Tennis lessons near me in Denver, CO

Week 1: Baseline Consistency & Depth • Technical: Cross-court and down-the-line rally drills • Drills: Deep ball feeding, targets within 3 feet of baseline • Physical: Endurance footwork drills (shadow tennis + cone drills) • Match Play: Best of 3 sets focusing on long rallies • Mental: Visualization of consistent groundstroke patterns

Week 1: Baseline Consistency & Depth • Technical: Cross-court and down-the-line rally drills • Drills: Deep ball feeding, targets within 3 feet of baseline • Physical: Endurance footwork drills (shadow tennis + cone drills) • Match Play: Best of 3 sets focusing on long rallies • Mental: Visualization of consistent groundstroke patterns

Great attitude lots of water light clothing

Racket, water bottle & great attitude!

A comfortable pair of tennis shoes and proper tennis attire.

Make it fun while teaching kids the fundamentals of the game

✅ 1. Keep It Playful and Game-Based • Use games like “King of the Court,” “Jailbreak,” or “Target Practice” rather than endless repetitive drills. • Turn technical skills into mini-challenges: e.g., “Who can hit 5 forehands in a row in the court?” • Use fun props like cones, hula hoops, targets, and obstacle courses. ⸻ ✅ 2. Use Modified Equipment • Rackets: Lighter and shorter junior rackets for better control. • Balls: Use red, orange, or green dot balls (slower and lower bounce). • Courts: Use smaller court sizes (Red: 36 ft, Orange: 60 ft) for kids under 10. • Nets: Portable mini nets for beginners. ⸻ ✅ 3. Focus on Movement & Balance • Incorporate footwork games: side shuffles, frog jumps, ladder drills. • Use shadow swings to teach technique without worrying about hitting the ball at first. • Do lots of hand-eye coordination games (throwing, catching, rolling). ⸻ ✅ 4. Teach Simple, Clear Technique • Break skills down into tiny steps: e.g., forehand grip → swing path → contact point. • Demonstrate often — kids learn best by copying. • Keep explanations short and age-appropriate. ⸻ ✅ 5. Keep Lessons Short & Varied • For kids under 8: 30-45 mins max. • Mix activities every 5-10 mins to hold attention. • Alternate high-energy games with short water breaks. ⸻ ✅ 6. Encourage Teamwork and Social Play • Do doubles and team challenges to make kids cheer for each other. • Pair stronger players with developing ones for peer learning. • Celebrate effort, not just wins. ⸻ ✅ 7. Build Confidence & Make It Positive • Praise good effort, sportsmanship, and improvement. • Avoid focusing only on mistakes; give 1 tip at a time. • Use stickers, small prizes, or “Player of the Day” awards.

I’ve worked with kids of all ages in clinics or one x one instruction. I’ve also worked with my daughters to develop their tennis.