Beginner GamePlan
I share how much fun the sport is, review Tennis Game rules to begin. We learn Forehand and Backhand Basics, the best grip for the student between Continental grip, Western grip and other popular grips. We focus on "racquet facing" to court and net to help with ball placement for a beginner
Review and practice Forehand and Backhand Basics, Introduce Serve and Volley, and depending on length and continuation of Lessons, we may focus on Serve technique on lesson 3. Always review what we've learned so far. Sharpen Forehand skills, sharpen Backhand skills. Fine tune Serve, introduce Detailed Footwork and Coordination exercises, begin rallying to correct Form and techniques from Baseline, correct Serve and adjust each step of the First Serve motions, practice volleying for placement strategies
Begin extensive baseline rallying with sharp attention to Form, Technique and Placement. After focusing on first 3 Critical Points, we then Focus on adding Power and Spin to the well rehearsed Technique of the Forehand, Backhand and Serve
Advanced Program
Thorough Review of their Goal with Tennis and desired outcome of Lessons. Self Review of strengths and weaknesses. Baseline rallies and mini games to judge true skill level, as well as target areas of deficiency. Finish session with definitive Game Plan for following lessons
Address most deficient area of weakness. Outline Correction of Form or Technique and begin active correction after every shot with emphasis on student Auto correcting self. Footwork factors in for many Advanced Players and they don't even realize it. During advanced competition and tournament play it can be a deciding factor with 2 equally skilled players. I will video and take pics during critical moments of play and We will review the students Footwork for improvement.
Focus on sharpening skills in Form, Technique and ball placement. Review Game Theory and physical exercises and drills to improve Game Time preparation
During an Advanced Program with a seasoned student we will review critical points of their game where they are feeling a deficiency still. Game theory and strategy becomes more of a focus and ability to spot weakness in opponent's game. Not just weakness in ground strokes or their volleys, or their Serve but also in an opponent's Mental composure, Footwork and physical fitness. High level Tournament Matchplay can have these and other small factors determine success and advancement to the podium. My advanced level students receive this type of deep review and instruction.