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Adult Tennis Lessons Edinburgh

Edinburgh Tennis are proud to offer tennis lessons for adults at a selection of venues around Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Our Adult Coaching Programme contains options to suit everyone; ranging from those who are picking up a racket for the first time to experienced club players and from those who play recreationally to players whose focus is on competing.

Coaching is delivered by the partnership of Michael Millar and Finn Mclean, a pair of highly regarded and LTA qualified tennis coaches who have a vast amount of experience working with a range of adult players including complete beginners, improver level and club standard.

Adult Tennis Coaching Schedule

As mentioned above, the Edinburgh Tennis Adult Coaching Programme has been designed to have a solution for players of all abilities and skill levels.

Our programme operates on a nomadic basis which means that we move venues based on the season (e.g - switching between outdoors and indoors).

Adult Beginner Tennis

Tennis lessons including all the basics of the sport to help players start out with good technique, understand positioning and learn to rally.

Generally, these sessions are intended for players who are total beginners.

Open to all abilities.

Sundays

16.00 to 17.00 (60 minutes)

The next lesson block begins on Sunday 27th Oct '24.

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Adult Beginner + Tennis

Tennis lessons that will help players maintain good technique, build up their rally consistency and begin to learn how to play points.

These sessions are intended as a next step for our Beginner Tennis players or those who are returning to the sport and have some experience.

Players should have some basic tennis experience.

Sundays

15.00 to 16.00 (60 minutes)

The next lesson block begins on Sunday 27th Oct '24.

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Adult Improver Tennis

Tennis lessons that include a variety of drills, skills and games to help players gain more advanced technique, develop better tactical awareness, maintain strong rallies and construct points.

Players should be able to rally and play tennis regularly.

Sundays

15.00 to 17.00 (120 minutes)

The next lesson block begins on Sunday 27th Oct '24.

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Adult Advanced Tennis

Tennis lessons that include advanced tactical and technical drills along with specific point based scenarios to help players develop better match skills.

Players should have good tennis knowledge and be competing regularly (e.g - club matches).

Sundays

15.00 to 17.00 (120 minutes)

The next lesson block begins on Sunday 27th Oct '24.

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Adult Tennis Clinics

Week long tennis clinics available for players of all skill levels.

An ideal way to fast-track your tennis to the next level whether you're a beginner or an experienced club player.

The next clinic begins on TBC.

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Tennis coaching class levels can be confusing so if you are unsure which is the right fit for you, don’t worry!

It's our mission to make sure you get the best experience and find the right fit to maximise both your learning and enjoyment.

Simply provide as much information as you can about you and your tennis experience and we will advise on the best solution.

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A high quality coaching programme that builds tennis skills and fitness levels.

Available to all abilities, from beginner to advanced and those that compete.

Nomadic programme at multiple venues (indoor and outdoor by season).

Individual or group private lessons also available.

Adult Tennis Coaching Overview

Our programme uses a variety of coaching methods that help you build your skills in all aspects of the game.

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Technical Coaching

Learn proper technique for each tennis shot whilst becoming more consistent and preventing injury.

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Tactical Coaching

Improve your tennis tactics and take part in basket drills and games against other players.

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Playing The Game

Boosting your fitness with a specific focus on tennis skills, movement patterns and injury prevention.

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Tournaments

If you're looking to compete, we'll help you find suitable tennis tournaments and match opportunities.

Highly Recommended!

with Edinburgh Tennis are rated 5 / 5 by 20 people.


"My partner and I have been coming to the beginner classes for almost a year now and we really love them.

Initially we only signed up as something to do through the winter and to get us out of the house on Sundays, but we will be continuing lessons through this Autumn also.

We had no tennis experience previously but now we also play outside lessons for fun as well and we are getting better all the time.

Lessons are a mix of technique, practice and games. I would recommend for adults wanting to try something new in a welcoming environment."

- 15th Aug 2024

     (5 / 5)


"As an absolute beginner this was a wonderful and fun introduction to the game. I signed up for beginner Sundays.

Finn delivers this coaching in playful bite size bits with lots of positive reinforcement and small adjustments to learn as you go. I loved learning along with other newbies and am thrilled to have finally started to learn to play tennis.

Highly recommend signing up!"

- 25th July 2024

     (5 / 5)


"I love my tennis classes with these guys! The coaches are so friendly, funny and helpful, and the other classmates have always been easy to get along with. I attend on my own and it's not intimidating at all.

I keep booking term after term because it's just been, and continues to be, so much fun :) Highly recommended."

- 20th July 2024

     (5 / 5)


"Love these sessions with a great group of people! Learn the technique and good fun as well - will be back for sure!"

- 23rd Dec 2023

     (5 / 5)


"Attending the Edinburgh Tennis adult tennis groups for the last few months has done so much more for me than just reminding me how to play tennis.

The sessions are a massive mood booster for me, and from the smiles all around it seems so generally for everyone else in the groups.

Finn's presence is friendly and relaxed and his instructions are very clear and useful. Every player gets some tips based on their personal ability and we get to do practice drills mixed with fun games.

It's been the highlight of many of my weeks - thank you both Finn and Michael for doing such a fantastic job."

- 28th July 2023

     (5 / 5)


"I have never played tennis before in my life but have always been interested to try it and learn it right.

Finn was my coach and he is super friendly and entertaining and also very welcoming to beginners so I had nothing to worry about!

It's also interesting how they teach us to play outdoors no matter the weather, rain or shine! I made a couple new friends too - definitely recommend to all adult beginners."

- 16th June 2023

     (5 / 5)


"Michael has been an excellent coach and a top lad!

I had so much fun attending the courses and meeting new people.

I have taken a few coaching lessons from other coaches, however; with Michael I was able to feel the most comfortable."

- 21st Oct 2022

     (5 / 5)


"I'm an adult player, recently returned to the game after around 20 years. I have really enjoyed the sessions with Michael.

I have found the lessons really accessible and fun, and Michael is really flexible as an organiser and coach. There are usually another 1 or 2 other coaches there on the day too, so there is lots of opportunity for feedback. Would highly recommend."

- 8th Sept 2022

     (5 / 5)


"I'm thoroughly enjoying the Sunday evening beginner and improver classes at the Meadows with Micheal and Finn. A lot of fun and I'm amazed how much I've improved already!"

- 10th Aug 2022

     (5 / 5)


"I am incredibly passionate about tennis so wherever I go for work or pleasure I try to fit in as much tennis as possible.

I happened to be in Edinburgh briefly for about a week or so and Michael kindly and promptly answered my SOS. Michael invited me to an adult group session and I had such a good, fun evening with a great group of people.

I highly recommend you reaching out to Michael and Finn. I'll 100% go back again for another session the next time I'm back in Edinburgh."

- 27th Apr 2022

     (5 / 5)


"I am at beginner tennis level and have been playing recreationally on and off before. I attended Michael's lessons with the goal to improve and learn technique. Within a short period of time I have learned to serve, improved my forehand, backhand and learned to slice. This has been achieved by his clever step-by-step approach intertwined with motivational aspects of the game and even the addition of some tactical advice to the game. The lessons have far exceeded my expectations in advancing my skills and most importantly been a lot of fun. I can highly recommend it!"

- 2nd Sept 2021

     (5 / 5)


"The lessons given by Michael are exceptional. He has an impressive attention to detail combined with endless patience and a really fantastic ability to explain things helpfully. By the end of every lesson I've managed to make a noticeable improvement in whatever we've been working on together. I can't recommend him highly enough."

- 31st Aug 2021

     (5 / 5)


"I'm 35 years old and have never played tennis before, but decided to give it a try after a series of injuries left me unable to participate in endurance athletics, which is my usual form of exercise. I reached out to Michael and after a brief conversation I felt totally comfortable scheduling a lesson with him, despite my adult-beginner status!

Michael's lessons are well-structured, and really enjoyable. Personally, I prefer an intense style of workout, which Michael always delivers, while still helping me learn the technical side of things. I really appreciate that I can have fun playing and notice improvements from one lesson to the next.

I've also taken advantage of one of Michael's week-long adult clinics, which was a great way to progress my skills and meet other beginners in an un-intimidating, yet challenging environment."

- 30th Aug 2021

     (5 / 5)


"I took advantage of one of Michael's adult intensive courses during the summer holidays and can thoroughly recommend working with him and his team.

As a teacher myself, I was impressed with how well structured each session was and how each activity helped me improve my tennis as well as being incredibly enjoyable. Each session had a clear aim and included both technical training and match practice.

Michael creates a friendly yet professional atmosphere and builds confidence through praise but is quick to point out errors you are making and offer advice on how to correct this. I had great fun and the improvements were clear for everybody who attended, judging by the rallies that I and others were having at the end of the week."

- 1st Aug 2021

     (5 / 5)


"I started my sessions with Michael after a 3 year long break from tennis. Over five sessions, we focussed primarily on my backhand and serve.

Michael did a great job of picking apart the different elements of my technique and working on these one-by-one. There was clear progression from one session to the next, which allowed me to assemble individual components of my backhand swing and serve into coherent actions. I was then able to apply these skills in match situations.

Michael's attention to detail made our sessions both enjoyable and highly productive."

- 6th Apr 2021

     (5 / 5)


"Following a 10 year tennis playing hiatus, I reached out to Michael to brush up on my social tennis skills.

He is a really good communicator, has a great understanding of the game and makes the technical side of tennis easy to understand. He mixes up what we cover in our sessions (from techniques to match playing tips) which keeps the lessons fun. I would highly recommend him to anyone."

- 18th Mar 2021

     (5 / 5)


"I am pleased to find Michael as my one to one coach. He is very organised and patient.

For an adult beginner like myself, Michael is able to help me to dissect the challenging technical aspects (such as serving, forehand backhand, strength/spinning) into more achievable action points which I could practice, and hopefully to achieve collective tangible results.

Thank you Michael."

- 25th Feb 2021

     (5 / 5)


"Michael put me at ease and showed me the basics of tennis in a friendly and fun way. I haven't played tennis before so it makes learning the sport much easier."

- 15th Dec 2020

     (5 / 5)


"I really like Michael's teaching approach. Building layers from the basics to more advanced stuff. Lessons are well planned and there is a good balance of different kind of exercises.

I really like that Michael is giving feedback in every exercise we do, which helps to get the technique right!

Finally, Michael is very easy going and makes the lessons relaxed, fun and challenging. This is my very first experience with tennis and I LOVE it! :)"

- 27th Sept 2020

     (5 / 5)


"I was staying in Edinburgh for my vacation week and did morning training sessions with Michael :)

I really loved the variety of exercises and different techniques and tips that Michael shared. He is really in to teach you well and that helps you to improve. He is also very chilled and fun so you for sure will have fun while playing.

Highly recommend to anyone who wants to start or continue on tennis!"

- 17th Aug 2020

     (5 / 5)