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Your first lesson1. Warm-Up (5–10 minutes)
Jog around the court (2 laps)
Dynamic stretches (arm circles, toe touches, high knees)
Hand-eye drills:
Toss a ball and catch it (individually)
Toss to a partner and catch
2. Forehand Grip & Racquet Basics (5 minutes)
Show them the forehand grip
Let them practice holding it correctly
Have them shadow swing slowly a few times
3. Shadow Swings (10 minutes)
Demonstrate the basic steps:
Turn your body (non-dominant shoulder faces the net)
Swing low to high
Contact in front of your body
Follow through over the shoulder
Do 10–15 shadow swings together without a ball
4. Drop-Hit Forehands (10–15 minutes)
Players drop the ball themselves and hit it over the net
Coach gives feedback: "turn more," "nice follow through," etc.
Focus on good contact and balanced stance
5. Coach Feed Forehands (10–15 minutes)
I stand on other side and gently feeds one ball at a time
Players try to hit forehands over the net
Emphasize:
Making contact in front
Using full swing, not just a poke
Watching the ball
6. Mini Forehand Game (5–10 minutes)
Use service boxes only
Rally with a partner, just forehands
Let them play freely, aiming for control (not power)
7. Cool Down & Recap (5 minutes)
Light stretching
Ask:
What’s one thing you learned about the forehand?
What did you enjoy most?
Lesson 11+1. Improved Consistency & Depth
Rallies will become longer and more controlled
Focus on hitting with depth and direction (e.g., crosscourt vs down-the-line)
Coach may introduce patterns of play (e.g., rally crosscourt → attack short ball)
2. Refined Technique
More detailed work on:
Topspin generation
Footwork patterns
Serve placement and power
Backhand slice (optional)
Coaches may use video analysis or drills to fine-tune grips, swing paths, and follow-throughs
3. Match Strategy and Mental Game
Learn how to construct points (e.g., play to opponent’s weakness)
Emphasis on court positioning, anticipation, and shot selection
Introduction to mental toughness, focus routines, and managing nerves
4. Serve & Return Focus
Practice serve placement (wide, body, T)
Learn return tactics: block vs aggressive return
Serve + first shot combinations
5. Net Play and Doubles Concepts
Improve volley technique and transition skills (approach shots)
Learn doubles formations, poaching, and communication
Play mixed singles/doubles to improve variety
6. Live Play & Competitive Readiness
Point-based drills, games, and set play will become regular
Learn how to:
Keep score independently
Handle pressure points
Practice “match situations” (e.g., break point, deuce game)
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