Beginner training plan
Your first lessonLesson 1: Introduction to Tennis & Basic Grip
Objectives:
• Understand the basic rules of tennis.
• Learn proper grip techniques (Eastern, Continental, Semi-Western).
Drills & Activities:
• Warm-up: Dynamic stretching, footwork drills.
• Grip practice: Hold the racquet correctly with different grips.
• Ball tapping: Bounce the ball on the racquet for control.
• Mini-rallies: Hitting slow balls over the net with a partner.
Lesson 11+Lesson 11+: Advanced Play & Specialized Training
Objectives:
• Fine-tune techniques and competitive strategies.
• Develop advanced shot variety.
Drills & Activities:
• Advanced shot-making (drop shots, slices, inside-out forehands).
• High-intensity rally drills.
• Situational match play (e.g., serve at deuce and advantage points).
• Tournament-style competition among students.
Lesson 4-10Lesson 4: Serve Fundamentals
Objectives:
• Develop the basic motion for a serve.
• Understand toss placement and contact point.
Drills & Activities:
• Trophy position practice (without ball).
• Toss and catch drill (practicing consistent toss).
• Half-serve drill: Serving from the service line.
• Full serve with targets in the service box.
Lesson 5: Return of Serve & Footwork
Objectives:
• Improve reaction time for returning serves.
• Learn proper split-step and footwork.
Drills & Activities:
• Partner serve & return drill (slow-paced).
• Reaction drill: Coach calls forehand/backhand before serve.
• Footwork ladder drills for agility.
• Point-based return challenge.
Lesson 6: Volleys & Net Play
Objectives:
• Master forehand and backhand volleys.
• Learn positioning at the net.
Drills & Activities:
• Volley technique with coach feeding.
• Touch volley drill (soft hands for control).
• Approach shot + volley combination.
• Reflex volley drill with quick exchanges.
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