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Beginner training plan
Your first lessonπ Day 1 Client Assessment β Drill Outline
1. Warm-Up (5β10 mins)
β’ Dynamic stretching
β’ Short-court dinking (NVZ to NVZ) β feel & control
2. Paddle Control & Soft Game
β’ Straight-on & cross-court dinks β touch, consistency
β’ NVZ volleys β hand speed, reaction
β’ 3rd shot drop practice β soft shot under pressure
3. Footwork & Transition
β’ NVZ shuffle drill β lateral movement
β’ Midcourt transition shots β drop shots while advancing
4. Baseline Skills
β’ Cooperative groundstroke rally β forehand/backhand control
β’ Lob & overhead drill β positioning, timing
5. Serve & Return
β’ 10 serves β accuracy & depth
β’ Return reps β placement & consistency
6. Optional Mini-Game
β’ Half-court singles or rally points β game sense & decision-making
7. Coach Notes (Post-Session)
β’ β
Strengths
β’ β Weaknesses
β’ π§ Mental game traits
Lesson 4-10π Lessons 4β10: Development + Game Application
1. Warm-Up (5β10 mins)
β’ Cross-court dinks (forehand/backhand)
β’ Dynamic movement with paddle control (ladder, cone shuffle, quick taps)
2. Serve + Return Progression
β’ Serve to specific targets (deep corners, body)
β’ Return + NVZ rush β emphasize split step timing
β’ Serve β return β 3rd shot drop (live flow)
3. Third Shot Mastery
β’ Mix 3rd shot drops & drives (decision-making focus)
β’ Cross-court 3rd shots vs straight-on
β’ Add pressure: move up and reset after each shot
4. Transition Zone Training
β’ Live feeds from coach: move from baseline β NVZ with resets
β’ Emphasize paddle position, balance, and shot selection
β’ One-touch resets vs fast feeds (defensive focus)
5. Net Game + Offensive Play
β’ Volley/dink combos
β’ Dink β speed-up β reset β re-dink pattern
β’ βAttack zoneβ drills (paddle above net, step in, roll or punch volley)
6. Defensive Skills
β’ Reaction volleys & resets under pressure
β’ Block vs counterattack recognition
β’ Lob retrieval and re-settling play
7. Strategy & Situational Drills
β’ Pattern play: serve β return β drop β dink rally
β’ Doubles positioning: stacking, switching, covering middle
β’ Shot selection: when to reset, attack, lob, or roll
8. Game-Like Play (End Each Session)
β’ Half-court singles or doubles with constraints (e.g., must hit drop)
β’ Full-court points with specific focus (e.g., win at NVZ, reset under pressure)
β’ Rally scoring or mini matches to simulate competition
9. Review & Goals
β’ Quick recap: 1 strength, 1 area to improve
β’ Set specific challenge for next session (e.g., β5 consistent 3rd shot drops in a rowβ)
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