How to Play Tennis for Adult Beginners

Starting tennis as an adult can feel confusing — especially if you’re learning in group clinics, picking things up on YouTube, or trying to piece it together on your own.

This free online course was created specifically for adult beginners and improvers who want to understand the game properly, without pressure, hype, or complicated schedules.

Since COVID, more adults than ever have taken up tennis. That’s a good thing. The challenge is that many adults never get the foundations clearly explained. Coaches are often stretched for time, and adult beginners are expected to “just play” before things really make sense.

This course fills that gap.

You’ll learn tennis progressively, in short videos you can follow at your own pace. Everything is taught visually and clearly, using the same framework we use when coaching adults on court.

There’s no email sign-up and no obligation to travel. You can simply start where you are.

What You'll Learn in this fundamentals Beginner's Tennis Course

Why This Course Exists

Adult learners need a different approach to tennis.

Most beginner adults are taught one grip, little footwork, and very few fundamentals — then left to figure the rest out on their own. Over time, this leads to frustration, stalled progress, and often injury.

This course exists to give adults the foundational skills they need and deserve, so tennis feels more logical, more enjoyable, and easier on the body.

The goal is simple: help you build a base you can actually grow from.

What You’ll Learn in This Beginner Tennis Course

In this course, we focus on fundamentals — because fundamentals are where adults improve fastest.

You’ll learn:

The five core tennis strokes, broken down simply
Beginner-friendly grips and why they matter
Footwork basics that help you stay balanced
How to rally and keep the ball in play
Scoring and match basics explained clearly
Warm-up and cool-down routines to reduce injury risk
What you should be hearing in a good tennis lesson

We intentionally avoid unnecessary jargon, trends, or “next-gen” concepts. This is not about modern tennis — it’s about learning tennis properly.

Who You’ll Learn From

Rhonda Costa
Owner of Indie Tenis and Costa del Tennis
You’ll be guided step by step through the course using the same calm, technical approach used in adult training programs in Spain.

Tania Rada — Yoga for Performance Athletes
Simple, effective pre & post-court stretches designed specifically for tennis players, helping you stay loose and injury-free.

Jofre Porta
International coach who simplifies each tennis stroke through shadow movement, making technique easier to understand and feel.

What Comes Next (When You’re Ready)

This course is a starting point.

Once you can rally, understand the basics, and feel more confident on court, many adults choose to take the next step and train on court with other committed players.

When that time comes, Indie Tenis provides a clear pathway into small-group adult tennis camps in Mallorca, Marbella, and Andalucía — designed for adults who want to keep improving and enjoy the game more. Add Promo code IndieTenis or Costadeltennis for up to 15% off any training program + accommodation.

For now, start with the course.
Learn at your pace.
And decide what kind of tennis life you want next.

For adults who want a structured training environment beyond online learning, we openly recommend the Rafa Nadal Academy.

One of the reasons we trust this program is simple: they welcome adult players of all levels, including beginners, every week of the year. Adults train in small groups, follow a clear structure, and get exposure to a professional training environment without needing to be an advanced player.

For some adults, this becomes their first on-court training experience. For others, it’s a stepping stone before joining smaller, more personalized adult camps.