" The fifth set is not about tennis, is about nerves. -" Boris Becker"-
 Having a good and accurate serve could be crucial to decide the result of a match.
Next time you double fault just relax and think of these easy and simple tips to improve it.
Do not forget the importance of the mental game. Try to enjoy the match and minimize mistakes, most times the winner is the player who makes the least mistakes.

Then you need to know what kind of player you are or what kind of strategy you will apply for a specific match.
 Some players prefer an attacking strategy whilst others are more defensive. This will help you to decide what kind of serve you want.
Having a good serve will help you putting your opponent on the back foot from the start.
It will put extreme pressure on them to perform well on returns, hence forcing them to take more risks and usually this leads to more errors.
In doubles, a quality serve is crucial to achieve the tactics agreed with your partner, maximising your chances to win points on your serve.

• The ball toss should be just in front of your body. Slight adjustment might be needed depending on whether you want to hit a kick or slice serve.
• To increase the chance of the tennis serve clearing the net, never hit the ball at a low point. Make contact with the ball as high as possible.
• To guarantee a higher tennis serve speed, you should extend forward first and then bring the racket head down on the opposite side of the body as you land inside the court.
•  Always have a target in mind and just don't aim at the service box (this goes for your social tennis to your county tournaments)
•  Never-ever think you are going to double-fault after missing your first serve ( you will get what you think of). Instead, just think where you are going to serve as you do with your first serves.

Do not forget we do our popular tennis drills for all levels every week. Every class we focus on a specific shot.

Thanks and see you all on the courts soon.

Sebastien.

Autumn Half Term 

21st - 25th October

Come and join us this Autumn half term for a week  filled with fun and lots of tennis. 

* Tots Camp- **Little Champions** 
From 9:15 to 10:45 - Price per day : £ 20 / Price per week: £ 90 

* Children from 6 to 15 year-old - ** Young Champions** Camp
Full day -  11am to 4pm  Price per day : £ 35 / Price per week: £ 175
Morning Camp - 11am to 1pm Price per day : £ 18/ Price per week: £ 90 
Afternoon Camp -   2pm to 4pm Price per day : £ 18/ Price per week: £ 90 

* Performance Camp - 11 to 17 years -Old
Monday to Thursday - 9am to 11am. Price per day £22/ Price per week £66.

10% Discount for early birds and sibblings and members discounts available!

Autumn Junior Term

16th Sept- 14th December

We started our Autumn term now and we are happy to see our little champions back after the Summer Holidays.  
In case you have not joined yet, please see below the classes available and find your best day and time to play some tennis!!

Mini Red (6- 7 years-old) - Mondays 16:30 to 17:30 - 5  spaces available
Mini orange (8-9 years-old)- Wednesdays 16:45 to 17:45 - 4 spaces available
Mini Red (5 to 6 years -old)- Thursdays -16:to to 17:00 - 2 spaces available
Mini red (7 to 8 years-old) -Saturdays - 9am to 10am - 2 spaces available.
Mini green (9 to 11 years-old) - Saturdays- 11am to 12pm- 4 spaces available.

Discounts for sibblings and members available!

Still looking for a racket?

On Sunday the 12th October, we will hosting a free demo racket day. Come and try the best rackets in the market. Our expert from Intersport will at the club from 1pm to 3pm to help you getting the racket of your dreams.

Mini tennis festival

We welcome all junior players on Sunday the 13th October to be part of our Mini Tennis Festival.
This tournament is aimed to all kids aged between 6 to 10 years- old.
The 8&U and 9&U will start at 10am  
The 10&U will start at 12.30pm.
Entrance fee : £12 
We look forward to see you all playing.
Here is the link to sign up: Click here

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It has been more than a year since I have joined the DLTC Team.. how time flies! Thanks a lot to all of you for your great support to the coaching team and myself during these months. 

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Box League Winter 2019-2020

Massive thanks and congratulations to all players who were part of the Summer Box League 2019.
A staggering 199 matches were played and all results will be announced shortly.
We are delighted to announce we will start our new Box League from the 1st the November to the 31st March.
Please remember players should contact each other in their division to arrange a match at a time that is suitable to both players.
Contact details for all players are included in the files sent to all players at the beginning of the round. By participating in the league, all players agree that their contact details will be shared with the other players in the league.

Promotion and relegation system will be in place as usual.

Spread the word! 
Junior Free taster lessons

If your little one would like to try tennis but you are not sure yet. We would love to invite you to try a free taster lesson. We will be offering free taster from the 1st to the 31st October. Just contact us on :sebtennis coaching@gmail.com or book in directly on Hoop.

Get ready for the best time of the year! 

For this new term we have lots of things going on,  please see below the important dates you need to put in your diary:

12th of October 2019: Demo racket day at Dulwich LTC
- 13th of October 2019: Mini Tennis Festival at Dulwich LTC
- 1st of November 2019: Start of the new box leagues season
- 10th of November 2019: Grade 5 10&U county tournament at Dulwich LTC
- 13th of December 2019: Junior Christmas party-Playing tennis with Santa- Lots of treats, fun games and entrance fee all going to a good cause (Crisis charity to help homeless people)
- 9th of February 2019: Grade 5 14&U County tournament at Dulwich LTC
- 6th of June- 21st of June: Club Championships at Dulwich LTC