Forehand & backhand foundations
Practise preparation, contact and a complete follow-through. Try the ideas you’ve seen in the videos against a real ball.
TOKYO / PRACTICE TOGETHER
Your next ball, in Tokyo.
Tennis practice & lessons
For beginner and intermediate players who want to hit with more confidence. We work on it together, in Japanese.
Play with passion. Grow with purpose. Start your next practice with David Liu.
Practice sessions in Katsushika. Check the venue for each date. First-time and solo participants are welcome.
- Mon, Oct 19 · 14:00–16:00 · Shibue Park · Court E
- Tue, Oct 20 · 14:00–16:00 · Shibue Park · Court F
- Wed, Oct 21 · 12:00–14:00 · Shibue Park · Court F
- Wed, Oct 21 · 14:00–16:00 · Shibue Park · Court F
- Sun, Oct 25 · 19:00–21:00 · Mizumoto General Sports Center · Court B
- Sun, Nov 1 · 17:00–19:00 · Higashi-Shinkoiwa Sports Ground Tennis Courts · Court B
- Tue, Nov 3 · 16:00–18:00 · Shibue Park · Court C
- Sun, Nov 8 · #1 16:00–17:00 · Niijuku Mirai Park · Hard Court A · ¥1,000/hour
- Sun, Nov 8 · #2 17:00–18:00 · Niijuku Mirai Park · Hard Court A · ¥1,000/hour
- Sun, Nov 8 · #3 18:00–19:00 · Niijuku Mirai Park · Hard Court A · ¥1,000/hour
- Sun, Nov 8 · #4 19:00–20:00 · Niijuku Mirai Park · Hard Court A · ¥1,000/hour
- Sun, Nov 8 · #5 20:00–21:00 · Niijuku Mirai Park · Hard Court A · ¥1,000/hour
- Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00–12:00 · Higashi-Kanamachi Sports Ground Tennis Courts · Court F
- Sat, Nov 14 · 19:00–21:00 · Higashi-Shinkoiwa Sports Ground Tennis Courts · Court D
- Sun, Nov 15 · 18:30–20:30 · Kamichiba Park Sports Ground · Court B
All dates are in 2026, Japan Standard Time (JST). Two-hour sessions cost ¥1,000 per person. Each November 8 session costs ¥1,000 per person for 1 hour. Capacity: 8 including David. Check availability and register on Tennisbear.
On November 8, choose from five one-hour slots, #1–#5. To join consecutive hours, register for every slot you want; the fee is ¥1,000 per person per hour. For a one-hour slot shifted by 30 minutes within 16:00–21:00, contact David in advance so availability can be checked and the time arranged. All play must finish by 21:00.
WHERE WE PRACTICE
Practice together in Katsushika.
Find David テニス on Google Maps ↗
Shibue Park tennis courts
These public courts are David’s regular venue for group practice and lessons. A place to work on fundamentals and footwork for players around Katsushika and Tateishi.
Dates and courts depend on booking availability. Before attending, check the confirmed event listing for the exact location and time.
Official Katsushika City venue & access guide ↗Getting here
- Address
- 3-3-1 Higashi-Tateishi, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo
- Nearest station
- Around 8 minutes on foot from Keisei-Tateishi Station
- Bus
- Routes Shin-Koi 51 or Shin-Koi 52: get off at Shibue Koen
Venue details and walking time follow Katsushika City’s official guide. For lesson enquiries, contact David through LINE or email.
ANOTHER PRACTICE VENUE
Kamichiba Park Sports Ground
Check the venue for each session
We also hold practice sessions at Kamichiba Park Sports Ground, a separate venue from Shibue Park. Check each Tennisbear listing for the date, court and meeting point.
Official Katsushika City guide to Kamichiba Park Sports Ground ↗Getting here
- Address
- 3-25-1 Higashihorikiri, Katsushika, Tokyo
- Nearest station
- About a 10-minute walk from Keisei Ohanajaya Station
- Bus
- About a 3-minute walk from Kamichiba Shogakko on bus route 有57, or Kamichiba Koen on route 綾01
Facility details and walking times follow the official guides from Katsushika City and the facility operator. Parking is limited; please use public transport.
ANOTHER PRACTICE VENUE
Mizumoto General Sports Center Tennis Courts
Sand-filled artificial-turf courts
We also hold practice sessions at Mizumoto General Sports Center. Check each Tennisbear listing for the date, court and meeting point.
Official Katsushika City guide to the Mizumoto tennis courts ↗Getting here
- Address
- 1-23-1 Mizumoto, Katsushika, Tokyo
- From Kanamachi Station
- From the north exit, take bus 金62 to Mizumoto Sogo Sports Center Iriguchi or Fureai-no-Ie, then walk about 3 minutes.
- From Kameari Station
- From the north exit, take bus 有36 to Mizumoto Sogo Sports Center.
Access details follow Katsushika City’s official guide; court facilities follow the operator’s guide.
ANOTHER PRACTICE VENUE
Katsushika Niijuku Mirai Park Tennis Courts
Hard Court A on November 8
On November 8, we offer one-hour practice sessions between 16:00 and 21:00. Check each Tennisbear listing for your slot, availability and meeting point.
Official Katsushika City guide to Niijuku Mirai Park Tennis Courts ↗Getting here
- Address
- 6-3-20 Niijuku, Katsushika City, Tokyo
- Nearest station
- About a 10-minute walk from Kanamachi (JR Joban Line or Keisei Kanamachi Line)
- Bus
- From Kanamachi Station north exit, take route 金02出入 toward Kanamachi Depot. Get off at Niijuku Mirai Park and walk about 2 minutes. Service is infrequent; check the timetable.
Address and access details are based on official Katsushika City and facility-operator guides.
ANOTHER PRACTICE VENUE
Higashi-Kanamachi Sports Ground Tennis Courts
Take a bus from Kanamachi Station
We also hold practice sessions at Higashi-Kanamachi Sports Ground. Check each Tennisbear listing for the date, court and meeting point.
Katsushika City’s official Higashi-Kanamachi tennis court guide ↗Getting here
- Address
- 8-27-1 Higashi-Kanamachi, Katsushika, Tokyo
- Route 金50
- From Kanamachi Station, take Tobu Bus Central to Higashi-Kanamachi Undojo Iriguchi, then walk about 5 minutes.
- Routes 金52 / 金54
- From Kanamachi Station, get off at Takasu or Sakura-dote, then walk about 10 minutes.
Address and access details are based on official Katsushika City and facility-operator guides.
ANOTHER PRACTICE VENUE
Higashi-Shinkoiwa Sports Ground Tennis Courts
About 7 minutes on foot from Shin-Koiwa Station
We also hold practice sessions at Higashi-Shinkoiwa Sports Ground. Check each Tennisbear listing for the date, court and meeting point.
Official Katsushika City guide to Higashi-Shinkoiwa Sports Ground ↗Getting here
- Address
- 1-18-1 Higashi-Shinkoiwa, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo
- Nearest station
- About 7 minutes on foot from the north exit of Shin-Koiwa Station on the JR Sobu Line, via Sky Deck Tatsumi
- Bus
- About 4 minutes on foot from the Higashi-Shinkoiwa 1-chome stop, or 5 minutes from Shin-Koiwa Station Northeast Plaza
Address and access information follow the official Katsushika City guide. Please use public transport.
WHAT WE PRACTICE
One part of your game at a time.
Through group practice and hitting, we work on technique, footwork and preparation for real play. Check each listing for the level and session plan.
Your feet, before and after contact
Approaching the ball, making small adjustment steps and recovering after contact. Connect your footwork with your racket movement.
Time to hit with others
Put what you’ve practised into hitting and continuous play. Choose a session that suits your pace and goals.
YOUR COACH
Your coach is still learning, too.
David Liu began tennis at 13 and reached the Ontario Tennis Association (OTA) U18 boys’ singles top 10 in August 2006. He earned a tennis-coaching qualification from Tennis Canada in 2005 and is currently an official Tennisbear ambassador.
I share my own practice and challenges on YouTube. Let’s enjoy the process of improving, as well as the shots that come together.
Read David’s story →FROM OUR PRACTICE
Practice built together at Shibue Park.
Tennisbear records 10 completed group lessons hosted by David between July 18 and September 5, 2026. Listed menus include directional forehand and backhand drills, volleys, smashes and serves. Here are three past sessions.
From groundstrokes to net play
A group lesson at Shibue Park. The public review covers groundstroke, volley and smash practice.
Past event details ↗Watch the practice review on YouTube ↗Groundstrokes & footwork
A group lesson at Shibue Park. Review technique and footwork in the public practice video.
Past event details ↗Watch the practice review on YouTube ↗Groundstrokes & volleys
A group lesson on Court D at Shibue Park. The public review shows preparation and movement for different shots.
Past event details ↗Watch the practice review on YouTube ↗David also keeps learning by joining singles, doubles and fundamentals sessions run by other organisers. The examples above are lessons he hosted himself.
View hosted & attended history on Tennisbear ↗HOW TO JOIN
Your first session, in three steps.
Check the date, court and level
Browse Tennisbear for a session at a court you can reach and a level that suits you.
Book through the event listing
Check the fee, cancellation terms, what to bring and where to meet before booking. Ask ahead if anything is unclear.
Bring a goal to the court
Decide what you’d like to practise and work on it one ball at a time. Watching a practice video can help you picture the session.
BEFORE YOUR FIRST SESSION
Questions before you join
Can beginners join?
We support beginners and intermediate players, but the required level varies by session. If you are picking up a racket for the first time or are unsure of your level, tell us about your experience and goals through LINE or email.
Which courts in Tokyo do you use?
Our regular venue is Shibue Park in Katsushika, around an 8-minute walk from Keisei-Tateishi Station. Venues depend on court availability, so check each confirmed Tennisbear listing for the exact court and meeting point.
Can I sign up on my own?
Book through Tennisbear when the session requirements and available spaces suit you. If you’re unsure which session to choose, tell me your current level and what you’d like to practise.
Are the price and group size always the same?
Duration and fees vary by session. Two-hour sessions cost ¥1,000 per person; November 8 slots cost ¥1,000 per person for 1 hour. Capacity is 8 including David. Check each listing for consecutive slots, time adjustments, cancellation and rain policies.
Will there be filming or YouTube uploads?
We use video to review practice. Check the event listing for filming and publication arrangements. If you have preferences or concerns about filming, please ask before booking.
Can I ask about lessons or hitting sessions?
Yes—contact us through our official LINE account or by email. Tell us your preferred area and dates, your current level, and what you would like to practise. We will confirm the details with you.
