
An Overview of Tennis
The game has evolved - it's now an Olympic Sport. The rules of the modern game are easy to learn. It's played between either two players (singles) or two teams of two players (doubles). Players use the racquet to this the ball over the net into the opponent's court.
Serve, volley, backhand, forehand, deuce, 40-love, advantage - so many terms in tennis that may confuse those of you who have never played. But the aim of the game is pretty simple, hit a tennis ball over the net with your stringed racquet and inside the designated lines.
Benefits
Tennis can be a great workout and lots of fun. Playing tennis has many health benefits including:
- increasing cardiovascular fitness
- lowering blood pressure
- improving muscle tone, strength and flexibility
- increasing reaction times
Involvement
Visit the LTA all play tennis website to find your nearest court
Equipment
- Rackets (Use a racket that is the right size)
- Shoes (You can play tennis in whatever shoes you are comfortable in)
- Clothing (Whatever you feel most comfortable in)
Facts
- Andy Murray became the first British man to be crowned Wimbledon champion in 77 years in 2013.
Find Tennis Activities Near You
Use the search below to find local activities near you.

Cardio Tennis

Local Tennis Leagues

She Rallies

Tennis Xpress

This Girl Can
National Governing Bodies

Lawn Tennis Association
- Contact Name
- General Information
- Contact Email
- info@lta.org.uk
- Contact Telephone
- 020 8487 7000
Ash Green Sports Centre
Sports Centre for the community provided by Ash-cum-Ridley Parish Council offering a gym, yoga, gentle exercise, circuit training, badminton, racket ball, squash, tennis and table tennis
Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing
Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing is a free magazine in the Sevenoaks District in Kent which hosts an annual Showcase Event for local sports clubs.
Avenue Tennis
Avenue Tennis is a world class facility with 14 multi surface tennis courts, 3 of which are indoors, 5 outdoor clay courts, 2 artificial grass and 4 grass courts. We have 3 badminton/short tennis courts. We have a state of the art gym that offers personal
Adam Reavely Tennis Ltd
ARTennis (Adam Reavely Tennis) Ltd is a company providing a high standard of tennis coaching to all ages & abilities in the Sevenoaks & Hildenborough area. We are responsible for the programs at both Hildenborough Tennis Club & Chipstead Place a Lawn T
Gravesham Tennis Club
Friendly local tennis club in Gravesend, Kent, with eight hard courts (six floodlit) and regular social sessions.
LimbPower
LimbPower was launched in November 2009 to engage amputees and individuals with limb impairments in physical activity, sport and the arts to improve quality of life and to aid lifelong rehabilitation
Special Olympics Great Britain
Special Olympics offers a lifetime of learning through sport and benefits individuals of all ages and ability levels – from those with low motor abilities to highly skilled athletes.
LTA - The Community Tennis Fund
Any registered venue that can demonstrate the ability to grow community participation through tennis facility development. This fund will be allocated throughout the year.
LTA - Facility Loan Scheme
The LTA’s Facility Loan Scheme provides interest free loans from £25,000 up to £250,000 to help venues grow the number of people playing tennis.
LTA Quick Access Loan Scheme
The facility loan scheme provides loans up to £250,000 to help venues deliver projects that will grow the number of people playing tennis. This scheme is part of the LTA's mission to grow tennis by making it relevant, accessible, welcoming and enjoyable.
Kent Tennis Club Loan Scheme
Kent Tennis are offering club loans. These will normally be between £1000 and £10000 at 0% interest over a maximum of 5 years. Loans can be available for improvements to facilities and to aid increasing participation, but not to cover day-to-day running costs or expected maintenance and repairs.