Player types

Player type	Description	Training regimen	Competitions
Hobbyist	A player who plays tennis for one hour every month, usually as a casual interest. Enjoys hitting the ball occasionally, often using the game as a fun and peaceful way to get a light workout and socialise with friends or family.	Attends lessons or plays tennis for one hour every month.	Monthly social tennis.
Weekly warrior	A player who practices tennis for one hour every week, enjoying it as a regular leisure activity. Looks forward to their weekly tennis practice as a way to relax and stay active. Their main aim is to have fun and maintain a healthy lifestyle, not to compete seriously.	• Regularly attends tennis lessons once a week, if this is not possible, practices once a week with another player. • Attends tennis camps whenever possible.	• Monthly community tennis. • Tennis club tournaments. • Tennis camp tournaments.
Competitor	A player who devotes 2-5 hours a week to tennis training and playing, showing a consistent commitment to improving their game. Participates in local competitions and club leagues, taking pride in developing skills and strategic play. Focuses more on honing technique and friendly competition.	• 1 or 2 group sessions per week. • 1 hour of private lessons per week. • 1 hour of tennis fitness per week. • Attends tennis camps whenever possible.	• Monthly community tennis. • Tennis club tournaments. • Tennis camp tournaments. • ETL/league tournaments.
A serious striker	A player who dedicates 6-10 hours a week to tennis training and fitness, showing a serious commitment to the sport. They are likely to participate in competitive leagues and tournaments, constantly working on their physical fitness, agility and tactics to outperform their opponents. Their commitment extends beyond the field, involving holistic fitness routines and nutritional considerations to improve their performance.	• 2 or 3 group training sessions per week. • 1-2 hours of private lessons per week. • 1-2 hours of training matches per week. • 1-2 hours of tennis fitness per week. • Attends tennis camps whenever possible.	• Monthly community tennis. • Tennis club tournaments. • Tennis camp tournaments. • ETL/league tournaments. • Team inter-club competitions.
Ace of tennis	A player who devotes more than 11 hours a week to tennis training and fitness, showing great commitment and passion for the game. They are highly competitive, often participating in high-level tournaments and striving for excellence in every aspect of the game. Their lifestyle focuses on tennis, involving intense training, professional coaching and a rigorous fitness regime to stay at the top of their game.	• 2 or 3 group training sessions per week. • 1-5 hours of private lessons per week. • 3 to 5 hours of practice matches per week. • 2 to 5 hours of tennis fitness per week. • Attends tennis camps whenever possible.	• Monthly community tennis. • Tennis club tournaments. • Tennis camp tournaments. • ETL/league tournaments. • Team inter-club competitions. • ITF World Senior/Junior Competitions.