Tennis lessons with Better
We’re the largest and fastest growing public provider of social and competitive tennis lessons in the UK. From fun, flexible, and affordable training programmes for kids aged three and up, to adult lessons and one-to-one adult coaching - you can find something that suits your age, ability, and goals – wherever you are.
All tennis coaches are licensed and registered to the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), so you can be confident that you will receive expert guidance from the best in the business. Alongside the LTA Tennis Foundation, we partner with local tennis leagues - making tennis fun and accessible for everyone in your community.
So, if you’re a casual or committed player, or you’re ready to pick up a racket and learn how to serve – play and learn with Better.
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Children’s tennis lessons
Whether your child is picking up a racket for the first time or looking to develop their competitive game, junior tennis lessons are the perfect opportunity to grow in confidence and ability on the court.
Led by highly qualified coaches, lessons with Better create a safe and supportive environment where players can develop their skills while building a lifelong love of tennis.
Kids move through different stages: Foundation, Development and Performance based on their age, skill and progress.
At each stage of the programme, coaches will focus on three core areas of learning: Movement, Hitting and Thinking - building strong foundations for tennis and ensuring every player can progress at a pace that suits them.
Foundation (3-8years)
The Foundation stage introduces young players to the fundamental movements and skills required for tennis. Young players will build confidence through engaging activities and games.
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Tots (3-4 years)
An introduction to tennis that develops movement and coordination through games and challenges.
Red (5-8 years)
Red Level 1 – Players begin to develop fundamental tennis skills, including rallying and serving.
Red Level 2 – For players who are ready to develop simple tactics and progress their tennis skills.
Development (8-10 years)
The Development stage focuses on continued improvement of technical skills and shot quality, alongside greater control, and consistency of tennis play.
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Orange Level 1 – Players develop timing: when to attack and when to defend, while improving court movement and recovery.
Orange Level 2 – Players learn to vary the direction and spin of shots and develop the skills they need to compete independently in match situations.
Green (9-10 years)
Green Level 1 – Players refine their serving and rallying skills, while learning how to construct points using simple patterns and strategies.
Green Level 2 – Players develop advanced movement and decision-making skill, while improving on consistency, getting ready for full-court tennis.
Performance (11-16 years)
The Performance stage is for young tennis players who are ready to develop a more tactical understanding of the game - learning how to perform under pressure through high-intensity match play.
Yellow (11-16 years)
Yellow Level 1 - Players continue with development of court coverage and understanding of different match situations using full tennis scoring.
Yellow Level 2 - Players develop greater tactical awareness, learning to identify opponents’ strengths and weaknesses to gain advantages during points.
Yellow Level 3 - For advanced players ready to maximise their performance, players focus on competing with confidence at a high level.
Adult tennis lessons
Always wanted to play tennis but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve had some time away from the court and want to get back into the swing of things.
Learn the fundamentals of a match and work on key skills like serving, volleying and drop shots in your session. Whatever your ability, adult tennis classes with Better are the perfect place to learn a new skill – or brush up on old ones - and are a great opportunity to get active and meet other players.
We offer a range of lessons across our centres, from beginners to advanced players, and offer women-only lessons at selected locations.
Find your nearest centre and start playing today.
Private tennis lessons
Want to focus on a specific skill or get to grips with tennis at your own pace? We offer one-to-one and one-to-two-person private lessons across all our indoor tennis centres.
Whether you’re a fast learner or want to spend more time on the details – take your game to the next level at a pace that works for you with private tennis lessons.
How to book tennis lessons at Better
Ready to hit the court? You can book a tennis session at most of our centres via our website or the Better UK app.
For some of our leisure centres, you’ll need to book tennis courses in person rather than online. Please get in touch with your local centre to find out more.
To make a booking on the website:
- Visit Home Portal, our Lessons and Courses booking page
- Enter your postcode and select ‘Tennis’ from the drop down list. Click ‘Search’ to find sessions near you
- Choose your leisure centre and select ‘Show Lessons’ to find out which sessions are on offer, view timetables and see availability
- Click ‘Book’ on the timeslot you want and log in to complete your booking
On the Better UK app:
- Log in and find your nearest Better centre
- Click the ‘Lessons and Courses’ button and then click ‘Book New Lesson or Course’
- Enter your postcode and select ‘Tennis’ from the drop down list. Click ‘Search’ to find sessions near you
- Choose your leisure centre and select ‘Show Lessons’ to find out which sessions are on offer, view timetables and see availability
- Click ‘Book’ on the timeslot you want and follow the instructions to complete your booking
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