Tennis for Everyone
Elly Shearman Tennis Coaching is based at King’s Tennis Club in Bishopston, Bristol.
Working with this small and friendly club, we aim to put tennis at the heart of the community.
We welcome and encourage anyone who is interested in the sport to play, regardless of their age or ability.
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Beginning the Competition Journey
Saturday Morning Tennis
Pay As You Go Tennis Sessions
A brilliant way for children to start playing in a fun and relaxed atmosphere that allows them to enjoy learning the basics of tennis. No commitment needed to a course, you can do individual sessions but you must book in advance below before turning up.
Suitable for Age 3 to Older Kids and Teens
Our Coaches
Our coaches work with players at every level of tennis. We have the patience and enthusiasm to encourage beginners of all ages while our experienced and expert coaching has taken some of our juniors to county level and beyond.
Junior Tennis Coaching
We use the Lawn Tennis Association Mini Tennis programme to get kids playing tennis. With a programme of courses after school and pay as you go sessions on Saturdays.
Toddler Tennis
Aimed at children under 5
A 6-4 week course introducing basic ball and racket skills but mostly just having fun on the courts.
Red Ball
Aimed at children 8 and under
Using a slow foam ball and a smaller court for those starting out in tennis and learning to hit.
Orange Ball
Aimed at children aged 8-9
Learning techniques, tactics and how to rally with a ball that is 50% slower than a yellow ball.
Green Ball
Aimed at children aged 9-10
Using a ball that is 25% slower but playing on a full size court and progressing towards the full game.
Yellow Ball
Aimed at older children and teens
Sessions for players of all levels and also regular squads for the more competitive kids.
Individual Lessons
With a coach that suits your child
We also offer 1-hour individual lessons with our coaches.
Saturday Morning Tennis
Pay as you go for children of all ages
We run several pay as you go sessions on a Saturday morning to get kids playing tennis with no commitment needed.
Tennis Parties
A fun way to celebrate birthdays!
We provide the courts and the coaches and you can also book the clubhouse for cake afterwards!
Holiday Tennis Camps
All ages and abilities
Open to all ages (4-15) during the school holidays. A great way to get kids outside playing tennis and having fun.
Junior Tournaments
At Kings Tennis Club
Elly runs tournaments to give children a positive learning experience during competition.
We always try to group similar ages and abilities together so please get in touch if you are unsure which session is best for your child.
Adult Tennis Coaching
We run different kinds of sessions for every kind of player. Check out our FAQs if you are not sure which session is right for you.
Cardio Tennis
Drills, hitting balls, fitness and footwork - all done to music. This session runs alongside our Toddler Tennis so mums can attend.
Rusty Rackets
A drop-in coaching session for adults who enjoy a rally and want to work on their technique.
Parent and Toddler Tennis
A course for parents and their little ones to get outside for fun and exercise.
Lunchtime Tennis Sessions
Take a proper lunch break, get some exercise, socialise, and enjoy some fresh air!
Tennis Xpress
A back to basics course of lessons for beginner adults or those needing a confidence boost.
Individual Lessons
We also offer 1-hour individual lessons with our coaches, we try to pick a coach that is available and suits your needs.
Doubles Training
Doubles training for league players – we are mainly a group of women but men are welcome!
Want to join Kings Tennis Club?
You don't have to be a member to come along to our sessions but if you want to use the courts outside the sessions you might want to join Kings Tennis Club.
