Beginner training plan
Your first lessonMy absolute number one goal for Day 1 is fun and confidence.
I keep things completely zero-pressure. We start with quick, game-based warm-ups to get them moving and laughing. I keep my coaching instructions under 60 seconds so they get maximum hitting time, using soft transition balls so they find success right away. We turn learning the strokes into a 'video game' by using fun targets on the court (like knocking over cone castles).
By the end of the hour, they'll know the basics of the court, hit a ton of balls, and leave with a huge smile. If you don't have a racquet yet, don't worry—I'll bring a perfectly sized loaner!"
Lesson 2-3❓ What can my child expect in their 2nd and 3rd lessons?
Once the first-day nerves are out of the way, the training wheels start coming off! In lessons 2 and 3, we shift from static hitting to dynamic movement and real match-play, maintaining our signature high-energy, game-based atmosphere.
• In Lesson 2, we cover the whole court. We introduce the two-handed backhand so no one can sneak a ball past their weak side. We also add lateral footwork games, teaching them how to track a moving ball, shuffle their feet, and recover back to the center of the court.
• In Lesson 3, we bring on the action. Your child will head to the net to learn lightning-fast volleys. We will also practice a simple underhand serve to launch points. We wrap up the session with an exciting mini-tennis tournament (Player vs. Coach for privates, or a friendly head-to-head battle for semi-privates) so they can use their new skills in a real game!
The Result: By the end of just three sessions, your beginner will know how to hit forehands, backhands, and volleys, understand the basic layout and rules of the court, and be able to hold a short rally with a partner!
