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Your first lessonIn a first lesson, my main goal is to build a strong foundation while making sure the player feels comfortable and confident. I start by assessing their level—watching how they hit the ball, move on the court, and approach different shots. From there, I focus on the fundamentals, making small but effective adjustments to help them develop solid mechanics without feeling overwhelmed.
We begin with simple drills out of the basket, working on clean contact, proper technique, and controlled footwork. I like to go through all the key strokes—forehand, backhand, volleys, serves—to get a complete picture of their game. If needed, I’ll introduce hand-feeding drills to help them focus on footwork and positioning.
As the session progresses and they start feeling more comfortable, I gradually build them up to rallying. The goal is to ensure that they’re not just hitting the ball but understanding how to move, adjust, and prepare for the next shot. By the end of the lesson, they should feel more confident in their strokes and have a clear understanding of what we’ll work on moving forward.
Lesson 2-3In lessons 2 and 3, the player will already feel more comfortable hitting the ball, so the focus shifts to improving movement and consistency. Now that they have a better foundation, we’ll introduce hitting on the move—learning how to take the right steps to adjust to the ball instead of just reacting to where it lands.
We’ll work on proper footwork patterns, making sure they position themselves correctly for each shot. This means drills where they move to the ball rather than hitting from a stationary position, helping them develop better timing and balance.
At this stage, we’ll also spend more time rallying, emphasizing consistency and shot placement. The goal is for them to feel more natural in extended rallies, develop control over their shots, and start understanding the rhythm of the game. Each session builds on the last, so by the end of lesson 3, they should be moving better, rallying with more confidence, and beginning to play with more structure.
