All ages and abilities

Junior Coaching

Our Junior coaching programme is designed for children of all ages and abilities - whatever the level we will have a squad or session for your child.

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 Bristol

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.

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Orange ball tennis sessions in Bristol

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.

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Junior Tennis Coaching in Bristol

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.

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Green Ball Tennis Bristol

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.

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Junior Coaching for teenagers

Yellow Ball

Aimed at older children and teens

Sessions for players of all levels and also regular squads for the more competitive kids.

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Tennis racket restringing service, restrung racket

Individual Lessons

With a coach that suits your child

We also offer 1-hour individual lessons with our coaches.

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Toddler classes.

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.  

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Tennis parties for Kids in Bristol

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! 

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Kings Club Tennis Bishopston Bristol

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.

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Junior Team Tennis Challenges

Junior Tournaments

At Kings Tennis Club

Elly runs tournaments to give children a positive learning experience during competition.

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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.

Ladies Wellbeing and Tots Tennis

Open to all abilities

A six-week course for mums and their little ones to get outside for fun and exercise. Followed by tea and biscuits in the clubhouse afterwards.

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Tennis ball colours what do they mean?

Ball Colours – what do they mean?

Ball Colours Explained! The ball colours we reference throughout our website and Junior Coaching Curriculum can be confusing, so we have explained more below. Red Ball (5 - 8 year olds) Red Ball tennis is where a lot of children start their tennis journey! It is a decompressed ball so ...
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Holiday Tennis Camps

All ages and abilities

Open to children of all ages (4-15) during the school holidays.

A great way to get kids outside playing tennis, having fun and making new friends.

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Beginning the Competition Journey

How to start competing Most children’s competitive tennis journey will begin with Junior League, Team Tennis, Group Training and moving to Individual Lessons. Elly explains how these all work, the expectations, the level and training involved. To end, there is probably one of the most important sections about how parents ...
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Prime Video LTA Youth Girls INTRO Course

We hosted our first Prime Video LTA Youth Girls INTRO designed for girls who are new to tennis. The sessions in May (2024) aimed to make tennis fun and relaxed so girls can develop their skills in a supportive environment. In partnership with Prime Video, this girls only beginner tennis ...
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