Lymington Tennis

We are delighted to offer a ball machine for members to use and practice their tennis as singles or pairs.

How to book is at the bottom of this page. 
 

How to use the machine

📖  User manual - Read the user manual

📺  Guidance videos from Tom - View the videos

🎾  Special pressureless anti-fluff balls are provided - do not use your own balls.

🎟️  Cost: Free to members. This is trial period, subject to fair use and running costs.

⚠️ Important ⚠️

Ball Machine User Agreement

In booking the ball machine you acknowledge that:

✅  You have received and understood instruction in the safe use of the ball machine.

✅  You have read and understood the user manual.

✅  You will not stand or walk in front of the ball machine until you hear that the motor has come to a complete stop. Looking inside the machine while the motor is running could result in a serious eye injury.

✅  You will not use the ball machine during damp conditions, or put wet balls into the machine. Do not use your own balls - use the pressureless balls provided.

✅  Adult members must supervise any under 18s at all times.

✅  In using the ball machine you assume all risk, responsibility and liability for injury or damage to people (including yourself), or property arising from its use.

✅  Transport the ball machine with care between the clubhouse and courts. Returning the machine to the cupboard after use and plugging in the power.

✅  Use courts 1-3 if possible. Do not use the side path to access court 3 to prevent mud getting into the ball machine and also on court.

How to book

1️⃣  Sign ball machine user agreement form - this is a one-time process, once submitted and approved you will be able to book the ball machine.

2️⃣  Find a free court and book it up. We recommend using the machine on Court 3 where possible.

3️⃣  Book the machine at the same time - it's the "5th court" on the booking page. 

⚠️  Take care moving the machine over the clubhouse threshold - there is a handy ramp to help guide the ball machine over the inside clubhouse side door. 

⚠️  Avoid rolling the machine over the grass to prevent taking mud onto the court.