Beginner's Tennis

Lake Norman Tennis Association

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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 $40.00. It’s a perfect way to try out the sport.

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
Jan 6 - Jan 15Mondays & Wednesdays11:00 AM - 12:30 AMBailey Road Park11536 Bailey Rd, CorneliusREGISTER HERE

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
October 23 - October 30Mondays & Wednesdays6:00 PM - 8:00 PMBailey Road Park11536 Bailey Rd, CorneliusREGISTER HERE
October 22 - November 19Tuesdays6:00 PM - 7:30 PMBailey Road Park11536 Bailey Rd, CorneliusREGISTER HERE
October 23 - November 4Mondays & Wednesdays11:00 AM - 12:30 PMBailey Road Park11536 Bailey Rd, CorneliusREGISTER HERE
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 & DateTimeLocationRegistration
**Discount for registering for all 4 classes. Use this special link to register for all 4 classes ($75)REGISTER for all 4 Classes HERE
Friday, Nov 89:00 - 11:00 AMBailey Road Park
11536 Bailey Rd,
Cornelius
REGISTER HERE
Sat, Nov 99:00 - 11:00AMBailey Road Park
11536 Bailey Rd,
Cornelius
REGISTER HERE
Friday, Nov 159:00 - 11:00AMBailey Road Park
11536 Bailey Rd,
Cornelius
REGISTER HERE
Sat, Nov 169:00 - 11:00AMBailey Road Park
11536 Bailey Rd,
Cornelius
REGISTER HERE

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.

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.
Jana Ritter

Jana Ritter

Try Tennis Coordinator