Beginner training plan
Your first lesson• Learn proper grip (continental, eastern)
• Understand basic court positioning and rules
• Practice forehand and backhand groundstrokes
Lesson 2-3• Introduce the serve and return fundamentals
• Learn footwork drills and ready position
• Begin short-court rallies to build consistency
Lesson 4-10• Develop full-court rallying with control
• Introduce volleys and overhead shots
• Practice basic match play and scoring
Lesson 11+• Work on shot placement and depth
• Introduce topspin and slice techniques
• Build endurance through rally drills and games
Youth players
Working with kids• Learn racquet grip and basic strokes through games
• Improve coordination with fun footwork and ball control drills
• Rally over mini-net using red/orange balls
• Introduce topspin and serve motion with age-appropriate technique
• Practice rally patterns and shot consistency
• Play point-based games to build strategy awareness
Working with teenagers• Master basic strokes (forehand, backhand, serve) with correct technique
• Learn court positioning and scoring system
• Practice short rallies and simple point play
• Refine technique and add spin, power, and placement
• Focus on match strategy, shot selection, and movement
• Compete in full-court drills and practice sets
