Stage 1.

Teaches a Client to Play Tennis

1.   Control of the Racquet

2.   The 3 Vital Things      —       Technique.

3.   The 5 Basic Strokes

4.   Combine the Strokes

Check for backhand drive grip change;
Check for correct volley shape (not low to high) when moving from ground strokes to
volleys;
Check for grip on forehand to backhand volley (no reverse forehand volleying).

5.   The Half-Volley        —            Practise the timing

6.   Movement

7.   Rallying and Basic Positional Play
Ensure that the good ground work previously covered is not lost here.

8.   Rules and Scoring

9.   Smash and Lob

Stage 2
      

Moving from Recreational Standard to Top Club/County level

1.   Add Spin        —       Forehand & Backhand Drive, Serve.

2.   Singles & Doubles Tactics

3.   Advanced Positional Play

4.   Mental Game

5.   Fitness

6.   Add some Strokes      —      Slice,   topspin serve   and   drop shot.

7.   Shot selection

8.   Footwork         —      Jump and 2 speeds moving.

Stage 3  

Becoming World-Class

1.   Match-Analysis

2.  Solid Basics           —      Technique.

3.   Fitness

4.   Game Plans

5.   Advanced Mental Game

6.   Drills to improve Weaknesses

7.   Drills to improve Strengths and Game plan

8.   Diet