Can I hire a tennis racket?

We have a selection of rackets (and balls) to purchase at a number of our venues, at competitive prices. Tennis rackets are available in our sports retail shops at Hyde Park, The Regent's Park, Chiswick and Lammas Park. If you want to try a demo racket before making your purchase you can now do that for just £25 per racket with our exclusive Park Sports Demo Racket Service ! This amount will be deducted from your bill if you decide to subsequently buy the racket from the venue on the day. We do not provide rackets for hire.

What should I do if I'm unsure if my court booking or coaching session will go ahead?

You should call your local venue to ask, no more than one or two hours prior to the start of your booking.

What if I book an organised sporting activity and don't turn up, or if I need to cancel at the last minute?

Different rules for camps and courses apply, according to the circumstances. Please refer to our Cancellations and Refund Policy .

Can I move to a different day of the week for my course?

If we have a space we will be happy to help you change day. An administration fee will be applicable.

What rackets do you have for sale?

We have a range of tennis rackets to choose from, at competitive prices. At Hyde Park and The Regent's Park we also stock padel rackets. Please contact the venue for more details.

Before I book a course should I attend a Weekly Drill session?

Weekly Drills are ideal for trying out tennis or padel for the first time, or for determining your ability level before you sign up for a course. We encourage you to talk to a coach before booking, but attending a weekly drill is by no means compulsory.

What should I wear to play tennis?

Whites are for Wimbledon and while we all hope we can get there some day, we want you to bring your unique style to the court - the more colour the better! Wearing the right shoes is really important though – having the wrong ones can hurt your feet and cause injury. Wear a comfortable pair of trainers - these will stop you from slipping and getting foot and ankle injuries. When it comes to tennis kit, you can play in whatever you feel most comfortable in. Just remember you will be active – think t-shirts, shorts, tracksuit bottoms, sweatshirts.

What tennis racket should I buy?

For a beginner’s tennis racket, you don’t need to spend a lot of money – just look for a racket with a large head size. A larger racket head - between 95-110 square inches - will make it easier for you to hit the ball when you’re starting out. You can also test different grip sizes to find a racket that’s right for you. Grip sizes range from one to five and to find your correct size follow this step. When you wrap your hand around the handle, there should be a one centimetre gap (or the width of your little finger) between your thumb and first finger.

How often should I restring my racket?

The rule of thumb is to restring as many times each year as you average playing in one week. We recommend that you restring every six months as a minimum, to prevent tension loss. Visual indicators that you need to restring your racket include grooves in the intersections of your strings.

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Course Levels at Pitshanger Park

Make new friends and progress at your own pace from Beginner to Advanced levels. If you want to power up your skills by practicing in a group, we have a range of coaching programmes that cater to players of all ages and abilities. Build your skills and learn from top coaches, while meeting and socialising with new players on court – what’s not to love?

Park Sports Adult Tennis Courses Beginner

Beginner Courses

For new tennis players just starting, or those who may struggle with the fundamentals, such as forehand & backhand technique and consistency. Coaching includes drills and games to steadily introduce players to the game; teaching the basics of stroke play, how to serve and how to keep score.

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Improver Courses

Ideal for anyone returning to play after a long break, or players who have just completed the beginner’s course. Game-based learning is used to emphasise good stroke technique. We will cover forehand and backhand groundstrokes, how to serve, and return of serve, volley and smash technique. Games and point-based scenarios are used to introduce basic game tactics.

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Can I hire a tennis racket?

We have a selection of rackets (and balls) to purchase at a number of our venues, at competitive prices. Tennis rackets are available in our sports retail shops at Hyde Park, The Regent's Park, Chiswick and Lammas Park.
If you want to try a demo racket before making your purchase you can now do that for just £25 per racket with our exclusive Park Sports Demo Racket Service! This amount will be deducted from your bill if you decide to subsequently buy the racket from the venue on the day. We do not provide rackets for hire.
What should I do if I'm unsure if my court booking or coaching session will go ahead?
What if I book an organised sporting activity and don't turn up, or if I need to cancel at the last minute?
Can I move to a different day of the week for my course?
What rackets do you have for sale?

Adult Tennis Coaches at Pitshanger Park

Park Sports works with self-employed, highly experienced and professional LTA qualified coaches who deliver all Adult Tennis activities.

Anastasios Tsivoulas-Lazogkas
(LTA Level 3 Coach)
Accepting new clients
£40 / hour
Anastasios is a passionate and committed self-employed coach. He has extensive experience working with both Juniors and Adults, and always ensures that his players have fun while learning. As a life-long student of the game, when Anastasios is not on court you can find him watching, reading, or talking about tennis.
Availability: Monday – Sunday
Languages: English, Greek
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Availability:	Monday – Sunday
Languages:	English, Greek

How to Find Us

Although our sports hub is located at the end of Woodbury Park Road, for the easiest parking, we recommend using postcode W13 8DH. At the end of Bellevue Road, turn left on Perivale Gardens and you will find a free parking area for Pitshanger Park.

If arriving by bicycle, at the front of the courts, you will be able to use our bicycle parking rack to lock your bike up safely. You will need to bring your own padlock.

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