Beginner training plan
Your first lessonI. Introduction & Safety:
* Basic Overview
* Safety First (Awareness, Footwear, Hydration)
* Equipment Overview
II. Grip & Stance:
* Grip: Continental (Shake Hands)
* Stance: Ready Position
III. Basic Strokes:
* Forehand: Controlled Swing, Contact in Front
* Backhand: Controlled Swing, Contact in Front
* Key Point: Focus on Control, Not Power
IV. Serving:
* Underhand Serve: Drop & Upward Swing
* Basic Serve Rules: Diagonal, Into Box
V. Returning the Serve:
* Ready Position
* Get the Ball Over the Net
VI. The Kitchen (Non-Volley Zone):
* No Volleying Inside
VII. Basic Gameplay:
* Simple Rallying
Lesson 4-10Lesson 4: Building Game Strategy & More Advanced Skills
* Focus: Introducing Basic Strategy, More Advanced Strokes/Concepts.
* Key Areas:
* Serve & Return Strategy: Where to serve, basic return placement.
* Kitchen Play Strategy: When to approach the net, kitchen positioning.
* Introduction to the Dink: Gentle, short shots over the net.
* Overhead Strokes (Brief Intro): If appropriate, a basic introduction.
* More Complex Rallying: Longer rallies with a focus on strategy.
* Playing Games with Rules: Implementing more game-like scenarios.
Lesson 2-3Lesson 2: Refining Strokes & Basic Movement
* Focus: Better Forehand/Backhand, Controlled Hitting, Simple Court Movement.
* Key Activities: Consistency Drills, Target Practice, Sideways/Forward Movement, Serving Consistency & Slight Placement, Short Rallying & Basic Scoring.
Lesson 3: Introduction to Volleying & Court Positioning
* Focus: Understanding Volleys, Kitchen Rule in Action, Basic Court Awareness.
* Key Activities: Gentle Volley Practice, Kitchen Rule Review & Drills, After Serve/Return Positioning, Partner Awareness, Short Gameplay with New Elements.
