Tennis Xpress
Tennis Xpress is a structured six-week beginner tennis course for adults designed to help you learn the basics of the game in a fun and supportive environment.
Tennis Xpress is ideal if you are:
- Completely new to tennis
- Returning after a long break
- Looking for a simple way to start playing regularly
By the end of the course, you will have the confidence to play social tennis and continue your development.
Tennis Xpress runs over six weekly sessions, delivered by LTA Accredited coaches.
Each session builds progressively, covering:
- Forehand and backhand technique
- Serving and returning
- Rallying and movement on court
- Basic scoring and match play
Sessions are designed to combine learning and play, helping you develop skills step by step.
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In these beginner tennis lessons for adults, you'll use specially modified equipment such as slower-bouncing balls and by the end of the course, you will be ready to serve, rally and understand the scoring system. These new skills provide the foundations to continue playing tennis on a regular basis, whether in a social or competitive environment.
Things you'll learn...
We start off by getting active, meeting other players and having fun. In this session you’ll try all the different shots and have a go at rallying.
Next up, we build on what was covered in week one – we’ll help you develop your shots with a focus on moving forwards and volleying.
Week three is all about court positioning, and in this session you’ll learn where you to position yourself on court and how to recover well during rallies and points.
Next, we’ll focus on serving and returning, giving you lots of opportunity to practice these two important shots.
Week five is all about teamwork. In this session you’ll pair up with a partner and discover basic doubles tactics.
In our final session we’ll bring everything together, and you’ll get the chance to go through all the shots before playing a fun doubles tournament.
How to play tennis for beginners
New to tennis? You’ll learn how points are scored (love–15–30–40, deuce), how to serve and return, and how to rally safely from the baseline before moving forward.
By the end of Tennis Xpress you’ll be comfortable playing casual sets with friends and booking courts locally.
Find your local Tennis Xpress course
Learn the basics while meeting other beginners and having fun with your nearest Tennis Xpress course. Search on our online booking service below to find a course and get started today.
FAQs
No — you don’t need to bring equipment to get started. Many venues can provide rackets and balls for adult beginner tennis lessons, so you can try the sport before investing in your own. Just wear comfortable sports kit and bring a drink.
For these beginner tennis classes, any comfortable sportswear is suitable. Supportive trainers with non-marking soles are ideal, but you don’t need specialist tennis shoes right away.
By the end of these beginner adult tennis lessons, you’ll have the skills to play confidently with friends or family. Many players go on to join other group coaching sessions, local leagues or social tennis activities.
Yes — Tennis Xpress isn’t just for complete beginners. It’s also a great way for adults who haven’t played in years to refresh their skills, rebuild confidence and ease back into the game.
Tennis Xpress courses are available at tennis club venues across the UK. Use the search tool above to find tennis clubs in your area offering our six-week tennis course for beginners. Most venues welcome adult beginner tennis lessons participants and provide a supportive environment for tennis for beginner adults.
The tennis course for beginners runs for six weeks with weekly sessions. Each class lasts approximately 60-90 minutes, giving you plenty of time to develop your skills progressively. This structured tennis training ensures you build confidence at a comfortable pace.
After completing your tennis course for beginners, you can continue with regular group sessions, join social tennis meetups at tennis clubs for beginners, or progress to more advanced tennis classes for adult beginners. Many venues offer ongoing programmes to help you keep playing and improving.
By the end of the Tennis Xpress course, you will be able to:
- Rally with other players
- Serve and return a ball consistently
- Understand basic tennis scoring
- Play simple social matches
- Feel confident joining local tennis sessions
The goal is to give you the foundations to enjoy tennis regularly, not just learn the basics.