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
Adaptations and 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 Clubs/Groups Near You
Use the search below to find local organisations near you.
Daily Boost
Holidays Together
Local Tennis Leagues
School Games (Leicester-Shire & Rutland)
National Governing Bodies
Lawn Tennis Association
- Contact Name
- General Information
- Contact Email
- info@lta.org.uk
- Contact Telephone
- 020 8487 7000
LTA launches wheelchair tennis event in East Midlands
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:00
De Montfort University
DMU offers the perfect combination of award-winning teaching, world-class facilities and a fantastic student experience.
Abbey Park, Leicester
Abbey Park is Leicester’s premier park and lies approximately one mile north of the city centre. Perfect for walks and picnics.
Leicester City Football Club Community Trust
Leicester City in the Community (LCitC) is an independent, registered charity. LCitC harnesses the power of football to inspire individuals to achieve their full potential.
University Of Leicester
Our university was founded almost a hundred years ago in the aftermath of the Great War. The men and women who built this new institution hoped that it would be not only a living memorial to the darkness of their recent past, but a beacon of hope for the
Sports in You
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Beaumont Leys School
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Falcons All Stars
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Leicester Learning Disabilities Sports Club
multi sports learning disabilities sports club where we deliver multiple different sports sessions weekly with sessions aim at being active, fun, engaging and friendly
We are looking to gain new members to join our membership core we already have this
Roundhill Tennis Club
We are located in the heart of the city of Leicester with 4 all-weather floodlit courts.
Leicestershire Lawn Tennis And Squash Club
We are a well known Tennis and squash club with 18 Tennis courts (9 savana, 4 hard, 5 clay,) with 2 Squash courts.
We have experienced Tennis and Squash instructors who work all year round to a high professional standard with sessions from tots to adult
Sir Jonathan North Community College
Sir Jonathan North College is an Outstanding all girls College based in Leicester.
Si Sports
Si sports prides itself on delivering PE in a school setting always going over and above to suit the requirements of the children and working within the school curriculum timetables.
Carisbrooke Lawn Tennis Club
If you're looking for a social game or a serious match, take a look at Carisbrooke Lawn Tennis Club.
We're one of Leicestershire's largest clubs with the highest number of teams - men's, ladies', mixed, juniors and seniors.
Ravenhurst Primary School
We are a Leicestershire Primary School with 519 children on roll - aged 4 to 11. We do a range activities such as Activate, The Daily Mile, BBC Supermovers, Go Noodle and HBSSPAN Virtual Challenges.
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy is an all through school. We have a wide range of sporting opportunities for all students in the Primary and Secondary phases. The school also welcomes the community as we take bookings in the evenings and weekends.
Social Pickleball sessions
Multiple weekly social Pickleball sessions at Sileby Tennis and Pickleball Club
Inclusive Multi-Sports sessions (Charnwood)
Our inclusive multi-sports session takes place every Wednesday morning from 11am to 12pm at Loughborough Leisure Centre.
Sensory Tennis
Sensory Tennis offers the opportunity for people with complex disabilities and sensory impairments to play tennis in a more sensory and engaging way that is adapted for their specific needs.
LTA Quick Access Loan Scheme
The LTA's mission is to grow tennis and padel by making them accessible, welcoming, and enjoyable. Ensuring local communities have access to quality facilities is critical to attracting and retaining more players.
LTA Foundation Grants
We want to partner with other tennis charities and a wide range of organisations across the ‘sport for development’ and third sectors more broadly to improve lives through tennis.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/23167170
http://www.lta.org.uk/
http://www.itftennis.com/wheelchair/home.aspx
https://www.tennisfoundation.org.uk/
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/TennisLeicestershire