Beginner training plan
Your first lessonObjective: Introduce rules, court layout, basic skills
• Warm-up (5–10 mins): Light jog, dynamic stretches, paddle taps
• Court Overview: Explain kitchen (non-volley zone), service areas, scoring basics
• Grip & Ready Position: Demonstrate continental grip and athletic stance
• Serving Drill: Practice underhand serves (aiming for consistency)
• Groundstroke Drill: Forehand & backhand groundstrokes (drop feeding)
• Mini Game (5–10 mins): Controlled rally over the kitchen
• Wrap-up: Recap rules, answer questions
Lesson 11+Objective: Refine advanced tactics and game-readiness
• Video analysis or peer feedback
• Tournament-style matches
• Advanced shot variations: Erne, ATP (around the post), fake poaches
• Custom drills: Based on individual strengths/weaknesses
• Weekly challenge goals: (e.g., dink 20 in a row, win 3 net exchanges)
Lesson 4-10Objective: Build consistency, introduce tactics, and refine technique
Each session will focus on 1–2 key skills:
Lesson 4:
• Dinking game (touch, control, patience)
• Third shot drop intro
• Target dinking drill
Lesson 5:
• Third shot drop deep dive (drill with partner)
• Lob and overhead basics
• Kitchen footwork patterns
Lesson 6:
• Blocking & resetting against fastballs
• Fast hands drills at net
• Defensive positioning
Lesson 7:
• Serve placement and spin
• Return-of-serve strategies
• Doubles communication
Lesson 8:
• Poaching & switching
• Attack vs reset decision-making
• Cross-court vs down-the-line drills
Lesson 9:
• Match simulations with coaching pauses
• Encourage use of tactics practiced
• Serve-return-dink strategy flow
Lesson 10:
• Skill review stations (4–5 mini drills)
• King/Queen of the Court games
• Player evaluations & feedback
