Weekly LTA Youth coaching, holiday camps and private lessons. Fun from the very first session, with a clear pathway as your child grows in skill and confidence.
Ages 4 to 11 · New to tennis
Six fun sessions with specially trained coaches in a safe, inclusive environment. Your child builds balance, footwork and coordination while learning respect, teamwork and fair play.
Courts, balls and rackets are scaled to your child's age, so they rally sooner and have more fun. Pick a stage to see how it works.
LTA Youth · Ages 4 to 18
Every session follows the LTA's youth framework, so it is age-appropriate, active and fun. Coaches move players up a stage when they are ready.
Blue stage · Around ages 4 to 6
The first steps into tennis. Children build balance, agility and coordination through games, with no pressure to compete.
Red stage · Around ages 6 to 8
Players learn overarm serves, rallies and volleys, and start keeping score in relaxed matches.
Orange stage · Around ages 8 to 9
Tactics, problem-solving and sportsmanship come in. Players learn the full rules and serve in matches.
Green stage · Around ages 9 to 10
A full-size court with a lower-compression ball, refining and fine-tuning everything learned so far.
Yellow stage · Ages 10 and over
The full game with standard balls. Players explore their own style, from social tennis to competitive juniors.
Getting started takes a few minutes. Every venue has its own page with class times and booking.
Search by postcode to see your nearest National Tennis venue.
Choose a class that suits your child's age and stage and try it out.
A simple monthly subscription covers weekly coaching during term.
Add camps, private lessons and competitions as they grow.
Easter, summer and October half-term
Our camps mix coaching with games, challenges and match play, so every child leaves more confident than they arrived. Groups are organised by age and ability, from beginners to competitive juniors.
Movement games and technical coaching to start the day.
Team games that build coordination and confidence.
Supervised breaks to refuel. Bring a packed lunch.
Friendly competition to put new skills into practice.
Focused time on the parts of the game that matter most, with an accredited coach at your venue.
The coach's full attention on technique, tactics or a specific shot.
Split a lesson with a player of a similar level and learn together.
Game plans and point play ahead of competitions.
How to book: find your venue, choose a coach and contact them to agree a time. Lessons are for up to two players, paid directly to the coach, with a 24-hour cancellation policy.
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