Welcome & Warm-up (5–10 min)
Light jog, dynamic stretches, and simple footwork drills.
Racquet Basics (5 min)
Show how to hold the racquet (continental grip), explain parts of the racquet.
Hand-Eye Coordination (10 min)
Toss and catch with racquet, bounce ball on strings, basic control drills.
Forehand Introduction (10–15 min)
Teach ready position, swing path, and shadow swings. Then feed slow balls to hit.
Short Rally or Game (5 min)
Try a mini rally or fun game like "bounce-hit-catch" to build confidence.
Cool Down & Review (5 min)
Light stretching and review what they learned. Encourage and praise!
Lessons 4–10: Skill Building & Game Play
Refine Technique:
Keep improving forehand, backhand, and serve with more reps, targets, and feedback.
Introduce New Strokes:
Add volleys, overheads, and return of serve. Use simple drills first, then live practice.
Footwork & Movement:
Emphasize split step, recovery, and lateral movement in all drills.
Rally Development:
Progress to longer baseline rallies, then add approach shots and net play.
Scoring & Rules:
Teach basic tennis scoring, how to start a point, and practice game play situations.
Mini Matches:
Include short matches or point play (e.g., first to 5 points) to apply skills in real context.
Confidence & Fun:
Keep sessions fun, encouraging, and focused on progress over perfection.
Lesson 2 – Build on Forehand & Introduce Backhand
Warm-up (5–10 min)
Jog, side shuffles, and racket taps or ball bounces.
Forehand Review (10 min)
Quick recap with shadow swings and feeding drills.
Introduce Backhand (10–15 min)
Two-handed grip, stance, swing path. Start with shadow swings, then feed slow balls.
Footwork & Movement (5–10 min)
Small steps, split step, moving to the ball and recovering.
Mini Rally (5–10 min)
Forehand and backhand from service line, aiming for consistency.
Cool Down & Feedback (5 min)
Stretch and highlight progress.
Lesson 3 – Serve Introduction & Rally Practice
Warm-up (5–10 min)
Movement drills and racket control games.
Forehand & Backhand Review (10 min)
Quick drills to reinforce technique.
Introduce Serve (15 min)
Start with serve motion breakdown: toss, swing, contact. Practice shadow swings, then try slow serves from the baseline or service line.
Rally Practice (10 min)
Try controlled rallies using forehand/backhand. Add targets for fun.
Game Element (5 min)
Serve and play out a point, or simple accuracy contest.
Cool Down & Next Steps (5 min)
Review key tips and motivate for next class.
Advanced Player – Lesson 1
1. Warm-up (10 min)
Dynamic movement, shadow swings, short-court rally to loosen up.
2. Assessment Rallies (10–15 min)
Baseline rallies (forehand/backhand), volleys, and serves to evaluate technique, footwork, and consistency.
3. Technical Focus (15 min)
Choose 1–2 areas to sharpen (e.g., forehand acceleration, backhand timing, serve variation). Use live feeds or drills with targets.
4. Tactical Drills (15 min)
Situational points:
Offense/defense transitions
Approach + volley patterns
Serve + 1st ball strategies
5. Point Play (10–15 min)
Play out points with specific goals (e.g., attack second serve, use cross-court patterns).
6. Cool Down & Review (5 min)
Stretch, give detailed feedback, and set goals for future lessons.
Lesson 2 – Serve & Return Focus + Transitions
1. Warm-up (10 min)
Dynamic movement, short-court rally, volleys.
2. Serve & Return (20 min)
Work on serve placement, spin, and second-serve confidence.
Practice aggressive + neutral returns (forehand/backhand sides).
3. Transition Drills (15 min)
Serve + approach
Return + attack
Emphasis on timing and court positioning
4. Point Play (10 min)
Situational points: serve/return with transition goal.
5. Review & Cool Down (5 min)
Lesson 3 – Pattern Play & Shot Selection
1. Warm-up (10 min)
Footwork ladder + short-court topspin rally.
2. Rally Patterns (20 min)
Cross-court control, down-the-line change-ups
Inside-out/in forehands
Deep-to-deep and angle drills
3. Shot Selection Game (15 min)
Coach feeds or point play with tactical constraints (e.g., hit deep then attack short ball)
4. Competitive Points (10 min)
Games to 7 with tactical focus (e.g., play to opponent's backhand)
5. Cool Down & Tactical Recap (5 min)