Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWe will go over the rules of the game, do dynamic stretching, and practice dinking (hitting the ball lightly near the net)
Lesson 2-3Practice serving and returning serves on both sides of the court. We will end the lesson with a practice game implementing the rules we learned in Lesson 1.
Lesson 4-10- Learn good defense strategies
- Understand when to move to the kitchen and how to defend in the process
- Strengthen two handed backhands
- Improve on drinking success rate and shot placement
- Learn about lobs, speed ups, drives, drops and when to use these in game
- Ensure good form on all hits
- Understand set up’s for ATPs and Ernie’s
Lesson 11+Play practice rallies with full breakdowns and explanations on mistakes/strategy
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonPlay through rallies especially first four balls of each rally to identify weaknesses. Assess for strengths and confirm all basic shots (ex. serves, returns, dinks, drives) are dialed in. Strengthen serves and returns even more.
Lesson 2-3Learn third shot drop vs drive and strengthen fourth ball shots. Review common strategies on first four balls. Focus on perfecting first four balls. Drill resets from mid court and at non volley zone.
