Coaching @
Frensham
Frensham LTC's coaching programme caters for all ages and abilities, from toddlers on the mini courts to adults looking to sharpen their game. Delivered by Return Tennis, with head coach Matt Marlow and his team, it's coaching that's welcoming, structured and genuinely good fun.
Junior coaching
Return Tennis runs a structured junior programme for ages 3 to 16, with sessions designed to develop technique, confidence and a genuine love of the game at every stage.
From Tots Tennis for the youngest players to Junior Squads for those ready to compete, every session is tailored to where your child is right now.
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Ages 3-4 years old
Fun skills session designed to work on the key fundamentals of tennis, including balance, agility and coordination as well reception and sending skills.
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Ages 5-8 years old
Tennis played on small courts with smaller rackets and bigger tennis balls. This allows the players to learn the game on a smaller scale developing their ability to rally and move like a tennis player.
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Ages 8-9 years old
Played on ¾ of the court with softer balls which allows the players to develop their tactics further and improve their understanding of how to play matches.
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Ages 9-10 years old
Full court tennis with slightly slower tennis balls to allow the players to develop their technical and tactical play. This stage is the final transition to the faster yellow ball.
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Ages 11 and above
Players improve their tactical and technical skills to allow them to play both competitively and socially.
Adult coaching
Whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or getting back into the game after a break, there's a session for you.
Servers and Returners is the perfect starting point, covering the basics in a relaxed, friendly environment.
For those looking to go further, Drills and Matchplay sessions run during the day, evenings and weekends, working on technique and tactics with the chance to put it all into practice.
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A session aimed at new players or players returning to the game. The session goes through the basics of the game and begins to link them into game scenarios without feeling too competitive.
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This session involves a variety of drills and exercises that will work on a range of areas within the doubles game with an opportunity to put the new techniques and tactics into practice in a game situation.
Coaching Team
Matt Marlow
Head Coach
LTA Level 5 Master Club Coach
07835 705286
Alex Beattie
LTA Level 3
Club Coach
07969 540661
Ben O’Hara
LTA Level 4
Senior Club Coach
07464 193555
