Wimbledon fever? Where to learn tennis in Singapore
Top 5 academies to master tennis
Text: Rachel L
A great way to work up a sweat, stay active, and connect with others, there’s no question why tennis is a sport enjoyed by many around the world. And with Wimbledon 2021 well underway, there’s no better time to pick up your racquet. However, many of us might not have the prior experience to hold our own in a game while others might find themselves a little rusty from lack of practice. Thankfully, given its popularity in Singapore and especially during the pandemic, there’s no lack of tennis coaching here. Read on to find out The Soothe’s top places to find tennis lessons that will get you back on the court in no time.
Credit: Play! Tennis
Singapore’s highest-reviewed tennis academy is led by a team of experienced coaches that are eager to share their knowledge and passion for the sport with any attendees. In order to ensure that their students master the basics and see steady progress, Play! Tennis adheres to a detailed and organised lesson plan while also providing video analysis for their players so they can pinpoint weaknesses and improve. Trusted by more than 7,000 players, the academy offers coaching for players at a beginner, intermediate and advanced level. Their recently-resumed group classes are a great way to find new friends while their private and semi-private (pair) lessons might be more suitable for those who need a flexible class schedule.
For more information, visit https://www.playtennis.sg/.
SITA Tennis Academy Centre has assembled a global team of coaches from Europe, America, Africa, and other parts of the world to provide a holistic developmental path that caters to the needs of their players. From the social player to those aspiring to play competitively, SITA Tennis Academy Centre equips each of their students with a wide range of techniques, combined with strategies to improve tactical ability, physical fitness and mental strength. Their Men’s Drills offered high-intensity, lung-busting workouts for players on an intermediate level and above while their Ladies’ Drills provided equally effective sessions that cater to both beginners and players of experience. They also have Mixed Classes at the beginner and intermediate levels. While group classes are currently on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions, their private sessions are still ongoing.
For more information, visit https://www.sitatennis.com/private-group-lessons/.
Credit: Savitar
Savitar has been helping players of varying levels improve their tennis skills since 1999 and is recognised as one of the top coaching centres in Singapore. In recent years, they have joined the UFIT community as an expansion of their health and fitness programme. Their Discover Tennis Clinic is the ideal choice for beginners or those who want to revisit the basics, covering all the fundamentals, including forehand, backhand, volley, serve, overhead, and basic match play. For those looking to build upon their foundation, the Intermediate/ Master Tennis Clinic helps players perfect their footwork, master game tactics and stroke consistency. Apart from these and their private lessons, the centre also offers interesting classes such as Tennis Burn, a dynamic weekly session that helps players from all levels enhance their endurance, speed and power.
For more information, visit https://savitar.sg/about/ or https://www.ufit.com.sg/sports.
Founded by former full-time competitive player, Jun, the 8-member coaching team focuses on helping their students master the core fundamentals of tennis play. All of Jun Boy Tennis’ coaches have years of experience under their belt and offer group and private lessons for players from the beginner level and above. While beginners will go through the centre’s fundamental training course, those with experience will be assessed personally by their coaches to provide teaching that caters to their specific needs. While group lessons are currently suspended, private lessons are still ongoing. You can also assemble a group of friends to learn together and the centre will be more than happy to coach all of you together.
For more information, visit https://www.junboytennis.com/.
Players at B. Tennis can be sure that they’re in good hands. Its founder and coach, Matthieu Bonnafous, has spent 36 years playing tennis and 20 years coaching over 2000 players. Driven by his passion for the sport, he has travelled through 5 countries to share his knowledge and love for tennis. The academy offers group classes (reduced to 4 due to current restrictions) and private lessons at both private residences as well as public courts. Focused on equipping students with clean technical skills, Matthieu ensures that each lesson is the perfect balance between pleasure and effort.
For more information visit https://btennis.sg/b-tennis/.
