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Tennis

Tennis

At Gosling, people can Play, Learn or Train. This means people can book a court and Play, sign up for courses to Learn with our experienced team of professional coaches, or play more regularly with our Train programme. This enables us to offer Tennis for beginners right through to full time professional players.

Learn

Our Play programme is perfect to meet your needs. Ideal for people who want to play once or twice per week in a fun, safe and stimulating environment.

To book any of our courses, click here.

Session Description How to Book

Pre-School from 3yrs & Reception

(Parent & Child)

Fun sessions with parents on court teaching basics of how to enjoy the game through a series of fun activities based on the fundamental areas of balance, coordination, agility, movement and racquet skills. We use lots of different types of equipment, including foam balls, bean bags, cones and mini Tennis nets. Pay as you go session - call 01707 331 056 to book today!

School Years 1-3

(Mini Tennis Red)

For players 8yrs and under to learn Tennis on a small court with mini rackets and foam balls. They will learn the core movement skills as well as essential coordination and basic Tennis tactics and techniques. This will be done using fun activities to encourage players to learn to serve, rally and score.

Book online now - click here 

Select Welwyn & Hatfield; Gosling Sports Park; Tennis; Continuous Programme Lessons.

Or contact gosling.enquiries@gll.org for more information or to book a trial

School Years 4-5

(Mini Tennis Orange)

The orange ball is 50% slower than a yellow ball and this game is played on a smaller court. This helps players have better control at this important stage of development. Whilst learning the tactics and techniques of Tennis, players will enjoy fun games and competition to help them learn how to play and score.

Book online now - click here 

Select Welwyn & Hatfield; Gosling Sports Park; Tennis; Continuous Programme Lessons.

Or contact gosling.enquiries@gll.org for more information or to book a trial

School years 5-6

(Mini Tennis Green)

This is a continued development of technique now on a full-size court, with bigger rackets and balls which are a little softer than yellow. Players also progress to using power, spin and learning tactical concepts. Sessions include fun competition and further reinforce understanding of how to score.

Book online now - click here 

Select Welwyn & Hatfield; Gosling Sports Park; Tennis; Continuous Programme Lessons.

Or contact gosling.enquiries@gll.org for more information or to book a trial

School Years 6-11

(Junior Play)

Assisting players to continue their Tennis development on an adult sized court with real balls. Coaches will ensure that players enjoy the drills and games as well as enabling the social interactions between the members of the group.

Book online now - click here 

Select Welwyn & Hatfield; Gosling Sports Park; Tennis; Continuous Programme Lessons.

Or contact gosling.enquiries@gll.org for more information or to book a trial

Adult Tennis

Catering for beginners to advanced adult players, our range of courses enables all adults to learn and better enjoy the sport of Tennis. With sessions usually held in the evening time, ranging between 1 and 2 hours. Often the focus is around developing skills in a doubles context, although our flexible team of coaches will strive to meet the needs of all in the groups.

Beginners Tennis is Pay as you Go - call 01707 331 056 today!

For intermediate to advanced courses, book online now - click here 

Select Welwyn & Hatfield; Gosling Sports Park; Tennis; Continuous Programme Lessons.

Or contact gosling.enquiries@gll.org for more information or to book a trial

 

Train

If so... our Train programmes are for you! Train programmes are for players who want to compete in the sport and committ to training from 3 times per week. Players currently in our Train programmes range from committed year 1 Mini Tennis Red players through to full time adult professional players.


For more details contact gosling.enquiries@gll.org

Tennis Club

If so, the Tennis Club is for you. With a wide range of Club sessions during the daytime and evenings, as well as competitive matchplay opportunities, the Tennis Club has something to offer everybody.

Session Description Day/Time To Book Now
Ladies Night Catering for a wide range of abilities, the Club Night sessions are run by a coach who facilitates some drill based activity followed by some matchplay. Tuesday 7-9pm To book, call 01707 331 056 or book online through your Tennis Membership Portal
Mens Night Tuesday 7-9pm
Mixed Night Wednesday & Thursdays 7-9pm
Ladies Morning Catering for a wide range of abilities, these daytime sessions are led by a coach who provides drill based and tactical structured games. Thursday 10am-12pm To book, call 01707 331 056 or book online through your Tennis Membership Portal
Mixed Morning Monday 9am-11am
50+ Our 50+ sessions are based around doubles play and are an ideal opportunity for players to enjoy a competitive but accessible Tennis experience. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 11am-1pm To book, call 01707 331 056 or book online through your Tennis Membership Portal

 

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