of the session.
  • Racquets are provided for the coaching course
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Adult Beginners (Indoor & Outdoor)

An adult introductory coaching course for players who are beginners to tennis but have some experience, or haven't played in a while. This course is also suitable for players who have previously taken our Start course. You will learn the stroke techniques, serve, rally and knowing the rules and scoring in doubles and singles.

Essential information: 

  • Players should arrive changed, wearing comfortable sports clothing and non marking trainers or tennis shoes.
  • We recommend that players arrive at least 15 minutes before so that they are ready for the start of the session.
  • Rackets are provided for the coaching course
Contact us for more information
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Adult Improvers (Indoor & Outdoor)

Our Improvers course focuses on the technical and tactical parts of tennis through different coach led activities to enhance your playing standard. 

This course is suitable for adults playing regular tennis who are aware of basic strokes, serving and can hold a baseline-baseline rally with another player. If you're unsure on your playing ability please contact us and we can assist with allocating you into the right group.

Essential information: 

  • Players should arrive changed, wearing comfortable sports clothing and non marking trainers or tennis shoes.
  • We recommend that players arrive at least 15 minutes before so that they are ready for the start of the session.
  • Racquets are provided for the coaching courses but at this stage players will start to look at buying more advanced equipment; the coach can advise on the most appropriate items, taking in to consideration size and budget.
Contact us for more information
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Adult Intermediate (Indoor & Outdoor)

Our Intermediate course is a bridge for those players who are inbetween improver and advanced level courses. 

This course is suitable for adults playing regular tennis who have solid technical and tactical base and developed strengths and preferred style of play. 

If you're unsure on your playing ability please contact us and we can assist with allocating you into the right group.

Essential information: 

  • Players should arrive changed, wearing comfortable sports clothing and non marking trainers or tennis shoes.
  • We recommend that players arrive at least 15 minutes before so that they are ready for the start of the session.
  • Racquets are provided for the coaching courses but at this stage players will start to look at buying more advanced equipment; the coach can advise on the most appropriate items, taking in to consideration size and budget.
Contact us for more information
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Adult Advanced (Indoor)

Do you play to a good level, but want to improve your game? 

Our advance course is for those players who have been selected by our coaching team to develop the tactical game. If you're unsure on your playing ability please contact us and we can assist with allocating you into the right group.

Essential information:

  • Players should arrive changed, wearing comfortable sports clothing and non marking trainers or tennis shoes.
  • We recommend that players arrive at least 15 minutes before so that they are ready for the start of the session.
  • Racquets are provided for the coaching courses but at this stage players will start to look at buying more advanced equipment; the coach can advise on the most appropriate items, taking in to consideration size and budget.
Contact us for more information
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