Coaching Information
Heavitree Park Tennis Coaching
Tennis coaching for all ages and abilities.
We offer a range of tennis lessons for all ages and abilities. For more information on the different levels, coaches, prices and times please see below.
MINI TENNIS LEVELS
MINI TENNIS RED
Mini Tennis Red is for players aged 8 and under. It is played on small courts with short rackets and soft balls. It’s just like the real game and gives players opportunities to have long rallies and play different types of shots.
What age is Mini Tennis Red aimed at?
Mini Tennis Red is for players aged 8 & under.
What ball is used?
A foam or felt ball is used which is 75% slower than a yellow ball.
What size court is red ball played on?
A court with dimensions of 11m x 5.5m or 12m x 6m. It's fine to use badminton court lines.
What height is the net?
The net is at a height of 80cm (in the middle).
What racket is best to use?
A shorter racket of 43cm – 58 cm (17” – 23”) is recommended depending on the size and strength of the player.
MINI TENNIS ORANGE
Mini Tennis Orange is a great way for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Red and is for players aged 8 and 9. It is played with shorter rackets, softer balls and courts are bigger and wider than the red stage but still smaller than full-size tennis courts allowing players to develop a rounded game whilst learning a range of techniques and tactics.
It is the next stage before playing on a full sized court and helps players develop different shots and tactics.
What age is Mini Tennis Orange aimed at?
Mini Tennis Orange is for players aged 8 and 9.
What ball is used?
An orange ball is used which is 50% slower than a yellow ball, giving players better control at this important stage of development.
What size court is Mini Tennis Orange played on?
Mini Tennis Orange is played on a 18m x 6.5m court.
What height is the net?
80cm at the middle of the net.
What racket is best to use?
A racket of 58cm – 63 cm (23” – 25”) should be used depending on the size and strength of the player.
At Mini Tennis Orange there are team and individual competitions with matches using tie-break scoring - usually the best of three tie-breaks.
MINI TENNIS GREEN
Mini Tennis Green is a great way for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Orange. It is played on a full size tennis court, with bigger rackets and balls which are a little softer than yellow balls. It’s the next stage before moving on to full compression yellow balls on a full sized court and helps players develop and improve all aspects of their game.
What age is Mini Tennis Green aimed at?
Mini Tennis Green is for players aged 9 & 10.
What ball is used?
A green ball is used, which is 25% slower than a yellow ball.
What size court is Mini Tennis Green played on?
Mini Tennis Green is played on a normal size court. Doubles matches should also be played on a normal size court with singles sticks in place (if available).
What height is the net?
The net is at full height.
What racket is best to use?
A bigger racket of 63cm – 66cm (25” – 26”) should be used but not compulsory.
JUNIOR/ADULT BEGINNER, IMPROVER AND ADVANCED
These lessons take place on a full sized court with normal balls. Beginner classes are for people who have had little or no previous tennis coaching and covers just the basic techniques and tactics. Improver classes are for people who have had some previous coaching and covers more advanced techniques and tactics. Advanced classes are for people who have had regular coaching before but would still like to continue improving their game, it covers advanced techniques and tactics and looks at individual areas for improvement.
COACHES
The Head Coach is a LTA Level 4 Senior Performance Coach with a current LTA coaching licence. He is a former county player and men's singles county champion with over twenty years coaching experience. All other coaches are LTA qualified.
PRICES
Group coaching
5+ players
£5 per player per hour
Small group coaching
2-4 players
2 players: £12 per player, per hour
3 players: £8 per player, per hour
4 players: £6 per player, per hour
Individual coaching
£24 per hour
*If you would like to form a group please use the contact form and send us details of your ages, level and availability and we will try to find an appropriate group for you to join.
TIMES
Lessons are available from Monday to Friday during the day, on Saturday mornings and all day Sunday. The lessons are arranged at times between the pupils and coach.
To arrange tennis coaching or for more information please contact us using the contact form.
Or attend the free Tennis For Free session on Saturday afternoons from 2-4pm.