LESSONS PLANS
BEGINNER PROGRAM
1. Introduction & Fundamentals
2. Forehand & Backhand Techniques
3. Serve & Return of Serve
4. Volleys & Overheads
INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM
5. Footwork & Movement
6. Strategy & Tactics
7. Slices
8. Taking The Ball On The Rise
ADVANCED PROGRAM
9. Advanced Techniques & Shots
10. Different Types of Serves
11. Court Coverage
12. Matchplay & Analysis
LESSONS AT DW TENNIS
Our 12 Week Tennis Lesson plan will be catered according to your level, and you will be able to experience improvements through these drills. Whether you are a beginner who is picking up a tennis racket for the very first time, or an intermediate player who has had a few years of experience, these lesson plans will be adapted to your style of play.
INTRODUCTION & FUNDAMENTALS
Objective: Learn the basics of tennis, including rules, grips, stances, and basic strokes
Lesson Activities:
↣ Introduction to tennis rules and equipment
↣ Basic forehand and backhand techniques
↣ Serve basics and mini-games
SERVE & RETURN OF SERVE
Objective: Develop basic serving techniques and returns.
Lesson Activities:
↣ Basic serves (flat serve)
↣ Return of serve positioning and timing
VOLLEYS & OVERHEADS
Objective: Introduction to net play with volleys and overhead shots.
Lesson Activities:
↣ Forehand and backhand volleys
↣ Basic overhead shots and related drills
FOOTWORK & MOVEMENT
Objective: Introduction to net play with volleys and overhead shots.
Lesson Activities:
↣ Basic and advanced footwork drills
↣ Movement patterns and agility drills
STRATEGY & TACTICS
Objective: Develop game strategy and tactical awareness.
Lesson Activities:
↣ Singles and doubles strategies
↣ Offensive and defensive tactic
SLICES
Objective: Add variation to overall gameplay with slices
Lesson Activities:
↣ Backhand slice drill
↣ Swing path for an optimal slice
TAKING THE BALL ON THE RISE
Objective: To not be pushed back the court by the opponent
Lesson Activities:
↣ Forehand and backhand drills with balls taken on the rise
↣ Footwork - stepping up to the ball
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES & SHOTS
Objective: Learn advanced shots and techniques.
Lesson Activities:
↣ Drop shots, lobs, and spins
↣ Situational drills for advanced shots
DIFFERENT TYPES
OF SERVES
Objective: Vary the serves by learning Kick and Slice Serves
Lesson Activities:
↣ Ball toss and contact point drills for Kick and Slice Serves
↣ Serve Shot Selection on Deuce or Ad Side
COURT COVERAGE
Objective: Focusing on the right footwork for optimal court coverage
Lesson Activities:
↣ Ball toss and contact point drills for Kick and Slice Serves
↣ Open stance drills
MATCHPLAY & ANALYSIS
Objective: Review skills and put it into practice with a match
Lesson Activities:
↣ Review of all techniques and strategies
↣ Play under pressure in a friendly-competitive match