⢠Assess the playerâs athletic background and experience.
⢠Introduce the court, basic rules, and how to hold the racquet.
⢠Teach ready position, basic forehand, and hand-eye coordination drills.
⢠Keep it light and fun to build confidence and enjoyment.
⢠Reinforce forehand technique and introduce the backhand.
⢠Begin simple rally drills to develop consistency.
⢠Teach proper footwork and movement around the court.
⢠Introduce basic serving motion and scoring.
⢠Develop consistency in both forehand and backhand strokes.
⢠Introduce volleys and overheads.
⢠Improve serving technique and accuracy.
⢠Begin to play short games/points with guidance.
⢠Work on court positioning, basic strategy, and point construction.
⢠Focus on refining technique and adding topspin.
⢠Improve consistency under pressure (drills and match play).
⢠Practice match scenarios, including tiebreakers and game management.
⢠Continue building confidence, fitness, and mental toughness.
⢠Encourage tournament or league play for experience.