1st Lesson: Fun & Foundations
Fun warm-up game (tag, relay)
Court tour & safety
Hand-eye coordination drills
Basic grip & forehand intro
Mini games: Balloon tennis, targets
Emphasize fun, movement, and encouragement
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Lessons 2β3: Core Skills & Simple Rallying
Warm-up game + coordination
Forehand & backhand intro (with red/orange balls)
Movement skills: Side steps, split step
Partner rallying: Drop/hit, bump rally
Games: Hit targets, partner rally challenges
Encourage sportsmanship & effort
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Lessons 4β10: Building Confidence & Play
Serve basics: Toss + tap
Rally practice: Forehand-backhand alternation
Net play: Simple volleys and approach shots
Introduce scoring: Tie-break style games
Fun match play (short games with help)
Develop rhythm, balance, and tracking skills
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Lessons 11+: Skill Growth & Mini Matches
Full rally development: Mini baseline rallies
Serve & return games
Court coverage & recovery
Team games: Doubles, king of the court
Mini tournament days
Positive reinforcement & progression tracking
1st Lesson: Fun & Foundations
Fun warm-up game (tag, relay)
Court tour & safety
Hand-eye coordination drills
Basic grip & forehand intro
Mini games: Balloon tennis, targets
Emphasize fun, movement, and encouragement
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Lessons 2β3: Core Skills & Simple Rallying
Warm-up game + coordination
Forehand & backhand intro (with red/orange balls)
Movement skills: Side steps, split step
Partner rallying: Drop/hit, bump rally
Games: Hit targets, partner rally challenges
Encourage sportsmanship & effort
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Lessons 4β10: Building Confidence & Play
Serve basics: Toss + tap
Rally practice: Forehand-backhand alternation
Net play: Simple volleys and approach shots
Introduce scoring: Tie-break style games
Fun match play (short games with help)
Develop rhythm, balance, and tracking skills
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Lessons 11+: Skill Growth & Mini Matches
Full rally development: Mini baseline rallies
Serve & return games
Court coverage & recovery
Team games: Doubles, king of the court
Mini tournament days
Positive reinforcement & progression tracking