Introductory Course
This course is the ideal introduction into racquet stringing. It is aimed at people looking to get a tasty of what racquet stringing involves before they fully commit to a more intense course. It can also be used by parents of junior players, or the players themselves to get a better understand of this skill. Not only does it cover how to string a racquet, but it includes information about different types of string and how to understand the technology used within the racquets.
Overview of course
A one day course will cover the following :-
The course may also cover the following: -
Learning Outcome of Courses
Depending on which course is attended, the learning outcome of the courses will be as follows: -
Understanding of the importance of: -
How to correctly:-
Costs
Notes
Courses will be provided by instructors who: -
A deposit of £50 is payable on booking, with the balance paid a week before the course.
Overview of course
A one day course will cover the following :-
- Discussion of string properties and characteristics,
- Discussion of frame properties and characteristics,
- Instruction on how to string a tennis racquet which will cover: -
- Removal of string in a correct manner,
- Measuring of string,
- Correct stringing methods,
- Handling of string.
- Attendees have opportunity to spend half a day stringing a tennis racquet,
- Removal and replacing grips, both base and overgrips,
- Replacing bumper/grommet strips,
The course may also cover the following: -
- How tennis racquet aren’t always made to advertised specifications and what it means to a player,
- How to set up a tennis racquet to avoid or alleviate injuries
Learning Outcome of Courses
Depending on which course is attended, the learning outcome of the courses will be as follows: -
Understanding of the importance of: -
- Different strings characteristics,
- Benefits of choosing the right string,
- The effects of choosing the wrong strings
- Using proper and sound techniques,
- In a manner that reduces stress on the frame,
- To avoid damage to the frame when stringing it,
- To improve performance of the tennis racquet,
- To provide a professionally finished product.
How to correctly:-
- Remove an old grip,
- Fit a new base grip,
- Apply an overgrip,
- Remove and replace bumper/grommet strips,
Costs
- Cost per person - £125
- Groups of 5 or more - 10% discount per person
- Groups of 10 or more – 15% discount per person
- ERSA Certified Stringer Test - €120
- ERSA Master Racquet Technician - €120
- ERSA 1 year Membership - €99
- ERSA 2 year Membership - €170
- ERSA 3 year Membership - €220
- ERSA Group/Corporate 1 year membership - TBC
Notes
Courses will be provided by instructors who: -
- Are qualified to MRT level or higher,
- have strung a several Grand Slam tournaments including Wimbledon,
- have strung at ITF futures, ATP Challengers, and ATP/WTA Tour events,
- are part of the Great Britain Davis Cup Team.
- Babolat stringing machines will be used on all course to aid the ease of learning of the attendees,
- All equipment will be supplied for the courses including tennis racquets, strings, grips and bumper/grommet strips.
- 6 LTA Licence points will be gained by coaches attending this course
- 6 LTA Licence points will be gained by taking and passing either an ERSA Certified Stringer or Master Racquet Technician Test
- Currently LTA Licence points will be applied retrospectively due to the LTA upgrading their CPD accreditation applications.
A deposit of £50 is payable on booking, with the balance paid a week before the course.
