Junior Tennis Coaching
We have a thriving junior programme at Downend & Frenchay TC, please click on one of the links below to view our coaching sessions and book your place. If you are unsure which course to book or if a course if showing as ‘full’ please get in touch using the ‘Contact Us’ page and we will be happy to help.
2022 Autumn Term
W/C 5th September – W/C 12th December
(Excluding half term – W/C 24th October)

Fun Saturdays
Saturday Sessions
Tots
Fun multi-skills session aimed at helping develop the foundations of agility, balance and co-ordination.
Saturday 9.00am – 9.45am
Red Ball 2
Fun group session on smaller courts with softer balls. For players just starting out and focuses on the basics.
Saturday 9.00am – 9.45am
Red Ball 1
For more advanced players who are ready to focus on rallying and playing points.
Saturday 9.45am – 10.30am
Orange / Green Ball
Fun session on 3/4 length courts with softer balls, teaching basics to rally and play points.
Saturday 9.45am – 10.30am
Green Ball/ U12s
Fun group session to help players develop technically and tactically whilst still enjoying the game.
Saturday 10.30am-11.15am
U14s
Fun Group session aimed at slightly older players looking to devlop their game.
Saturday 10.30am – 11.15am
U18s
Fun group session to help players develop technically and tactically whilst still enjoying the game.
Saturday 11.15am-12.00
For more information on any of our junior coaching, or a free taster session please contact us.
In booking any of the above courses you confirm that you have read and will abide by the terms and conditions and regulations pertaining to DFTC, and agree that in entering the FCC and DTFC grounds you are granted a temporary membership of DFTC for the duration of your visit and you agree that any minors or anyone else accompanying yourself will also abide by such terms, conditions and regulations.
Are you a member of the LTA? All players in the squads should be members of the LTA – it’s free to join too.
If you haven’t got LTA membership, please visit – https://www2.lta.org.uk/advantage/
For a helpsheet on how to make adult/junior coaching bookings on Clubspark please click below:
Development Tennis Sessions
As a Mini-Tennis Accredited Club, all of our term-time development sessions are run to LTA guidelines.
These are not drop-in, but groups according to age/ability.
Development Sessions
Mini Red
A session for younger Red ball players to start focusing on co-ordination, basic technique & rallying. Red 1 is for better players who are able to rally & score.
Monday Mini Red
Monday 4.30pm – 5.15pm
Tuesday Mini Red 1
Tuesday 4.15pm – 5.15pm
Tuesday Mini Red
Tuesday 4.30pm – 5.15pm
Thursday Mini Red
Thursday 4.30pm – 5.15pm
Orange Ball
A session aimed at teaching the skills to be able to rally and play points on a 3/4 lengh court.
Monday Orange Ball
Monday 5.15pm – 6.00pm
Tuesday Orange Ball
Tuesday 4.15pm – 5.15pm
Thursday Orange Ball
Thursday 4.30pm – 5.15pm
Green Ball
A session aimed at teaching the skills to be able to rally and play points on a full court.
Tuesday Green Ball
Tuesday 4.30 – 5.15pm
Thursday Green Ball
Thursday 5.15pm – 6.00pm
U12s / U14s Yellow Ball
A session for players to work on technical and tactical skills.
Tuesday U12s / U14s
Tuesday 5.15pm – 6.00pm
Thursday U12s / U14s
Thursday 5.15pm – 6.00pm
U16s/U18s Yellow Ball
A session for players to look at improving their skills through drills and match play.
U16s Yellow Ball
Tuesday 6.00pm – 6.45pm
U16s/U18s Yellow Ball
Thursday 5.15pm – 6.00pm
Tots Tennis
What is it?
A Tots tennis group which is aimed at children aged 3-5 years which teaches key hand-eye co-ordination skills and whole-body movements that will help them progress through to Mini Tennis and beyond.
What are the benefits?
- Tennis Tots is all about FUN!
- Designed to get 2-5 year olds active and learning new skills in an exciting and social environment.
- Focuses on the ABC’s of tennis (Agility, Balance, Co-ordination)
- Fun games and activities
- This can also help them settle into the group quickly and happily, with a reassuring and familiar face cheering them on!
Saturday Morning Tots (3-5 years)
Saturday 9.00-9.45am
Monday Morning Tots (2-4 Years)
Monday 10.15am-11.00am
Performance Sessions
Performance Tennis Sessions
As a Mini-Tennis Accredited Club, all of our term-time development sessions are run to LTA guidelines.
These are not drop-in, but groups according to age/ability.
Yellow Ball Performance
A high intensity group coaching session for select players.
Tue U12’s Performance
Tuesday 5.15-6.15pm
Tue U18’s Performance
Tuesday 6.00pm-7.00pm
For more information on any of our junior coaching, or a free taster session please contact us.
In booking any of the above courses you confirm that you have read and will abide by the terms and conditions and regulations pertaining to DFTC, and agree that in entering the FCC and DTFC grounds you are granted a temporary membership of DFTC for the duration of your visit and you agree that any minors or anyone else accompanying yourself will also abide by such terms, conditions and regulations.
Are you a member of the LTA? All players in the squads should be members of the LTA – it’s free to join too.
If you haven’t got LTA membership, please visit – https://www2.lta.org.uk/advantage/
For a helpsheet on how to make adult/junior coaching bookings on Clubspark please click below:
She Rallies
Email us if interested and we will contact you when the next She Rallies is running
What is it?
This event will provide a whole range of fun activities, all females welcome from 4 to 74 years! It’s designed as a fun and relaxed introduction to tennis for females.
Bring a friend, mum, daughter, sister, aunt, or even grandma as age is no barrier.
The event is free and equipment will be provided plus a goodie bag for all participants.
What do you need: Active wear and trainers.
The event will run in all weather conditions with an alternative indoor programme if necessary.
Activators: Claire Nutt
Still have questions?
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