Goal: Build comfort, learn the basics, and have fun.
• Introduction and discussion of goals and experience level
• Court orientation and basic tennis rules
• Grip fundamentals (Forehand, Backhand, and Serve grips)
• Forehand and backhand stroke basics
• Ready position, split step, and footwork fundamentals
• Feed-and-hit drills focusing on contact point and consistency
• Fun rally challenge to build confidence
• Homework: Practice shadow swings and ball control exercises
Goal: Improve consistency and movement.
• Review and reinforce fundamentals
• Forehand and backhand consistency drills
• Introduction to volleys and net play
• Movement drills: side-to-side, forward, and backward recovery
• Cross-court rally exercises
• Target-based accuracy drills
• Introduction to scoring and point play
• Homework: Wall rally practice or 10–15 minutes of self-hitting
Goal: Develop control, confidence, and match-play skills.
• Topspin forehand and improved backhand technique
• Serve fundamentals and consistency development
• Forehand and backhand volley drills
• Transition game: approach shots and net play
• Court positioning and recovery footwork
• Rally drills focused on depth, direction, and control
• Basic singles tactics and point construction
• Match-play situations with coaching feedback
• Goal tracking and personalized improvement plan
Goal: Refine technique, develop strategy, and compete with confidence.
• Advanced stroke development (spin, pace, and shot placement)
• Consistent and reliable first and second serves
• Serve + 1 and Return + 1 patterns
• Offensive and defensive court positioning
• Net play, overheads, and transition game improvement
• Singles and doubles strategies
• Shot selection and point construction under pressure
• Match simulation with tactical coaching
• Mental toughness, focus, and confidence building
• Video analysis and personalized feedback when available
• Customized drills based on individual strengths and weaknesses
• Ongoing goal setting and tournament or league match preparation
Favorite Drills: • Crosscourt consistency challenge
• Serve + first ball drill
• Approach and volley drill
• Live-ball point play with tactical objectives
• Competitive tie-break and match scenarios