Beginner's Tennis

Lake Norman Tennis Association

Why learn tennis?

Get Active / Healthy

Meet New People

Learn a Life-long Sport

What is Try Tennis?

Try Tennis is a 6-hour instructional program designed for beginners to learn the fundamentals of the game. Go from the “couch to court” in 6 hours! A racket is included in the program’s cost of $50.00. It’s a terrific value and the perfect way to try out the sport.

Want to Set up a Private Try Tennis Group?

Do you have a group of friends, neighbors, or co-workers who would like to learn tennis together? Reach out to our Try Tennis Coordinator at trytennis@lnta.org! You can set up a private group and have a lot of fun learning to play tennis. Neighborhoods with a tennis court can work out well, or we can help you get set up at a local park. 

 

To view the most up-to-date calendar of Try Tennis Sessions in the Lake Norman area, click here.
For more information, about this state-wide program, click here.

Current Try Tennis Sessions

Session DatesDays TimesLocationAddressRegistration
Sept 27 - Oct 11Sundays6:30 - 8:30PMBailey Road Park11536 Bailey Rd, CorneliusREGISTER HERE
New sessions added regularly, so check back!

What is Try Play?

Try Play is a 6-hour instructional program designed as a follow-up to Try Tennis. Players learn the ins and outs of playing a tennis match. These play-to-learn sessions consist of instruction and guided play. The program is ideal for Try Tennis graduates and beginner tennis players that have very little match play experience. The program cost $70.00.

For more information about this statewide program, click here.

Current Try Play Sessions

DATESDAYSTIMESLOCATIONADDRESSREGISTRATION LINK
Please check back!More sessions will be added soon.
For more information, about this state-wide program, click here.

What is Try Match?

Do you have basic tennis skills but aren’t quite sure how to put them to use in a match setting? Would you like to learn more about the scoring, rules, etiquette, and strategy of tennis? Then Try Match is for you! You’ll receive 2 hours of guided match play with instruction by seasoned players in a live, point-play scenario. You’re sure to come out feeling more ready than ever to hit the court for real! Join one session ($25 each) or sign up for the full series of 4 for a discount ($75 total). We want to prepare you with the necessary skills and knowledge base to hit the courts and put those wicked new tennis skills to work!

Try Match is perfect for Try Tennis/Try Play graduates, or any player new to the sport who has basic stroke knowledge. We hope to see you on the courts!

Current Try Match Opportunities

Day & DateTimeLocationAddressRegistration
Monday, July 276:30PM - 8:30PMBailey Road Park Tennis Complex11536 Bailey Rd, CorneliusRegister HERE

Rally Rookies – the Next Step After Try Tennis

After completing your Try Tennis pathway, you’re ready to participate in our Rally Rookies program. The emphasis is on “live-ball” scenarios, so you’ll get the repetition of hitting and moving through the court. You and another player are paired together as a pro feeds you balls and then you rotate. You’ll get to hit a lot of balls this way. You’re ready!

How to Keep Score in a Match – Video

You’re learning how to play tennis, but now you’d like to understand how to keep score. Here’s a Tennis Scoring Video to help teach you the basics.

Local Parks and Clubs

There are many local parks and clubs throughout the Lake Norman footprint that offer clinics and lessons for beginners. Visit our parks and clubs page for more information.
Barb King

Barb King

Try Tennis Coordinator