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Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWe would talk about our approach to tennis which is, it is a game of motion and balance. We evaluate a student’s existing tennis ability and go over how we set up for the first two of the six shots we are looking to master, the forehand and the backhand.
Lesson 2-3We would continue work on the forehand and backhand working on “wait/weight on the ball” weight transfer techniques. By the end of lesson 3, the student would be refining their ready positions for shots and moving side to side, hitting groundstrokes with proper form.
Lesson 4-10From here, we would start to introduce the other main shots in tennis: the serve, the approach shot, the volley, the return of serve, the overhead and the drop shot. Out goal by the end of ten lessons will be to achieve some form of mastery of these eight shots.
Lesson 11+Whole continuing to work on improving the power, consistency and effectiveness of each shot, we’d like to attempt applying all the shots in game situations.

Advanced training plan
Your first lessonWe would talk to the student about their goals for tennis and playing history, as well as any specific areas the player would like to improve near term.
Lesson 2-3
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Through hitting, we would evaluate each of the main eight shots: forehand , backhanded, approach shot , serve, volley , overhead, drop shot and return of serve. in detail
Lesson 4-10These lessons would include a progressively more difficult challenging review of the eight shots in fist half of lesson, and the 2nd half is point situations, starting with both rally and serve.
Lesson 11+We will work on ratcheting up the power and intensity, as well as match preparation and specific game strategy.

Youth players
Working with teenagersI talk to the student and see what they want to achieve with their tennis. I want to still go through the progressions of executing the main shots, but also incorporate some game situations.

What you need to bringTennis shoes, racket, hat/sunscreen when hot, water/drinks

What I can bringRackets, tennis balls

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  1. Tennis
  2. California
  3. San Jose

Tennis 🎾 lessons with

Coach Paul Rubens

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Paul is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.
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42 ratings
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Paul is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.
Coach Rating
5.0
42 ratings
6 reviews

About your tennis coach

Unlock your tennis potential! I bring five decades of experience, including time as a pro athlete, to every lesson. My passion is guiding players of all levels to elevate their game in a fun, supportive environment. I remain competitive as a nationally ranked senior player. Let me help you become a complete player!

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: San Jose, California
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Years of Experience: 50 years
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Given: 96 lessons
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Accomplishments

🎾4.83 UTR
🏅Pro Athlete
➕Nationally Ranked Senior Player

Specializations

🎯Return of Serve
🎯Footwork & Movement
🎯Backhand
🎯Volley
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From$135per lesson

Reputation

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Paul is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.
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Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
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Top compliments from students
  • Clear instruction×15
  • Expert knowledge×7
  • Fun lesson×6
  • Goal focused×6
  • Super encouraging×4
Ketul P.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Paul is great! Highly recommend for all levels beginner to expert. He’s great at spotting and correcting mechanics as well as teaching strokes from the ground up.
Rouyun Z.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Good instructions and correction for your form. Fun class with excellent foot works!
George A.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
I was able to cover all the fundamentals including front hand, back hand, serves, and positioning. Coach Paul gave fantastic advice and homework to step up my game.
Gaby O.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
What a WONDERFUL Coah! Paul is patient, kind, super knowledgable and make learning fun. I had a superb experience training with him.
Onmanee H.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
I loved that Paul is professional and patient throughout the lesson. His approach made it easy to stay focused and learn at my own pace. If you’re thinking about improving your tennis skills, I highly recommend trying his lessons. They’re a great way to build confidence and have fun on the court. Give it a go! 🎾
Kristin P.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 29•Verified ✓
The lesson kept things tight and practical, with detailed feedback and prompt corrections whenever I slipped up, and I appreciated the close-to-home setting that helped me stay focused. A clear step-by-step plan would push it further, so I’m optimistic to see even more momentum next lesson.

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