Are you planning to start playing tennis but want to know a little more about the procedure, the cost and the necessary equipment?
Superprof comes here to guide you on your journey to becoming a future champion on clay!
Tennis is one of the most popular sports in France. Indeed, it occupies the second place of the podium of the favorite sports of the French, just after football.
Whether you want to play as an amateur, become a pro on the circuit or enroll your children in a tennis lesson, know that there are currently more than 8,000 clubs in France for 31,000 tennis courts throughout France.
It is possible to start tennis lessons from the age of 6 or even 4 years old if you follow mini-tennis lessons adapted to the youngest.
Lovers of Roland Garros or simple fans of the little yellow ball, we tell you everything about tennis lessons and their terms!
What is a tennis lesson like?
Like all sports, tennis follows a specific modus operandi for various logical reasons, such as avoiding injuries and progressing efficient
In general, a tennis lesson whether taken in a club, in association or with a private teacher, will take place in the same way:
- A time of preparation
- warming up,
- Targeted exercises
- One or more matches,
- Stretching
The preparation time
When you arrive at training, you will need to get ready to play tennis in good conditions.
So, you will have to put on your sportswear and put on your sneakers. You will then leave your sports bag and your personal effects in the cloakroom.
For girls it is recommended to tie their hair so as not to be embarrassed during the practice.
You will then have to join the tennis court with your racket and your balls, as well as a towel and your bottle of water.
You are now ready to fight!
warming up
Before embarking on powerful backhands or smashes, you must warm up to avoid any injury or breakdown. It is absolutely necessary to prepare your muscles for the effort.
The warm-up does not last more than 10 or even 15 minutes and is limited to simple exercises adapted to the target audience: adults or children.
This results in a jog and some stretching or gestures that take up the movements made during your tennis exchanges.
We show you a little more in pictures:
Thanks to a good warm-up you reduce the risk of injury by 56%, it’s not negligible!
Exercises
After you have warmed up well, comes the time for exercises targeted by objectives.
Your teacher will thus determine which elements the day’s lesson will focus on, such as:
- The service,
- The forehand,
- The reverse,
- the smash,
- striking techniques,
- Body positioning, etc.
These courses will evolve according to your own progress in order to accompany you as well as possible.
The games
It’s time to put into practice what you have just worked on in the field.
You will therefore play a few matches against one or more opponents who follow the course with you if you opt for group lessons in a club or against your coach himself.
This is an opportunity to apply everything you have learned during the previous exercises and lessons.
And don’t worry, if you don’t win every time, you progress anyway!
Stretching
Last but not least, stretching is unfortunately often overlooked at the end of sports classes in general.
Although it doesn’t take more than 5 minutes and will save you a lot of soreness the next day!
So take the time to follow the advice of your tennis teacher and stretch before returning to the locker room.
Your body will thank you! 🙂
How to find a tennis teacher?
As we told you a little earlier, tennis is one of the favorite sports of the French.
And it’s not the figures for Roland Garros 2022 that will make us say the opposite, look at these audiences
All lovers of the little yellow ball who wish to tread the tennis courts have different options for taking burgundy or other tennis lessons .
They can choose to play in a tennis club.
To do this, they must pay membership fees, complete the registration form and provide a medical certificate attesting to their good health for the practice of tennis.
They will then be able to follow the lessons at the times provided by the club.
Schoolchildren and students can often join a school sports association.
To find out more, just contact the PE teachers, school staff or the BDE (Bureau des Etudiants) on campus.
Membership fees are often minimal and allow all practicing students to decompress in the field after class.
For those who wish to learn solo or refine their backhand, private tennis lessons remain the best option.
The coach will offer you personalized lessons to help you progress quickly.
To do this, you can use online course platforms such as Superprof, coursparticuliers.com or the FFT site, which lists a large number of teachers. These platforms will help you find tennis courts in Nantes .
How much does a tennis lesson cost?
The type of tennis betting course you choose will define, among other things, the price to be paid.
Group tennis lessons
If you choose to take tennis lessons in a club or association, it will be cheaper than private lessons.
This will be even more affordable if you take courses in a school or student association during your studies.
If you opt for lessons in a tennis club, other criteria influence the price of lessons such as:
The quality of equipment and infrastructure
This includes the number of tennis courts, their surface (stabilized, grass, clay) and the modernity of the club in general.
The training of tennis coaches
If your tennis teacher has trained champions in the past, his rates will be higher than a beginner teacher for example.
The frequency of tennis lessons
If you take à la carte lessons, it will cost you more than subscribing to a subscription with weekly lessons.
Your progress will also be slower.
Taking group tennis lessons will always be more financially advantageous than opting for private lessons and whether that be for adults or for children.
If you simply want to practice tennis as a leisure activity, this seems to be the most suitable formula in terms of cost.
To give you an idea, here is the annual rate per city for taking tennis lessons:
- Paris: between 500€ and 1200€,
- Bordeaux: between €150 and €1000,
- Montpellier: between €250 and €450,
- Toulouse: between €200 and €600,
- Marseilles: between €100 and €500.
Private tennis lessons
Private tennis lessons are recommended for beginners or those aspiring to a professional tennis career.
However, this is still more expensive than group lessons.
One option remains affordable: Superprof.
Indeed, choosing to take tennis lessons with Superprof will cost you:
The price varies according to your place of residence and the frequency of your lessons.
Many private tennis teachers offer decreasing rates if you choose to take packages of 5 or even 10 hours of lessons.
Very often the first hour of lessons is free in order to take stock of your level of play and your expectations.
You can of course find private tennis teachers on other platforms, in the club of your city, on the site of the FFT (French Tennis Federation) or even via the classified ads in the shops near you.
How much does tennis equipment cost?
You have decided to take tennis lessons and you have found the club or the teacher that suits you?
All you have to do is equip yourself!
Here is the list of equipment necessary for all tennis players and tenniswomen:
- A racket adapted to your size,
- tennis balls
- A suitable pair of sneakers,
- Shorts and a jersey for the gentlemen,
- A dress, skirt or shorts+swimsuit for ladies,
- A cap in hot weather,
- A towel,
- A sponge bracelet or wristband,
- A sports bag,
- A gourd.
Apart from the racket and the shoes which will require a slightly larger budget, you can find all the other items at low prices in stores such as Decathlon for example.
You will also find a multitude of tips for choosing your racket:
Or what type of tennis shoes to buy according to your level of play and the playing surface
Well-known sports equipment brands such as Nike, Adidas or even Wilson and Head offer complete ranges of equipment to play tennis like a pro.
If your finances allow it, you can afford outfits similar to those of the greatest players on the tennis circuit.
If you have a modest income, here is a rough idea of how much full tennis equipment would cost you:
- ARTENGO 100 BP BLUE tennis backpack: €10,
- Head GRAPHENE 360 EXTREME S racket: €99,
- Set of 3 ARTENGO tennis balls: €4,
- ASICS Gel Challenger 13 Men’s Multicourt Tennis Shoes: €79,
- Tennis jersey/t-shirt: Adidas short-sleeved t-shirt: €25,
- Shorts: ARTENGO Dry TSH 500 Shorts Black: €10,
- Tennis skirt: Tennis Light 900 ARTENGO Red skirt: €20,
- Wristband: Set of 2 ARTENGO TP 100 wristbands Black: €5.50.
Count between 230 and 250 € for a complete affordable and comfortable tennis outfit.
You now have all the information you need to get started in tennis lessons .
Prepare your sports bag, we are waiting for you on the field to hit some balls!
