Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWhat to Expect in Your First Tennis Lesson
30-minute lesson: A focused introduction covering proper grip, ready position, basic footwork, and the fundamentals of the forehand and backhand. The goal is to get you comfortable on the court, making contact with the ball, and learning proper technique from the start.
60-minute lesson: A more complete introduction that includes everything from the 30-minute lesson, plus additional work on movement, forehands, backhands, volleys, and an introduction to serving. There’s also more time for repetition, rallying, and personalized feedback.
For either lesson: No experience is necessary. I’ll adjust the lesson to your age, athletic ability, and comfort level. The atmosphere is positive and encouraging, but you’ll also get a good workout. By the end of your first lesson, you’ll have a better understanding of the fundamentals and what we’ll work on to continue improving.
Lesson 2-3Second Lesson – Building Consistency: We’ll review the fundamentals from your first lesson, including grip, ready position, footwork, forehand, and backhand. From there, we’ll focus on making cleaner contact, controlling the direction of the ball, and becoming more comfortable moving to the ball. Depending on your progress, we may also introduce volleys and continue developing the serve. The goal is to start putting the individual skills together and build confidence.
Third Lesson – Putting It Together: By the third lesson, we’ll begin using your fundamentals in more realistic tennis situations. We’ll continue improving your forehand, backhand, movement, volleys, and serve while introducing rallying, basic court positioning, scoring, and point play. You’ll start learning not only how to hit the ball, but where to hit it and how to construct a basic point.
Each lesson is adjusted to the student’s progress—some beginners move faster than others. The goal isn’t to rush through the fundamentals; it’s to build proper technique, consistency, confidence, and an understanding of how to actually play the game.
