My first question to new players after identifying what they want to achieve in the session is how do they warm up? The normal answer is… “I hit some balls and we play.” So I introduce them to warming up. Tennis is a physically demanding…
A question I get asked a lot as a coach is, “Is my son / daughter too young to start tennis?” Before I answer this have a thought for what you’re actually asking. Is it, “can my son / daughter play tennis matches?” Or “is…
Well we all have to start somewhere from watching it on TV, playing at school or even hitting against a wall. Whatever the reason it is a great idea to get into tennis! You can learn to play, make new friends and that’s just the…
Contact your local tennis club to find out what they have to offer. Most clubs who have a coaching set-up will be able to offer group and individual tennis lessons but which one is best? Group lessons Many clubs offer pay and play sessions where…
Once you have filled in the information and received the email or letter confirming your day and time to start you are half way there to entering your first tennis competition. Information you need Your start time. The address of the venue and postcode if…
Firstly are you ready to go out and play in tennis competitions? This would be a good time to talk to a coach who has seen you play. They would be able to advise you on the tournament structure, and whether you are ready. If…