A first lesson with a beginner focuses on building comfort with the game while introducing the fundamentals. The session emphasizes basic athletic movement, proper posture, and simple ball-control skills to develop coordination and confidence. Instruction is clear, encouraging, and paced to ensure the player has fun, feels supported, and leaves with a positive first experience and a foundation to build upon.
From lesson eleven onward, the focus shifts from simply learning skills to applying them with confidence and intention. Players can expect continued refinement of passing, setting, serving, and attacking, with greater emphasis on consistency, control, and decision-making. Drills become more dynamic and game-like, encouraging players to read the ball, communicate, and move efficiently in real-time situations.
As lessons progress, players are introduced to more positional awareness, basic offensive and defensive systems, and problem-solving on the court. Individual feedback becomes more specific, helping each player understand their strengths and areas for growth. Overall, these sessions aim to build confidence, game understanding, and enjoyment, setting the foundation for long-term development and continued participation in the sport.
During lessons 4-6, beginners begin to develop greater consistency and confidence with core skills. Players can expect continued work on passing and setting with improved technique, an introduction to serving fundamentals, and more intentional footwork and court movement. Drills become slightly more challenging and game-like, helping players understand spacing, communication, and basic team concepts while still
prioritizing repetition and encouragement.
In lessons 7-10, players start putting skills together more fluid, continuous play. Expect longer rallies, basic attacking concepts (controlled swings or placement), and increased emphasis on reading the ball and making decisions. Players will also learn simple offensive and defensive responsibilities and gain a clearer understanding of how points are played and won. By lesson ten, beginners typically feel more comfortable on the court, more confident in their abilities, and excited to continue progressing.
The second lesson builds on the basics introduced in the first session, with more time spent on consistent ball control and movement. Players can expect to refine their form and introduce new concepts, learn how to move to the ball with balance and control. Drills remain simple, and supportive, with an emphasis on repetition, confidence, and understanding the flow of the game.
By the third lesson, players start connecting skills together. Expect more rally-based drills that combine movement, passing, and introductory setting or serving mechanics. Players will be encouraged to react, communicate, and apply skills in simple game-like situations. The focus is on consistency, enjoyment, and helping the athlete feel more comfortable and capable on the court.
A first lesson with an advanced player focuses on assessment, precision, and intent. The session evaluates technical efficiency, movement patterns, and decision-making through high repetition, game-relevant drills. Coaching is detailed and collaborative, with immediate feedback and clear objectives, allowing the athlete to leave with targeted adjustments and a focused plan for continued improvement.
The second lessons build on the initial assessment, focusing on refining key technical details identified in the first session. Players can expect high-tempo, game-like drills that emphasize consistency under pressure, improved footwork, and cleaner execution of primary skills. Feedback is specific and intentional, helping the athlete translate adjustments into repeatable habits.
By the third lesson, the focus shifts towards integration and decision-making. Skills are connected in competitive and situational drills that require reading, reacting, and adapting in real-time time. The athlete is challenged to execute with precision while fatigued and under constraint, reinforcing efficiency, confidence, and performance.