Tennis
Celebs are picking up their rackets together to encourage kids out on court this summer
From CBBC presenters and renowned YouTubers to Olympians and sporting super stars – there’s a few new faces on the scene that are doing their bit to inspire kids everywhere to pick up a racket and make tennis their own this summer.
Don’t have a net? Don’t need one. Don’t know how to hit a ball? Don’t worry about it. There’s a host of recognisable stars playing their own way, taking to the courts, and having fun.
We’ve all heard of British tennis players Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray, but this summer there are some new faces on the block as four celebrity guests feature in an all-new LTA special, Celebs Served Up.
Bright eyed and bushy tailed; CBBC presenter, Lee Hinchcliffe, and former track and field athlete, Perri Shakes-Drayton, were first up to face the music – or the courts, shall we say.
With Hinchcliffe substituting the studio for the hard courts, and Shakes-Drayton trading her hurdles in for a racket, they were ready to embark on their own tennis journey, training with some of the UK’s finest youth coaches to prepare for battle against youngsters in the ‘Smash Squad’.
The new series premiered on the LTA’s Official YouTube channel just last month, and with the grass court season in touching distance, Hinchcliffe and Shakes-Drayton, plus two other mystery guests, are eager for you to join them in picking up a racket and giving tennis a go this summer.
How do you get involved, you ask?
LTA Youth is an innovative new programme that encourages kids nationwide to give tennis a go and get involved, with inclusivity, accessibility, and most of all – fun - at its core.
The programme has been created for anyone between the ages of 4-18 years old - whether you’re a tennis junky or a beginner, it doesn’t matter here. So, why not take to the courts and make the most of tennis!
To find out more you can check out the LTA’s official website or sign up NOW to get involved at LTA Youth Programme | Tennis Lessons 4-18 Year Olds | LTA
