Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIf they have no experience, I will first get them used to just catching the ball and using crossover steps so they get used to moving around and develop hand eye coordination. I will then hand feed balls after I show them how to hit.
Lesson 11+I would do whatever I see fit and what they would like to work on.
Lesson 4-10During the 4th-10th drill, I would have them rally with me back and forth and also have them move around trying to get them to the ball.
For the serve, I would have them practice tossing the ball for a serve, and then practice the serving motion. After that, I would have them just tap the ball in using the serving motion so they get used to it.
Lesson 2-3During the 2nd and 3rd lessons, I will continue footwork drills using the crossover step and and have them step into the ball while hitting. I would also them do the spider drill every lesson.
Youth players
Working with teenagersWith Teenagers, I will make them run and do more exercises such as jumping jacks and jump rope because most USTA tournaments are catered for teenagers and I want students to win . Additionally, if I start making them run more as a teenager, they will most likely be able to continue that as an adult.
