Tennis Coaching for Children
DMG Sports Academy offers tennis classes for children aged 3 to 6 years at selected venues. Our qualified coaches introduce children to tennis through fun, engaging activities that develop hand-eye coordination, racket skills and court movement. Whether your child is picking up a racket for the first time or has some experience, our sessions are designed to help them progress while having fun.
Tennis is a fantastic sport for developing coordination, focus and physical fitness. Our age-appropriate curriculum makes learning tennis accessible and enjoyable for young children, building foundations that will serve them well whether they pursue tennis competitively or simply enjoy it recreationally.
Starting tennis at a young age gives children a significant advantage. The motor skills, hand-eye coordination and movement patterns developed in early childhood stay with them for life. Our curriculum is designed by tennis coaching experts to introduce concepts at exactly the right age and stage.
What to Expect at a Kids Tennis Session
Our tennis sessions follow a structured format designed to develop skills while keeping children engaged:
- Welcome and Racket Familiarisation: Children receive their racket and magic ball and have time to practice strokes in a dedicated space before the session begins
- Themed Warm-Up Activities: Fun movement activities featuring animals, transport or superheroes that develop footwork and court movement
- Skill of the Month: Each month we focus on a specific tennis stroke - forehand, volley, or serve. We use rhymes and techniques that break down the movements and make them easier to learn
- Footwork and Movement Games: Activities that combine tennis strokes with footwork in fun themed games
- Net Play: Progressive practice with different ball types - starting with magic balls and progressing to red level foam balls as children become more confident
- Group Rally and Celebration: Sessions end with a group rally at the net and sticker rewards for all
Sessions run for 45 minutes, which is the perfect length for maintaining engagement and ensuring children can focus and learn effectively. Parents can watch from the sideline as their child develops new skills and confidence.
Developmental Benefits of Kids Tennis
Tennis at DMG Sports Academy provides multiple developmental benefits:
- Hand-Eye Coordination: Tracking and hitting a ball with a racket develops exceptional coordination
- Racket Skills: Learning grip, stance and swing technique provides foundations for tennis and other racket sports
- Balance and Footwork: Tennis requires constant movement and balance, developing physical agility
- Focus and Concentration: Following the ball and timing shots develops mental focus
- Court Awareness: Understanding positioning and space transfers to many other sports
- Confidence: Mastering new skills and seeing improvement builds self-confidence
- Social Skills: Playing alongside other children develops social abilities
Parents often tell us they notice improvements in their child's coordination and concentration within just a few weeks of starting tennis. The skills developed through tennis transfer to many other areas of life, from improved handwriting to better performance in other sports.
Our Tennis Equipment and Approach
We provide all the equipment needed for sessions, including age-appropriate rackets and specially designed balls. Our progressive approach means children start with "magic balls" that are easier to hit and control, before graduating to red level foam balls as their skills develop.
This approach ensures children experience success from their very first session, building confidence and a positive relationship with the sport. Our coaches are experts at adapting activities to each child's ability level, ensuring everyone is challenged appropriately.
Book Your Free Kids Tennis Trial
Try our Kids Tennis classes with a completely free trial session. No payment is required for your first session - all equipment is provided, just bring your child in comfortable clothes and trainers.
Monthly fee: £43.96 (no long-term contracts - cancel with notice)
One-off membership fee: £25 (includes your child's DMG sports kit and Skills Tracker sticker book)
Tennis classes are available at selected venues including The Marist School in Ascot and Wavell School in Farnborough. Our classes run year-round including school holidays (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Bank Holidays). We also offer sibling discounts for families with multiple children attending. Find your nearest venue and book your free trial today!