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Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:13 courts available
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New Circle Rd557 W New Circle Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
152.8 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Marlboro Park555 Benton Rd, Lexington, KY 40505
151.8 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Spindletop Hall3414 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
149.9 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Whitney Young Park204 Lima Dr, Lexington, KY 40511
153.6 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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East Frankfort Park305 Hickory Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601
156.9 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Meadowthorpe Park1524 Penrod Dr, Lexington, KY 40511
153.7 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Martin Luther King Park1745 Gerald Dr, Lexington, KY 40511
151.7 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Ashford Stud5095 Frankfort Rd, Versailles, KY 40383
159.3 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Midway College512 E. Stephens St., Midway, KY 40347
154.3 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWelcome & Warm-up (5–10 min)
Light jog, dynamic stretches, and simple footwork drills.
Racquet Basics (5 min)
Show how to hold the racquet (continental grip), explain parts of the racquet.
Hand-Eye Coordination (10 min)
Toss and catch with racquet, bounce ball on strings, basic control drills.
Forehand Introduction (10–15 min)
Teach ready position, swing path, and shadow swings. Then feed slow balls to hit.
Short Rally or Game (5 min)
Try a mini rally or fun game like "bounce-hit-catch" to build confidence.
Cool Down & Review (5 min)
Light stretching and review what they learned. Encourage and praise!
Lesson 4-10Lessons 4–10: Skill Building & Game Play
Refine Technique:
Keep improving forehand, backhand, and serve with more reps, targets, and feedback.
Introduce New Strokes:
Add volleys, overheads, and return of serve. Use simple drills first, then live practice.
Footwork & Movement:
Emphasize split step, recovery, and lateral movement in all drills.
Rally Development:
Progress to longer baseline rallies, then add approach shots and net play.
Scoring & Rules:
Teach basic tennis scoring, how to start a point, and practice game play situations.
Mini Matches:
Include short matches or point play (e.g., first to 5 points) to apply skills in real context.
Confidence & Fun:
Keep sessions fun, encouraging, and focused on progress over perfection.
Lesson 2-3Lesson 2 – Build on Forehand & Introduce Backhand
Warm-up (5–10 min)
Jog, side shuffles, and racket taps or ball bounces.
Forehand Review (10 min)
Quick recap with shadow swings and feeding drills.
Introduce Backhand (10–15 min)
Two-handed grip, stance, swing path. Start with shadow swings, then feed slow balls.
Footwork & Movement (5–10 min)
Small steps, split step, moving to the ball and recovering.
Mini Rally (5–10 min)
Forehand and backhand from service line, aiming for consistency.
Cool Down & Feedback (5 min)
Stretch and highlight progress.
Lesson 3 – Serve Introduction & Rally Practice
Warm-up (5–10 min)
Movement drills and racket control games.
Forehand & Backhand Review (10 min)
Quick drills to reinforce technique.
Introduce Serve (15 min)
Start with serve motion breakdown: toss, swing, contact. Practice shadow swings, then try slow serves from the baseline or service line.
Rally Practice (10 min)
Try controlled rallies using forehand/backhand. Add targets for fun.
Game Element (5 min)
Serve and play out a point, or simple accuracy contest.
Cool Down & Next Steps (5 min)
Review key tips and motivate for next class.
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