Kids Tennis Lessons Singapore
Most parents start with one question: will my child enjoy this? Tennis has a reputation for being hard at the start, because the ball goes everywhere and early rallies are short. A good children’s lesson gets past that quickly, with drills built for small hands and short attention spans.
Kids tennis lessons with TM Tennis Academy are one-hour sessions at your condo court or a booked public court, taught by our coaching team with drills sized for children. A kids lesson is S$99. Group lessons for three or four children are S$45 a child.
What Children Learn in Kids Tennis Lessons
Children start with the basics that every later stroke depends on: how to hold the racket, where to stand and how to move to the ball. Hand-eye coordination comes first, through games that make hitting the ball feel easy rather than frustrating.
Once those are in place, the coach adds the forehand, the backhand and a simple serve, one at a time. Rallies get longer each week, and that is usually the moment a child decides tennis is fun. The International Tennis Federation’s Tennis Play and Stay campaign explains why slower balls and smaller courts help starter players serve, rally and score sooner.
How a Lesson for Children Runs
Every lesson starts with movement games that warm up the legs and wake up the eyes. The coach then works on one stroke through short drills, changing the activity before attention drifts.
Each hour ends with a rally game or a point-scoring challenge, so children leave on a high. Parents get a quick word at the end on what was covered and what to practise, if the family has a wall or a court to hit against.
The Right Age to Start
There is no single right age, and children develop at different speeds. What matters more is whether the child can follow a simple instruction and enjoy a game for a few minutes at a time.
For the youngest players, our toddler tennis lessons explain how we start with very young children. Older children who already play at school can read about the next step on our junior tennis lessons page.
Private or Group Kids Tennis Lessons
A one-to-one lesson suits a child who is shy, needs extra attention or wants to fix one part of their game. Our private tennis lessons page covers the format in full. The coach can follow the child’s pace exactly, and every ball is watched.
A small group of three or four children suits most beginners. Children learn from watching each other, there is always someone to rally with, and the price per child is lower. Our group tennis lessons page explains how groups are formed.
Where Kids Tennis Lessons Take Place
We currently do not have a tennis court of our own, so the coach comes to a court near you. Many families book lessons at their own condo court, which saves travel time after school.
If you have no condo court, we can help you book a public court through ActiveSG, or you can book one yourself and the coach meets your child there. Court fees are paid separately from the lesson, unless we agree otherwise when you book.
Who Teaches Your Child
Our coaching team includes coaches certified by the Singapore Tennis Association. Each coach adapts the lesson to the child in front of them, with clear words, lots of encouragement and drills that change before boredom sets in.
You can read more about how our coaches work on our tennis coach page. We may assign or change the coach for a lesson, but each coach works from the notes of earlier sessions, so your child never has to start over.
How Often Children Should Train
One lesson a week suits most children. It is enough to keep improving without taking over the family’s week, and children have time to rest and play other sports.
Progress comes from regular lessons more than long ones. A child who plays once a week for a term usually rallies more comfortably than one who has a few lessons and then a long break. Our article on when children should start learning tennis looks at timing in more detail.
For the long school break, our guide to school holiday tennis covers camps, lessons and playing in the heat.
Helping Your Child Enjoy Tennis
Praise effort rather than results, especially in the first few months. A missed ball is part of learning, and children who feel safe making mistakes try harder shots sooner.
Short practice at home helps too. A few minutes of throwing and catching, or hitting a soft ball against a wall, builds the coordination that makes the next lesson easier.
Starting Kids Tennis Lessons With Us
When you message us, tell us your child’s age, any tennis they have played before, your preferred court and the days that suit you. We will suggest a coach, a format and a weekly slot.
Please book at least three working days ahead, which gives us time to arrange the coach and, if needed, the court. You can start with a single lesson to see how your child takes to it before choosing a package.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need their own racket?
Not for the first lesson. Tell us when you book, and the coach can advise on a racket of the right length and weight before you buy one, because a racket that is too heavy makes learning harder.
What happens if the coach has to cancel?
If TM Tennis Academy or the coach cancels a lesson, it is rescheduled at no extra cost to you. We will contact you to agree a new date and time that suits your child.
What happens if it rains during the lesson?
If a lesson is stopped within the first 30 minutes, only a 30-minute fee is charged. If it is stopped after 30 minutes, the full fee applies, and any remaining time may be carried forward to another session.
Can siblings share a lesson?
Yes. Two children can share a pair lesson, and siblings of a similar level often learn well together. If their levels are far apart, the coach may suggest separate lessons so each child gets the right drills.
