Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWeek 1: Player Evaluation
We begin by evaluating the player’s current level.
Identify strengths and weaknesses
Review forehand, backhand, serve, movement, coordination, and consistency
Discuss goals, experience, and confidence level
Create a clear starting point and development plan
Parent question:
How would you rate your child’s current tennis experience?
Beginner
Some experience
Intermediate
Competitive player
Not sure—please evaluate my child
Lesson 2-3Weeks 2–3: Tennis Fundamentals
The focus is on building a solid technical base.
Forehand, backhand, and serve preparation
Grip, stance, balance, contact point, and follow-through
Footwork and athletic positioning
Basic rallying skills
Tennis scoring and match-format basics
Parent question:
What is the highest priority for your child right now?
Learning the basics
Improving stroke technique
Serving and rallying
Movement and coordination
Learning scoring and match play
Building confidence and having fun
Lesson 4-10Weeks 4–10: Consistency and Strategy
Players learn how to use their strokes effectively in points and matches.
Improve ball tolerance and rally consistency
Develop control, placement, and shot selection
Learn court positioning and strategic target zones
Use simple patterns, such as cross-court rallies and attacking short balls
Recognize common opponent patterns and make better decisions
Build confidence under pressure
Parent question:
What would you most like your child to improve during this phase?
Consistency
Footwork and endurance
Match confidence
Strategy and decision-making
Serving and returning
Competing and keeping score
Lesson 11+Week 11 and Beyond: Match and Tournament Preparation
Once the player has a base, the focus moves to competing with a plan.
Develop a pre-match routine and warm-up plan
Create a simple game plan based on the player’s strengths
Learn how to prepare mentally for competition
Practice point play, scorekeeping, and match situations
Learn sportsmanship, line calls, and how to handle difficult situations respectfully
Teach players to communicate confidently and stand up for themselves appropriately during a match
Continue improving based on tournament and match feedback
Parent question:
Is your child interested in match play or tournament preparation?
Yes, tournament preparation
Yes, casual match play
Possibly in the future
Not at this time
