Sports at PWS
Lawn Tennis
Lawn tennis coaching through the year and at summer camp – strokes, footwork and match temperament, one point at a time.
- Coaching all year
- Summer camp
- Match play
- All yearlawn tennis coaching
- Summer camptennis sessions every year
- Match playsingles and doubles
The sport at PWS
Strokes, footwork and nerve
Tennis teaches children to think fast, move well and stay calm when the score is tight. At PWS students learn the game through regular coaching during the school year, and summer camp offers extra time on court.
Beginners start with grips, strokes and rallies; more experienced players work on serve, tactics and match play.
- Coaching through the school year
- Tennis at the PWS summer camp
- From first rallies to match play
- Fitness, footwork and focus
What students do
How we train
Strokes
Forehand, backhand, volley and smash with correct grips.
Serve & return
A reliable serve and a confident return.
Footwork
Split step, movement and recovery on court.
Tactics
Building points, playing to strengths, doubles play.
Match temperament
Staying calm and positive under pressure.
Competition
Matches and tournaments for keen players.
The journey
From first try to the school team
- 1
Start
Grips, strokes and rallies.
- 2
Build
Serve, footwork and consistency.
- 3
Play
Points, sets and doubles.
- 4
Compete
Tournaments for keen players.
In pictures
Lawn Tennis at PWS
Questions
Good to know
Can beginners join tennis coaching?
Yes. Coaching covers beginners as well as students who already play.
Is tennis part of the summer camp?
Yes, lawn tennis is one of the PWS summer camp activities.
Do students need their own racquet?
The coach will advise families on equipment once a student has started.
Want your child to be part of it?
Sports are part of school life at PWS for every day-boarder and residential student. Ask us about admissions, the sports programme and trials.