Beginner training plan
Your first lesson*Covering the basics of how to hit the ball properly, emphasizing no back swing and proper contact point
*Becoming familiar with groundstrokes and getting rallies going
*Introduction to serving and returning
Lesson 11+*Volleying at the NVZ, emphasizing paddle angle and footwork
*Hitting an overhead smash, proper footwork and overhead smash drilling.
*Volleys at the kitchen line, focusing on hitting to tht baseline
*Groundstrokes to baseline drilling, emphasize using forehand and backhand.
*Real games with real scoring
Lesson 4-10*Groundstrokes including groundstroke to volley drilling and proper depth placement.
*Volleying at the NVZ, including proper footwork, paddle angle, swing path, stance, and drills. Building hand skills will be emphasized.
*Serving and returning drills, emphasis on correct placement and technique.
*Introduction to dinking and the soft game. Types of dinks, proper swing path, paddle angle, footwork, and sensations.
*NVZ and the importance of getting to the kitchen line, including beat the catch drill
*Games with rally scoring, skills learned above will be emphasized. Students will learn how to keep score, proper positioning, and footwork.
Lesson 2-3*Continuing to learn proper groundstroke technique. Proper paddle angle, swing path, and sensations emphasized.
*Fundamentals of serving, serve styles, footwork, placement, locations, and drilling.
*Returning the ball, including proper location and depth. Drilling will be emphasized.
*Game using rally scoring, implementing the skills learned.
