Never held a racket?
Play your first real tennis match
in 6 weeks.
The step-by-step online tennis course for adult beginners in the UK. Master the grips, strokes, serve and scoring, in bite-size 3–8 minute lessons, with zero gym-class awkwardness.
£39.99 £19.99 one-off, incl. VAT, yours forever
Start Playing Tennis Today →Course + 100-page handbook bundle · Instant access · Self-paced
Sound familiar?
“I’d love to learn tennis… but I don’t know where to start.”
Group lessons feel intimidating. Private coaching costs £40–£60 an hour. YouTube is a maze of contradictory tips aimed at people who already play. So the racket stays in the cupboard, and another summer goes by.
A clear path, not random tips
13 modules in exactly the right order, from “which end do I hold?” to walking off court after your first completed match.
Bite-size & self-paced
26 lessons of 3–8 minutes. Do a lesson on the bus, practise at the weekend. Two modules a week gets you match-ready in six.
Built for UK beginners
LTA/ITF rules, UK court surfaces, what kit to buy on a UK budget, and how to find a court near you.
What you’ll learn
From zero to match-ready: the exact roadmap
Two short lessons per module. Learn tennis at home, then take it to the court. Watch, listen, quiz, move on.
- 1Welcome & how tennis works — the court, the point, the plan
- 2Scoring & the rules — love, deuce and tie-breaks made simple
- 3Your gear — the right racket, shoes & balls without overspending
- 4Grips — the three grips that unlock every shot
- 5Stance & footwork — ready position, split step, move like a player
- 6The forehand — your first weapon, built in 5 pieces
- 7The backhand — reliable two-handers (plus the one-hander)
- 8The serve — stance, toss and motion, step by step
- 9Returning serve — the shot that wins beginners most points
- 10Net play & volleys — punch, don’t swing
- 11Keeping a rally going — consistency, depth & margin
- 12Your first match — where to stand, what to say, how to score
- 13Beyond the basics — warm-ups, injury prevention & your 4-week plan
What’s inside
Everything inside this online tennis course
Slow-motion technique videos
Every core stroke demonstrated phase by phase. See exactly what your body should do at contact, in crisp slow motion with coaching cues on screen.
26 narrated lessons
Listen, watch or read. Every lesson has audio narration and a written recap.
Interactive animations
Step through points, scoring & swing paths at your pace.
199 flashcards + 13 quizzes
Decks that track what you’ve mastered.
13 printable cheat sheets
Take-to-court guides for every module, including the full 4-week practice planner.
Learn anywhere, forever
Phone, tablet, desktop. One payment, lifetime access, every future update included.
New: included free
The 100-Page Companion Handbook
Zero to Match-Ready: The Complete Beginner’s Tennis Handbook is the entire course in book form, and then some. All 13 modules in full written detail, plus Going Deeper sections that go beyond the videos, common mistakes with fixes, weekly drills, key-terms references, self-tests with an answer key, and the complete 4-week practice plan.
- 100 pages, illustrated with stills from the course
- Read on any device, or print the drills and take them to court
- Sold separately at £12.99, included in the bundle, delivered instantly with your order
Compare the maths
Tennis lessons vs. this course: compare the maths
Private coaching
£40–£60/hr × 10+ hours to cover what this course covers. Tied to someone else’s diary.
Group lessons
6-week blocks, fixed times, 8 people sharing one coach, and you’re the one holding the group up.
This course
The complete zero-to-match roadmap, on demand, forever. Less than one hour of coaching.
Founding students
Be one of the first on court
This course is brand new, and that’s good news for you. Founding students get the best deal it will ever have, and a direct line to shape what it becomes.
Founding price, locked
£19.99 incl. VAT is the lowest this course will ever be. When the first cohort’s reviews land here, the price goes to £39.
Help shape the course
Founding students get a direct line to Oliver: your questions and sticking points become new drills, lessons and flashcards.
Real reviews only
Student reviews will appear here as the first players reach match-day. Only genuine, verified feedback. No invented quotes, ever.
The value stack
What the £19.99 bundle gets you today
- 13-module video course (26 lessons)£69
- 7 slow-motion stroke breakdowns£45
- 10 interactive animations£29
- 199 flashcards (interactive + printable)£19.99
- 13 take-to-court cheat sheets + 4-week planner£19.99
- 13 module quizzes with instant feedback£15
- NEW: 100-page companion handbook (ebook)£12.99
- Total value£209
Launch price (incl. VAT): £39.99 £19.99
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FAQ
I’ve literally never played. Is this really for me?
Yes, that’s exactly who it’s for. Lesson 1 assumes nothing: not the rules, not the grip, not even what to wear. Every module builds on the last.
How long do I get access?
Forever. One payment, lifetime access, including all future updates.
How much time do I need?
Lessons are 3–8 minutes. Watch two modules a week and practise once or twice, and you’ll be match-ready in about six weeks, but it’s fully self-paced, so go as fast or slow as you like.
Do I need expensive kit?
No. Module 3 shows exactly what to buy at every budget. You can start properly for well under £50.
Do I need a partner or a coach?
No. Most drills are solo (shadow swings, wall drills, serve practice). Module 13 shows you how to find courts and hitting partners near you.
Can you really learn tennis with an online course?
Yes, for the parts most beginners get stuck on. An online tennis course teaches you the rules, scoring, grips and correct technique through video, so your court time is spent practising rather than guessing. You’ll still need a court, a racket and practice. Modules 3 and 13 cover exactly how to sort those in the UK.
How long does it take to learn tennis as an adult?
Most adult beginners can serve, rally and play a scored match within about six weeks of starting. That’s the pace this course is built around, with two short modules a week plus one or two practice sessions. Reaching a comfortable club-social standard typically takes a few months of regular play.
Will this work on my phone?
Yes. Lessons, videos, animations and flashcards all work on phone, tablet and desktop.
Keep exploring
New to the game? Start with our free complete beginner’s guide to tennis, pick the right kit with the best beginner tennis rackets under £100, and when you’re ready to play, find a tennis court near you in our UK court directory.
Your first match is six weeks away.
Next summer, you can be the person who “always meant to learn”, or the one rallying on a sunny court. £19.99 and 3–8 minutes a day is all it takes to switch sides.
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