Disability Tennis

Introduction

Tennis is a completely inclusive sport and nearly everyone can participate in tennis in its full format or when adapted. Disabled people can take part in any tennis activity and more coaches are being supported by the Tennis Foundation to be able to work confidently with players of all abilities.

Tennis doesn’t just offer people the chance to develop their fitness and coordination, but also to build social skills, confidence, self-esteem and independence.  Tennis can be adapted according to a player’s ability.  Mini tennis with low compression balls and smaller courts might be more up your street, or you might prefer to try out Cardio Tennis to get your heart pumping.

Our Strategy

To find out more about the Tennis Foundation's vision to ensure tennis is a sport which is inclusive and accessible to every kind of community, please read our Disabled Tennis Strategy (PDF, 3.8 Mb, Opens in new window).

Where to play?

The Tennis Foundation is supporting tennis venues to become fully accessible so that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy playing the game. Disabled people can play against their non-disabled friends or family, and more and more clubs across the country are now running both inclusive sessions and impairment specific sessions.

To find a local tennis venue that provides tennis for disabled people near you, please download the below map or visit www.allplaytennis.com (opens in new window).

Map: Tennis for Disabled People - Tennis Venues (PDF, 1Mb, Opens in new window)