Beginner training plan
Your first lessonPickleball Drills
• Bounce–Hit Drill: Players let the ball bounce and gently tap it over to learn timing and control
• Kitchen Line Mini-Rallies: Short controlled rallies near the net to build touch
• Target Serving: Serving into large zones to learn proper form and rules
Tennis Drills
• Drop Feed Forehand & Backhand: Coach drops the ball to focus on clean contact
• Bounce–Hit Control Drill: Builds timing and basic swing path
• Racquet Coordination Drill: Tapping ball on the strings for control
Focus: Grip, basic swing technique, rules, scoring, movement, and overall skill evaluation
Lesson 2-3Pickleball Drills
• Cross-Court Dinking: Soft controlled shots to build consistency and patience
• Baseline Rally Drill: Continuous rally to improve consistency
• Serve + Return Flow Drill: Learning real point rhythm
Tennis Drills
• Mini-Court Rally: Short-court consistency and control
• Cross-Court Rally: Learning safe rally positioning
• Target Hitting: Aiming at zones for accuracy
Focus: Shot consistency, movement, directional control, and basic strategy
Lesson 4-10Pickleball Drills
• Third Shot Drop Drill: Soft shots from baseline into the kitchen
• Volley Reaction Drill: Quick hand speed and reflex work at the net
• Transition Zone Drill: Moving from baseline to net under control
Tennis Drills
• Serve + 1 Drill: Serve followed by a controlled first rally shot
• Approach & Volley Drill: Attacking short balls and finishing at the net
• Live Rally Points: Point play starting with coach-fed balls
Focus: Positioning, shot selection, net control, partner communication, and match awareness
Lesson 11+Pickleball Drills
• Speed-Up & Counter Drill: Attacking and defending fast exchanges at the net
• Poaching Drill: Learning aggressive net movement in doubles
• Pressure Point Play: Playing only at high-score situations
Tennis Drills
• Consistency Under Pressure Drill: Long rally requirements
• Directional Pattern Drill: Cross-court before attacking down the line
• Match Simulation Sets: Full set play with live coaching
Focus: Advanced strategy, consistency under pressure, mental toughness, and competitive habits
