Beginner training plan
Your first lesson • Evaluate current skill level (racket handling, footwork, strokes)
• Introduction to grip, stance, and basic swing techniques
• Forehand and backhand groundstrokes
• Basic rallying and hand-eye coordination drills
• Light footwork and movement patterns
Lesson 11+ • Match strategy, mental toughness, shot selection
• Custom drills focused on player’s strengths & weaknesses
• Advanced footwork and conditioning
• Competitive match play with analysis
• Tournament prep, scoring tactics, and pressure handling
Lesson 4-10 • Improve power, consistency, and control on all strokes
• Full service motion and return practice
• Develop topspin, slice, and directional control
• Introduce tactical play (when to approach, when to defend)
• More advanced net play and transition drills
• Structured point play and match situations
Lesson 2-3 • Reinforce proper technique (grip, swing path, foot positioning)
• Introduce consistent rallying from baseline
• Start working on the serve motion (grip, toss, contact point)
• Intro to net play (volleys) and court positioning
• Begin simple point play situations
Advanced training plan
Your first lesson • Technical assessment of all strokes (forehand, backhand, serve, volley, overhead)
• Video analysis (if available) for stroke mechanics
• Fine-tuning grip, swing path, footwork patterns
• Establish baseline consistency and shot tolerance
• Serve placement and spin variety
