Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWe will assess athletic background, coordination, and experience. I will introoduce grip, ready position, and basic swing mechanics
Focus on forehand and rally introduction
Key Elements:
• Warm-up with dynamic movement
• Shadow swings + hand-fed balls
• Introduce forehand grip (Eastern or Semi-Western)
• Footwork basics: split step, lateral movement
• Begin tracking/contact skills
• Light rally with coach
Lesson 11+We will sharpen strategy, mental resilience, and match fitness. I will customize lessons based on player strengths and style of play
Key Elements:
• Advanced rally tolerance and pressure drills
• Serve + 1 / Return + 1 scenarios
• Match simulation with debrief and corrections
• Focus on pre-point routines, emotional control, and resilience
• Target training based on player type (e.g., baseliner vs. net-rusher)
• Tournament prep or match play strategy (if competitive)
Lesson 4-10We will develop match-play skills, court awareness, patterns of play, and add depth, direction, and spin to shots.
Key Elements:
• Topspin and slice mechanics
• Consistency drills (cross-court, down-the-line)
• Serve + return progression (direction + variety)
• Approach shots, transition footwork, and net coverage
• Introduce scoring + play mini points or games
• Court positioning and tactical decision-making
Lesson 2-3We will build muscle memory for forehand and backhand. Then, introduce serve basics and net play (volleys).
Key Elements:
• Feed drills for groundstrokes (forehand & backhand)
• Racquet path, contact point, recovery position
• Begin serving technique: toss, rhythm, motion (no power yet)
• Intro to volleys: block technique, continental grip
• Live ball rallying from service line or baseline
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Tennis with Mark C.New to TeachMe.To
