Learn Tennis with Aalay
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With 17 years of tennis experience, I've competed at state and national levels in India during my school and college years. I have a passion for teaching and have successfully coached both kids and adults, helping them to improve their game and love for tennis. Let's elevate your skills together!
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
🏅Pro Athlete
🔥7 Lessons
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Reviews
Total reviews3
Average rating
5.0
Taylor Mason
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 6
Aalay’s coaching style is both fun and effective. He made learning tennis enjoyable for my kids, turning practice sessions into something they look forward to every week. They’ve both shown incredible progress in such a short time.
Sebastian Salas
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 7
I’ve been playing tennis for years, so I needed a hitting partner at or above the same level. Aalay is an excellent hitting partner. His patience and detailed feedback have made a huge difference.
Adam Patrella
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 20
Aalay is fantastic! He has a way of breaking down complex techniques into easy steps that even beginners can understand. My backhand has never been better thanks to his guidance. Highly recommend
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:16 courts available
Rose Park
2650 O Street Northwest
1126 miles awayOutdoors
Rose Park
2600 O St. NW, Washington, DC 20007
1126.1 miles awayOutdoors
Francis Field
2500 N St NW
1126.1 miles awayOutdoors
Rock Creek Park
2301 N St NW, Washington, DC 20037
1126.3 miles awayOutdoors
Mitchell Park
23 23rd St NW & S Street Northwest
1126.3 miles awayOutdoors
P Street Beach
1414 22nd St NW #7
1126.3 miles awayOutdoors
Kalorama Park
1865 Kalorama Rd NW
1126.6 miles awayOutdoors
18th Street Tennis Courts
2179 18th St NW #2159, Washington, DC 20009, USA
1126.8 miles awayOutdoors
Marie Reed Recreation Center
2200 Champlain St, Washington, DC 20009
1126.8 miles awayOutdoors
3149 16th Street Northwest
3149 16th Street Northwest
1127 miles awayOutdoors
Benjamin Banneker Park
2495 Old Pendergrass Rd, Washington, DC 20024
1127 miles awayOutdoors
Volo Sports
1100 15th St NW
1127.1 miles awayOutdoors
Bruce Monroe Community Park
3000 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001
1127.7 miles awayOutdoors
Banneker Community Center
2500 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
1127.7 miles awayOutdoors
Banneker
2500 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
1127.8 miles awayOutdoors
Kennedy Recreation Center
1400 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
1127.8 miles awayOutdoors
Want a lesson at your home or a different location? We can help.
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lesson**Objective:** Introduce basic tennis skills, court awareness, and game rules.
**Duration:** 1 hour
**Warm-Up (10 minutes):**
- **Jogging:** Light jogging around the court to get warmed up.
- **Dynamic Stretching:** Arm circles, leg swings, and gentle torso twists to prepare muscles.
**Introduction to the Court (5 minutes):**
- Explain the court layout: baseline, sidelines, service line, and the net.
- Discuss basic scoring: love, 15, 30, 40, game, set, match.
**Basic Grip and Stance (10 minutes):**
- Teach the 'Eastern Forehand Grip' for beginners.
- Demonstrate the ready position: feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, racquet up.
**Forehand Technique (15 minutes):**
- **Demonstration:** Show the correct forehand swing (preparation, contact, follow-through).
- **Drill:** Practice hitting balls, focusing on form.
**Backhand Introduction (10 minutes):**
- **Simplified Two-Handed Backhand:** Easier for beginners to control.
- **Drill:** Similar to forehand, practice hitting back.
**Game Play (10 minutes):**
**Cool Down (5 minutes):**
- **Static Stretching:** Focus on arms, legs, and back to prevent stiffness.
- Recap the day's lesson.
**Homework (Optional):**
- practicing the grip and swing at home with a racquet, even without a ball.
- watching a short tutorial videos on forehand and backhand basics.
Advanced training plan
What you need to bringPlease bring your own racket.
What I can bringI will bring a bucket of balls and drill cones.
Frequently asked questions
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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