First Lesson: Assessment and Fundamentals
Objective: Build rapport, assess skill level, and introduce tennis fundamentals.
Warm-Up:
Light jogging, dynamic stretches, and basic footwork drills.
Skill Assessment:
Observe student’s baseline, forehand, backhand, and serve.
Assess hand-eye coordination through short rally drills.
Introduction to Technique:
Grip basics (e.g., Eastern, Semi-Western).
Forehand and backhand mechanics.
Short Game Practice:
Rally within the service box to build control.
Wrap-Up:
Feedback on strengths and areas to improve.
Overview of what to expect in upcoming lessons.
11+ Lessons: Advanced Strategy and Game Play
Objective: Transition into advanced techniques, fitness, and competitive readiness.
Advanced Technique:
Perfecting strokes with precision and spin.
Mastering drop shots and lobs.
Match Strategy:
Teach how to exploit opponent weaknesses.
Discuss shot selection and point construction.
Fitness and Agility:
Intense conditioning and speed drills.
Focus on stamina for match play.
Tournament Preparation:
Simulated matches with debriefs.
Goal setting for performance improvement.
Feedback and Analysis:
Video analysis of technique and match play (if applicable).
Provide continuous feedback and celebrate progress.
Lessons 4-10: Strategy and Expanded Skills
Objective: Develop intermediate techniques and introduce match play strategies.
Advanced Strokes:
Develop slice backhands and approach shots.
Work on volleys and overheads.
Serve Progression:
Focus on power, spin serves (slice and topspin).
Serve placement drills (target serving).
Match Play Basics:
Scoring and game rules explanation.
Introduce match scenarios (serve-and-volley, baseline rallies).
Movement and Endurance:
Directional movement drills and recovery positioning.
Mental Training:
Discuss focus and resilience during points.
Mini-Matches:
Play short sets to simulate match conditions.
Lessons 2-3: Foundational Techniques
Objective: Reinforce fundamentals and build consistency.
Warm-Up:
Mini-tennis and footwork ladder drills.
Stroke Development:
Focus on forehand and backhand consistency.
Introduce topspin and flat shots.
Serve Basics:
Proper toss technique and beginner serve motions.
Practice short, controlled serves.
Footwork Training:
Split-step timing and court positioning drills.
Controlled Rallies:
Practice rallying to specific targets.
Feedback:
Address technique refinements and mental focus.
First Lesson: Assessment and Customization
Objective: Evaluate skill level, identify strengths and weaknesses, and outline a tailored development plan.
Warm-Up:
Dynamic stretching and advanced movement drills.
Shadow strokes to assess fluidity and footwork.
Skill Assessment:
Baseline hitting (forehand, backhand) to evaluate power, consistency, and technique.
Serve and return practice to assess placement and effectiveness.
Volleys, overheads, and approach shots to gauge net skills.
Feedback and Goal Setting:
Discuss player goals (e.g., tournament performance, improving specific strokes).
Create a personalized roadmap for improvement.
11+ Lessons: Elite-Level Performance Optimization
Objective: Prepare for high-level competition and refine all aspects of the game.
Advanced Shot Variety:
Develop weaponized strokes (heavy topspin, angled slices).
Precision shots to control court dynamics.
Match Tactics:
Analyzing opponents’ weaknesses and adapting strategies mid-match.
Practicing clutch performance in critical points (break points, tie-breaks).
Physical Conditioning:
High-intensity interval training for peak endurance.
Flexibility and injury prevention exercises.
Tournament Simulation:
Full matches with tactical timeouts for strategy adjustments.
Emphasis on pacing during long tournaments.
Feedback and Analysis:
Detailed video reviews to fine-tune techniques.
Continuous monitoring of progress and updating goals.
Lessons 4-10: Strategic and Competitive Play
Objective: Develop advanced match strategies and mental toughness.
Game Plan Execution:
Work on countering different playstyles (aggressive baseliner, serve-and-volley).
Practicing defensive and offensive transitions.
Serve and Return Progression:
Focus on serve-and-volley strategies.
Mix spin and pace on returns for variety.
Fitness and Endurance:
Intense on-court drills to simulate match conditions.
Circuit training for explosive movements.
Mental Conditioning:
Visualization techniques for match situations.
Building resilience under pressure through simulated tie-break scenarios.
Match Simulation:
Play full sets with emphasis on applying strategies.
Post-match analysis to identify areas for improvement.
Lessons 2-3: Refining Advanced Techniques
Objective: Enhance technical precision and situational play.
Stroke Development:
Perfecting topspin and slice forehands and backhands.
Adding finesse to drop shots and lobs.
Serve and Return Mastery:
Work on second-serve consistency under pressure.
Strategic serve placement drills and aggressive return strategies.
Footwork and Positioning:
Drills for fast directional changes and recovery positioning.
Emphasis on split-step timing during rallies.
Tactical Training:
Shot selection during baseline and net play.
Constructing points to control the pace of play.
