Playing Standards

Playing standard level – know which group is best suited to you 

(If you are unsure, please feel free to get in touch and we will help you.) 

New to Tennis / Beginner 

This may be your playing level if: 

• You have never played tennis before or only a few times. 
• You are still learning how to hold the racket and strike the ball 
• Rallies are very short or inconsistent 
• You are learning the basic rules and scoring  
• You want a relaxed, friendly introduction to tennis 

Best suited sessions: 

Adult Beginner Course / Weekly Groups – start on a short Beginner Tennis Course (courses run throughout the year) or join a regular weekly group session. Supplement your learning with a private 1-2-1 lesson to speed up your learning. 

Improver  

This may be your playing level if: 

• You can keep a rally going with another player from all over the court (e.g. service line and baseline). 
• You know the basic rules and scoring 
• You can serve and return the ball over and in / in play.  
• You are building confidence with forehands, backhands and volleys. 
• You want to improve consistency and control. 

Best suited sessions: 

Adult Improvers Group 

Cardio Tennis 

Private Lessons to unlock more progress 

Junior Development Groups for children aged 4 – 16 yrs 

Intermediate 

This may be your playing level if: 

• You can rally consistently from the baseline (full court length) 
• You can serve with consistency, good placement, spin and power 
• You understand court positioning and basic tactics  
• You can play friendly matches and keep your score confidently. 
• You want to develop match play and tactical awareness 

Best suited sessions: 

Adult Intermediate Group 

Cardio Tennis 

Junior Performance Groups Ages 4 – 16 yrs 

Private Lessons   

Advanced  

This may be your playing level if: 

• You can rally with pace, spin and control 
• You play regular matches or league tennis and have done so for several years 
• You use tactics, court positioning and decision making effectively 
• You are comfortable at the net and in all areas of the court 
• You want higher intensity drills and point based practice 

Best suited sessions: 

Advanced Adult Group 

Cardio Tennis (for fitness and intensity) 

Junior Performance Groups for children aged 4 – 16 yrs 

Private Lessons for refinement 

A friendly reminder:  

Tennis levels are not about being “Good” or “Bad”, they are about finding the group where you will: 

• Feel comfortable 
• Improve quickly 
• Enjoy your time on court while learning and playing the game of tennis :) 

Not sure where you fit? 

No problem. Book a trial session and we will assess your level and guide you into the most suitable group.