Beginner training plan
Your first lesson- How to hit a forehand and backhand:
- How to hold/grip and swing the racket
- Learn form and movement to create power and make contact with the ball
- Practice hitting forehand and backhands through ball feeding
Lesson 2-3- Continue practicing forehand and backhands, where I would help make adjustments for the player’s improvement
- Start learning consistency and control by first directing shots down the center
- Beginning of rallying
- Review and practice movement to create space before hitting the ball
Lesson 4-10- Continue practicing rallies
- Learn the areas of court
- Learn how to hit cross-court and down-the-line shots (separate lessons)
- Footwork
- The point system and rules in a match
- Volleys, serves, and overheads
Lesson 11+- Learn other types of shots (slices, lobs, and drop shots)
- More rallying practice
- Matchplay practice
What you need to bringRacket and tennis shoes
What I can bringBalls (pressureless Wilson Triniti Pro)
Ball hopper/carrier with stand for feeding
