Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWe start by getting a feel for where you are and what you want out of the game — then we get you hitting right away, because nothing builds confidence like rallying on day one. I’ll cover the fundamentals that make everything else easier: grip, ready position, the serve, and the basic dink and groundstroke. You’ll also pick up the scoring and kitchen rules so you can jump into a real game. My goal is that you leave your first lesson already able to play and having fun doing it.
Lesson 2-3Now we build consistency. We’ll groove your serve and return so they’re reliable, and spend real time on dinking, since soft control at the kitchen is where beginners win points. You’ll start to understand court positioning and where to be with a partner. By the end of lesson three, rallies feel less rushed and you’re placing the ball with intention instead of just getting it back.
Lesson 4-10This is where your game really opens up. We’ll add the third-shot drop and the transition from the baseline up to the net — the shot that lets you take control of a point. You’ll work on volleys, resets, and reading where to hit based on your opponents’ position. We start playing out points and games so you can apply the skills under real pressure and see the strategy click.
Lesson 11+From here it’s refinement and personalization around your goals — whether that’s dominating rec play or stepping into tournaments. We’ll sharpen shot selection, add pace and spin control, tighten your resets under fire, and work advanced doubles strategy like stacking and shot patterns. Every session is built around the specific parts of your game we want to level up next.
