Junior tennis lessons in Clapham and Barnes
Saturday tennis your child will look forward to.
Kids' tennis classes for ages 4 to 15 – small groups, lots of hitting, games every week. Children learn real tennis, make friends on court and come back wanting more. £16 a class, booked by the term.
Junior tennis classes by age, 4 to 15
Which class is right for your child? Groups go by age, and within each group by standard, so beginners and more experienced players both have the right partners. Not sure? Book by age and we'll move them if needed.
Mini Red tennis
Games that build balance and coordination, then first rallies with soft balls on small courts. By seven most are rallying, serving and keeping score.
Clapham · Saturdays 12–1pmBook Mini Red ›Orange ball tennis
Three-quarter court and a slightly faster ball. Technique for forehand, backhand and serve, with points and mini-matches every week.
Clapham · Saturdays 11am–12Book Orange ›Green ball tennis
Full-size court with a slower ball. Rallying with confidence, learning to construct points, first proper matches.
Clapham · Saturdays 10–11amBook Green ›Yellow ball tennis
The real thing: full court, standard ball. Rallying, match play and tactics, with plenty of games against friends.
Clapham Sat 9–10am · Barnes Sat 11–12Book Yellow ›New to tennis at 10 or older? Start in Green. Played before? Yellow.
Book Saturday junior tennis classes this term
Pick a class and book the term. Availability is live. Please read our junior poor weather policy before you book.
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| Yellow Ball 12+ years | Sat 9-10am | Clapham | Autumn Term, 2026 (14 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Mini Green 9-11 years | Sat 10:00am-11:00am | Clapham | Autumn Term, 2026 (14 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Mini Orange 8-9 years | Sat 11:00am-12:00pm | Clapham | Autumn Term, 2026 (14 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Mini Reds (4-7 years) | Sat 12:00pm-1:00pm | Clapham | Autumn Term, 2026 (14 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Yellow ball 13-17 years | Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm | Barn Elms | Autumn Term (13 weeks) | Barnes / Putney - Barn Elms Sports Centre (Court 5, 6 & 7) |
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| Yellow Ball 12+ years | Sat 9-10am | Clapham | Spring Term, 2027 (9 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Mini Green 9-11 years | Sat 10:00am-11:00am | Clapham | Spring Term, 2027 (9 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Mini Orange 8-9 years | Sat 11:00am-12:00pm | Clapham | Spring Term, 2027 (9 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Mini Reds (4-7 years) | Sat 12:00pm-1:00pm | Clapham | Spring Term, 2027 (9 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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Class full? Email admin@lifetimetennis.co.uk and we'll add you to the waitlist. Joining part-way through a term is fine if there's space – you pay only for the weeks left.
Where our kids' tennis lessons run
Junior tennis lessons in Clapham – The Elms Academy, SW4
All four age groups on Saturday mornings, 9am to 1pm. Three courts, loan racquets for the youngest, toilets on site. Tennis lessons in Clapham →
Loan racquets for Mini Red and OrangeJunior tennis lessons in Barnes – Barn Elms, SW13
Yellow ball for 12 to 15 year olds, Saturdays 11am to 12. Toilets and refreshments at the sports centre. Tennis lessons in Barnes →
Free parking on site
Children's tennis coaching your child will remember
The same faces every Saturday. They learn every child's name in week one, notice who needs a push and who needs a breather, and keep the session moving so nobody stands in a line.
How to book junior tennis lessons with us
Pick the class by age
Use the guide above. If in doubt, we'll move them after week one.
Book the term online
£16 a class, paid once. Join mid-term at a pro-rata price if there's space.
Turn up on Saturday
Sports clothes, a drink, and a racquet from Green upwards. We have loan racquets for the little ones.
Questions parents ask about junior tennis lessons
Are these beginner tennis lessons for kids? My child has never played.
Yes – every group has children who are new. We split by standard within the age group, and the first weeks are all games and rallying with soft balls.
What if it rains?
Light rain we play. Heavy rain, we message you before the class. See the junior term-time poor weather policy.
Do they need their own racquet?
Not for Mini Red or Orange at Clapham – we have loan racquets. From Green upwards, please bring one.
Can they join part-way through a term?
Yes, if there's space, at a pro-rata price.
Can I watch?
Of course. Parents are welcome courtside at both venues.
My child is keen – can they do more than once a week?
Yes. Private lessons with Tete are available for juniors alongside the Saturday class. Ask us and we will suggest the right fit.
Ready for Saturday?
Junior tennis lessons in Clapham and Barnes, every Saturday. Pick the class for your child's age and book the term – Mini Red and Orange usually fill first.
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