We are back in action this week offering a great range of courses for adults and juniors across most of our locations. With the weather being so mild at the moment it is the perfect time to get the 2013 season started! Check out the full Junior and Adult timetables from the main menu above.
Take a look at the the LTA video filmed with the Lifetime Tennis Wandsworth Juniors. When Jonny Marray visited he played a bunch of games with all the kids and chatted with parents and coaches about the challenges involved in developing good sportsmanship. Take a look here!!
Join us for our first LTA Grade 6 Tournament in Wandsworth. Players will have the chance to take on a variety of participants from inside and outside the club - this is a great chance to gain valuable matchplay experience. All bookings available on the competition page in the 'Junior' section of the site.
With so many players improving it is important that we were able to secure playing time mid week under lights outside and indoors at the Wandle Rec Centre (next to King George's Park). This will mean that our regular tem time classes and squads can continue to improve without any long breaks. We are hoping [...]
We are excited about the winter tournament this year. We will be running two divisions - Mens and Womens Squad Practice singles tournament. General Intermediate level tournament for Lambeth and Wandsworth. Finals day is planned for the 24 November.
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The first 2 hours of this extended session will re-cap each major shot allowing the participant to develop a personalised profile of how they play. The remaining 2 hours will involve a mathcplay tournament giving players the chance to implement the new skills learnt in a competitive environment.
Using the chopper grip effectively for the shots highlighted. Correct stance, ball toss, body rotation, extension with strong finishing position avoinding a collapse from the waist post impact. 1st hour coach led, 2nd hour independent social matchplay
Matchplay Workshop: After warm up drills for each shot players will be taken through several doubles tactics games and excersises designed to help participants understand their role in each position of the doubles court. Areas covered – The role of the – Server, Returner, Server's net player (attacker), Returner's net player (defender). In the second hour [...]
Netplay Skills and Drills: The session will begin looking at gaining more success when using the chopper grip. Maintaining the essential L-shape between racket and forearm, maintaining balance at net and when transitioning from back court to net.
