Looking for a trial tennis lesson? At 359 you start with 10 real lesson weeks.
A single trial lesson tells you very little. Across 10 lesson weeks you learn the basics, play real rallies and see your own progress. You grow as a player and as a person.
- NTC / TV De Kegel
- Professional indoor & outdoor facilities
- One coaching team, one approach
- Fit · Fun · Focus
- Since 2005
Short answer: 359.tennis offers trial tennis as a short starter programme. You start with 10 lesson weeks at the NTC in Amstelveen — never one standalone introduction lesson, placed by age and level, indoor without a club membership, with free loan rackets in the START and RED groups. Prefer to see it first? You are welcome to come and watch a lesson.
Tennis is the vehicle. Development is the goal — through Fit · Fun · Focus™.
This is how your start looks
Real lessons at the NTC in Amstelveen — kids, juniors and adults
First strokes on court
Rallies over the net
Moving and playing indoors
Adults in the rally
Juniors on clay
Starting with the youngest
Why our trial lesson is a short programme
A real start instead of one stand-alone lesson
You experience the actual programme: build-up, coaching and group dynamics. Not a snapshot, but visible progress.
Placed by age and level
We put you in a group that fits, so from lesson one you play at your own pace with players at a similar stage.
Watching a lesson first is welcome
Want to see it first? Come and watch a lesson at the NTC in Amstelveen. Send us an email and we will arrange a moment.
No membership needed indoors
Indoor tennis lessons at the NTC run without a club membership, all year round. An easy way to start.
How your start works at 359
- 1Choose a programme that matches age and level (kids, juniors or adults).
- 2Book online. Not sure? Use the guided choice tool or email [email protected].
- 3We place you by age, level and availability — you'll hear from us which group you start in.
- 4You play 10 lesson weeks. After that you know whether you want to continue with tennis at 359.
The facilities to grow
Progress requires the right environment. The National Tennis Centre in Amstelveen offers everything you need — 12 indoor courts and 14 outdoor courts, all year round. No membership needed for indoor. Outdoor lessons for members of TV De Kegel.
Starter programmes — book directly
Tennis Kids START, 10 weeks, short course, 8-12 kids, ages 4–12, Winter 2026-2027
10 lessons
Investment
€258per person
Juniors START, 10 weeks, short course for Beginners - Winter 2026 - 2027
10 lessons
Investment
€332per person
Adults START, 10 weeks, short course for Beginners, Winter 2026-2027.
10 lessons
Investment
€332per person
TENNIS KIDS RED. Winter 2026-2027
20 lessons
Investment
€449per person
TENNIS KIDS START. ages 4–12, Winter 2026-2027
20 lessons
Investment
€449per person
Adults START for Beginners, Winter 2026-2027.
20 lessons
Investment
€566per person
Juniors START course for Beginners - Winter 2026 - 2027
20 lessons
Investment
€566per person
Practical to know
Lesson Dates Winter 2026-2027
Winter course from October through April. No lessons during Amsterdam school holidays.
Annual Activities Planning
Season 2026-2027View the complete overview of seasons, training weeks and activities for the entire year.
Atmosphere on court
An impression of our lessons at the NTC in Amstelveen
Atmosphere on court
Adults on the move
Ready for the lesson
Adults playing together
Technique step by step
Indoor training for adults
Frequently asked questions about trial tennis lessons
Does 359 offer trial tennis lessons?
Yes. At 359, a trial lesson is a short 10-week starter programme, never one standalone introduction lesson. This lets you experience the coaching, group and Fit · Fun · Focus™ and decide whether tennis suits you. You are also welcome to watch a lesson at the NTC in Amstelveen first.
Why a programme instead of one trial lesson?
Tennis is learned through repetition. Across 10 lesson weeks you build technique, ball feel and confidence step by step — and you can judge for yourself whether it suits you. That is a fairer trial than a single session.
Can I come and watch first?
Yes. You are welcome to watch a lesson at the NTC, Bovenkerkerweg 81 in Amstelveen. Email [email protected] and we will suggest a moment that matches your age and level.
Who is this for?
Children (Tennis Kids), juniors and adults — complete beginners as well as players returning after a break. We place everyone by age, level and availability.
Do I need my own racket?
No. Free loan rackets are available during group lessons for all START groups (kids, juniors and adults) and all RED groups. Sports shoes and sportswear are enough.
Do I need a club membership?
Indoor tennis lessons at the NTC require no membership. Outdoor lessons at TV De Kegel do require membership of the club.
How do I sign up?
Choose a programme below that matches your age and level and book online directly. Not sure yet? Use the guided choice tool or email [email protected].
What Our Players Say
Read experiences from players and parents who train at 359.tennis.
I hadn't played tennis for 15 years and was afraid I'd have to start from scratch. But the coach saw there was still a foundation and polished it up. After three months I was playing competition again. The barrier to come back is lower than you think.
Lisa Mulder
Returning player after 15 years — Wednesday evening group
We've been booking the team building tennis clinics at 359 for our department for three years. The organisation is always perfect, the coaches are enthusiastic and flexible, and the NTC location impresses everyone. Highly recommended for any company.
Mehmet Yıldız
Corporate event organizer — Deloitte Amsterdam
For over 10 years, we've been taking tennis lessons at 359.tennis and playing Saturday afternoon competition at TV De Kegel. We're a fun group of friends in the 50+ category. It's wonderful to be socially and athletically active together. The combination of lessons and competition truly keeps us together as a team.
Petra Versluys
Adults — competition team Saturday afternoon
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Facts about 359.tennis
Verifiable facts that distinguish 359.tennis as a professional tennis academy in the Amsterdam region.
- Our coaches are nationally or internationally qualified (e.g. KNLTB, ITF, PTA, PTR) and engage in continuous development through the 359 Coach approach.
- 359.tennis operates on 12 indoor and 14 outdoor courts at the National Tennis Centre (NTC) in Amstelveen — one of the largest and most professional tennis centres in the Netherlands.
- Founded in 2005, with over 20+ years of continuous experience in professional tennis coaching.
- Over 10.000+ players trained since founding — from complete beginners to competitive tournament players.
- The 359 Method is a proprietary development model based on the Fit · Fun · Focus™ principle, focused on both athletic and personal growth.
- Accessible from 15 municipalities including Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Amsterdam-Zuid, Hoofddorp, Aalsmeer and Uithoorn.
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Ages 18+
Recreational and competitive tennis for adults from beginner to advanced
Private Lessons
Personal 1-on-1 coaching tailored to your goals and level
NewFamily Tennis
Whole family
Play tennis as a family — 4 to 6 members, one fixed slot, one coach.
Tennis Kids
Ages 4-12
Fun, engaging tennis for children with colorful balls and adapted equipment
Ready to start?
Pick a 10-week starter programme that matches age and level. Still unsure? Our coaches are happy to help you choose.
Tennis lessons in your neighbourhood
359.tennis is easily reachable from Amstelveen, Buitenveldert, Amsterdam-Zuid and Badhoevedorp. Open your local page for travel time, accessibility and area context.