Start Where You Are
Understand what you need to get started, what to bring, and how to approach your first tennis sessions with confidence.
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Tennis for Adult Beginners
Free tennis guidance from On The Rise Tennis Academy. Explore what is included, then use the academy’s existing form to request access.
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FREE GUIDE
Learn the basics and start playing
Always wanted to play tennis but didn't know where to start? This free guide walks you through the basics, essential strokes, court rules, and a simple four-week practice plan to help you build confidence on the court. No experience needed. Just bring your willingness to learn!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Your First Step Towards Becoming a Tennis Player
Starting something new can feel intimidating, especially when you don't know the rules, techniques, or where to begin. Tennis for Adults: The Complete Beginner’s Guide was created to make your first steps easier. Whether you've never held a racket or simply want to understand the game better, this guide breaks everything down into simple, practical steps. Learn at your own pace, develop good fundamentals, and discover how enjoyable tennis can be. Because every great tennis player starts somewhere.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything You Need to Start Playing Tennis
A simple, step-by-step introduction to help you understand the game and start building your skills.
Learn The Core Strokes
Get introduced to the forehand, backhand, serve, volley, and overhead with simple explanations of the fundamentals.
Find Your Tennis Program
Explore adult group classes, private lessons, and trial class options to find the right learning environment for your goals.
Understand Court & Scoring
Learn court boundaries, singles and doubles lines, tennis scoring, and how to build your first cooperative rallies.
Follow A Four-Week Practice Plan
Build your skills progressively with a flexible four-week framework covering contact, control, movement, serves, and points.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Brandon Sieh
MEET YOUR GUIDE Brandon is passionate about helping players develop their tennis skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game at every stage of their journey. Through On The Rise Tennis Academy, he believes that learning tennis should be approachable, enjoyable, and built on strong fundamentals. Whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or looking to improve your understanding of the game, Brandon's goal is to make learning easier with practical guidance and clear, step-by-step instruction. His philosophy is simple: Every player starts somewhere, and every rally is an opportunity to improve.
It's Never Too Late to Start Playing Tennis
Complete Beginners
Never held a tennis racket? Start with simple fundamentals and learn at your own pace.
Adults Returning To Tennis
Refresh your understanding of the game and rebuild your confidence on the court.
Self-Paced Learners
Follow practical guidance and a flexible four-week plan that fits your schedule.
What Beginners Are Saying
Real progress starts with the right guidance.
I always wanted to learn tennis but felt a little intimidated as a complete beginner. Having simple explanations of the basics made getting started feel much easier.
This guide makes tennis feel less complicated. I especially liked the breakdown of the different strokes and the four-week practice plan. It's a great starting point!
I wish I had something like this when I first started learning tennis! The explanations are easy to follow, and it helped me understand the game and what to focus on during practice.
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