Abstract The historical breakthrough made and great success achieved by our countrys women tennis players have set off a "tennis heat" throughout China, making tennis more and more popular. Tennis develops vigorously in Shanghai, with the number of tennis court increasing with each passing day and tennis clubs mushrooming in each district. Being the primary organization of tennis, tennis clubs play an important role in the development of tennis, citizens awareness of physical education and the improvement of their fitness. However, the development of some tennis clubs in Shanghai is still in its infancy, with many problems demanding prompt solution in the process of foundation and development. Resorting to literature consultation, questionnaire, field investigation, specialist interview, m