Beginner training plan
Your first classWelcome & Assessment — 5–10 minutes
* Introduce yourself and ask about the student’s goals and previous experience.
* Explain what they can expect from the lesson.
* Do a few simple movements or basic strokes to assess coordination, comfort, and current skill level.
Class 2-3During the second and third lessons, beginners can expect to build on the fundamentals from the first lesson while developing consistency, confidence, and movement.
* Quick review: Reinforce the basic grip, stance, technique, and footwork from Lesson 1.
* Technique development: Introduce slightly more advanced movements while keeping the focus on proper form.
* Favorite drill: Target Zones — practice directing the ball toward specific targets to improve accuracy and control.
* Favorite drill: Feed & Recover — practice hitting the ball and then returning to the ready position, developing movement and court awareness.
* Consistency training: Work on repeating successful shots rather than focusing on power.
* Movement & footwork: Introduce side-to-side movement and recovery after each shot.
* Beginner games: Finish with fun, modified games that allow students to apply the skills they have learned.
Class 4-10During Lessons 4–10, beginners can expect to build consistency, improve technique, develop movement, and gain confidence in real-game situations.
* Technique refinement: Continue improving fundamental strokes, grip, stance, and follow-through while correcting common mistakes.
* Footwork & movement: Introduce more dynamic movement, recovery, and positioning.
* Favorite drill: Move & Hit — the student moves to different areas, hits the ball, and quickly recovers to the ready position.
* Consistency drills: Work toward longer rallies and better control rather than focusing on power.
* Favorite drill: Target Challenge — use targets and point-based challenges to improve accuracy while keeping practice fun.
* Serve and return: Introduce or develop the serve, return, and basic positioning.
* Game strategy: Teach simple concepts such as shot placement, keeping the ball in play, and recognizing open space.
* Point play: Gradually introduce more realistic game situations with modified scoring and controlled competition.
* Progress tracking: Identify strengths and areas for improvement and adjust drills to the student’s individual needs.
