Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWe start by discussing your background. Any previous athletic skills you have can translate into valuable muscle memory, giving you a head start in mastering the sport.
Next, we’ll play a bit so I can assess your game. About 80 to 90% of the time, the biggest obstacles students face are foundational—particularly racket form. Even experienced players (myself included!) fall into lazy habits over time.
We focus on fixing these foundational issues right away because they are the root cause of most court mistakes. Once your mechanics are solid, everything else becomes easier and your results improve quickly. After all, a great topspin won't help much if your footwork and ball approach are out of form. Let's build a foundation that lasts!
Lesson 2-3Once your foundation is set, we dive straight into shot mechanics. We’ll break down, refine, and practice each technique until it feels natural.
Shot Mastery: Detailed instruction on drives, topspin, side spin, and slices.
Form & Positioning: Understanding sweet spots, body alignment, court geometry, and footwork.
Serving & Receiving: Since a serve represents half of every point, we focus heavily on building an effective, advantageous serve.
Court Strategy: Mechanics for returning shots, strategic ball placement, and optimal court positioning for every situation.
Lesson 4-10Next, we transition your game to the kitchen line and train you to think like a chess master on the court. With your shot placement now reliable, we shift focus to aggressive positioning and controlling the non-volley zone.
Kitchen Mechanics: Deep dive into volleying, holding the line, and executing high-level resets under pressure.
Partner Dynamics & Positioning: Learning synchronized movement with your partner to dominate the net and dictate the point.
Fast-Paced Tactics: Mastering rapid rallies, strategic speed-ups, and knowing precisely when to trigger them.
Lobbing & Defense: Executing offensive lobs and learning proper footwork and mechanics to defend against incoming lobs.
