We develop confident, rally-ready players through a clear pathway aligned to LTA Youth standards. Training blends technical skill, tactical understanding, and athletic foundations—with personalised feedback in every session so progress is visible and fast. 

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What we coach

• Stroke fundamentals: grips (continental/eastern/semi-western), contact point, swing shapes, spin production (topspin/slice), height-depth-direction control.

• Serve & return: stance and rhythm, trophy position, ball toss, pronation, spin serves (kick/slice as appropriate), return ready position and first-ball quality.

• Footwork & movement: split step, unit turn, spacing, crossover/side-shuffle/recovery steps, approach patterns and balance through contact.

• Net game: compact volleys, overheads, approach-and-finish patterns, transition footwork.

• Tactics & decision-making: rally tolerance, directionals (change cross-court to line), serve +1, building points from neutral/defensive/offensive phases, shot selection under pressure.

• Doubles craft: positioning, communication, simple signals, poaching, and basic formations to build confidence at the net.

 

How the programme runs

• Progressive term plan: weekly themes that build from isolated reps → cooperative rally → live-ball drills → scored point play.

• Individual targets: each player has simple mid-term and end-of-term check-ins.

• Feedback tools: live coaching cues, quick video clips where helpful, and short at-home drills to accelerate improvement between sessions.

• Athletic development: age-appropriate ABCs (agility, balance, coordination), speed & deceleration, shoulder/elbow care, and landing mechanics.

 

Pathway by stage

• Red (approx. 3–8): fun games, tracking/throw-hit skills, ready position, simple rallies, scoring basics.

• Orange (8–10): longer rallies, spin awareness, serve/return patterns, court spacing.

• Green (10-12): full strokes at increased speed, point patterns, transition to full court.

• Yellow (12+): weapon development, match tactics, physical robustness and competitive habits.

 

Formats to suit your player

• Group sessions (term time): high-energy, small coach-to-player ratios with lots of ball contacts and match play.

• Individual lessons (1:1 or 1:2): rapid, bespoke improvements—serve mechanics, backhand reliability, movement, or match strategy.

• Points play and guidance into LTA Youth Matchplay for those ready to compete.

• Holiday camps: intensive skill blocks and game play to consolidate term learning.

 

Our goal is simple: skills first, smart decisions second, confidence always—so every child enjoys the game and keeps progressing, whether brand-new to tennis or aiming for competitive play.

Book a term or trial and see the difference.