Current Curriculum
Introduction Course
This introductory program teaches you basic skills so you can develop quickly and efficiently after which, you will be ready to socially play the game of tennis.
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This Program has 4 main segments of learning which include the technical/footwork, strategy/tactical, perception and mental (feedback) training.
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Section I - Technical Segment A (14 weeks)
This segment will cover the volley, overhead with volley, the approach shot (with the volley and overhead combination) and the return of serve and serve. These clinics only touch on some of the basic technical components of these 5 different shots.
• Main focus on the Volley: Review grip, elbow position, outside foot, racquet angle and preparation (low, mid, high). Review the three types of footwork
• Main focus on the Overhead: 3-step preparation, 5 different types of footwork.
• Main focus on the Approach Shot: Pivot step, low/high set, spin, finish, and the turn and shuffle/run footwork.
Review the 3 types of hitting footwork
• Main focus on return of serve: Teach the 3 step ritual and review the 2 hitting footwork (the square stance and semi-open forward footwork).
• Main focus on the serve: Continental Grip, Stance, release toss and the “slot” position of the racquet.
Section II (8 weeks)
This level begins with teaching the 22 responsibilities of doubles players in regular formation, when the return of serve is crosscourt and down the line.
• Service Receiver: 3 responsibilities
• Receiver’s Partner: 9 responsibilities
• Server: 5 responsibilities
• Server’s Partner: 5 responsibilities
21 Responsibilities
Section III (4 weeks)
Teaches the 13 Responsibilities of players in regular formation when a lob is returned down the line.
• Service Receiver: 4 responsibilities
• Receiver’s Partner: 2 responsibilities
• Server: 4 responsibilities
• Server’s Partner: 3 responsibilities 16 Responsibilities
Double Roles at Each Position
Section IV 2 weeks - optional on second time around)
Interactive play incorporating all the responsibilities through simulated match play.
Section V - Tactical Situations (6 weeks)
• Shot selection in doubles – define “finishing” and “set-up shots.”
• Teaches where to hit the ball based on your team’s and your opposing team’s formations. Through the use of diagrams, this program teaches a high-percentage tactical approach to competing against opponents using different doubles formations. This program also teaches where to hit “set-up” and “finishing” shots. High Percentage Principle
Section VI - Technical Segment B (6 weeks)
Teaches the serve, return and related patterns.
• Main focus of the Serve: Review continental grip and stance, trigger fingers, release toss, “slot”, edge to the ball to pronation, 3 step sequence of the serve. Lastly to introduce spins (3).
• Main focus of the Return of Serve: review three (3) step ritual, outside leg (hitting foot closest to the ball), shoulder turn versus racquet back. Develop the 4 different types of returns.
Player Development Plan Doubles Compatibility -
Section I (20 weeks -with review)
Ball Control with Accuracy Training (5 weeks) and Vision Training with split step timing and recovery steps (5 weeks) (focus on the second and third vision). This focus will allow you to analyze the Internal “BCC” (balance, contact, court position) and the basics of External “BCC” (8 weeks). This segment is crucial in understanding: how to control a ball, how to see and anticipate, how to shot-make based on control and how to determine whether you are in an offensive, neutral or defensive position before you hit the ball.
• Ball Control – develop the 5 elements of ball control, to aid in directing the ball to various target areas.
• Vision Training - Triple Vision trains your eyes to be in the right place in relation to your contact point and your opponent’s movement and their contact point.
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• Internal and External “BCC” – teaches you how to evaluate your balance, contact point, and court position.
This segment will also teach you how to determine your opponent’s “BCC.” This covers the basics of shot anticipation.
Section II (10 weeks)
Target Hitting for Doubles — This segment of the program teaches shot selection based on balance, contact point and court position (BCC). Various areas of the court are labeled to define which shots may be hit into specific target areas. This segment also develops a wide range of different shots such as short angle passing shots, short angle volley, lob volleys, moon-ball groundstrokes, chip and charge return and much more. This segment develops various shot-making opportunities in doubles. -
Section I - Execution/Perception (10 weeks)
This program will cover the essentials of shot-making including: Vision Training, Agility and Speed Training, Balance Training and Swing Control. You will learn modern footwork and swing patterns. Using creative teaching methods, we will develop a cooperation between the eyes, body and racquet, enabling you to perceive properly, to allow you to move earlier to the ball with improved balance. This will provide the greatest opportunity to set up and execute the proper shot.
• See – review Triple Vision, teach how to split step, and review the timing of the split step.
• Move – Teach 3 main categories of footwork – “going to the ball”, “hitting the ball” and recovering from hitting the ball”
“Going to the ball” footwork – split step, turn and shuffle or run in 3 directions and run around backhand.
“Hitting the ball” footwork - square stance, semi-open with 3 variations (lateral, forward and backward).
“Recovering from hitting the ball” footwork – shuffle, run, crossover to shuffle and to the run.
Footwork will cover the groundstrokes, approach shot, volley, overhead, return of serve and the serve. Focus will also include the “first step” and the “3 meter” movement for greater agility and speed.
• Balance – head, shoulder, back. Focus will be on good posture and the head balance (heads still). Also, the nondominant arm and its relationship to overall balance.
• Swing Control – trigger fingers, acceleration, short and regular back swing.
Note: The above segment should be accompanied by at least 10 private lesson package, in order to develop motor memory.
Section II - Technical Segment C (8 weeks)
This segment will teach two different techniques for the half volley and focus on the various serve and return patterns (serve and volley, serve and stay back, return and volley, return and stay back). This segment will also cover the underspin lob for defensive and offensive shot-making.
Section III - Feedback Training (8 weeks)
This segment teaches you how to think and speak during non- hitting times with your doubles partner (between points). It also covers the 5 types of errors doubles teams make, so that you can determine and correct them. This will allow you to maintain momentum and limit the size of peaks and valleys in a match. This segment will teach you how to limit unforced errors.
• Communication – how to talk to your partner.
• Error Management – how to stop errors from piling up.
• Unforced Errors – how to detect the type of errors and correct them quickly.
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Section I - Match Simulations (10 weeks)
Level Four is an ADVANCED comprehensive review of Levels 1,2 & 3 using match play simulations and competitive match play. Prerequisites are completion of Levels 1, 2 & 3. This program is designed to move in and out of the above three levels in an overview fashion. This guided learning forum will solidify all three levels in competitive environment. In this discovery learning teaching environment the players become the teachers. Players realize and make their own corrections and shot making decisions. -
Section I - The Art of Poaching (12 weeks)
• Why poach?
• Where to hit the poach?
• When (timing) to poach?
• Four (4) types of poaching.
• Different types of signals.
• Analyzing the “BCC” prior to poaching.
The Art of Poaching
Section II - Feedback Training (6 weeks)
Focus is on match play for singles and doubles. Review team communication, error management, 5 types of unforced errors, and momentum training.
a) What to do between points — We will cover 4 responses that follow each point. This program will help you to think correctly between points.
• Positive physical response
• Relaxation response
• Preparation response
• Ritual response
Note: Adapted from Jim Loehr’s “4 Stages Between Points Process.”
b) What to do during Changeovers — teaches you how to think, what to think about, and how to take care of your body during 90 second breaks.
Doubles Strategy: In-between Points Doubles Strategy: Team Communication Doubles Strategy: Types of Unforced Errors -
Doubles Play Only
Section I (18 weeks - includes 3 weeks review)
How to execute various doubles formations (Includes 2 specific play patterns within each formation)
• One up and one back
• Serve and volley
• Serve/volley and return/come in
• Two-man back
• Australian formation
• “I” formation Two-Man-Back Doubles Formation
Two-Man-Back Doubles Formation (B) How To Beat: One Up, One Back
Section II (18 weeks - includes 6 weeks review)
How to defend against various doubles formations
• Team A – The serve and volley team
• Team B – The one up and one back team
• Team C – The charging team
• Team D – The poaching team
• Team E - The two-man back team
• Team F – The Australian team (includes “I” formation) Defend Against Australian Formation
How to Beat a Team That Rushes the Net
How to beat the Aggressive Baseliner?
How to beat the Pusher?
How do Players Play Doubles? 13 Responsibilities of the doubles player when the returnee hits a lob Teams that Poach A lot
Section II - Team Drills (4 weeks)
This fast-action segment includes cardio tennis within a doubles arena. The drills and games are designed to reinforce various doubles situations and formations a team will both use and defend against. The prerequisite for this segment is completion of Levels 1-6. Bring your oxygen! -
The prerequisite for this level is completion of Level 6 and stroke proficiency of 3.5+ or better. This player has fully digested Levels 1-6. Prior private lessons are required for this level.
Section I - Weapon Development (10 weeks)
Chose 2 weapons from the following to be incorporated into existing game style. Forehand or Backhand Groundstroke, Serve (1of the 3spins), Volley (karate chop, swinging volley), Overhead (in air or bouncing) or Return of Serve (4 types).
Section II - Advanced Stroke Development — High Technique (12 weeks)
Develop and enhance biomechanically efficient swing patterns. The group/or pro chooses three of the following: (4 weeks per shot)
• Serve (target training, speed and 3 different spins).
• Forehand return with semi-open stance.
• Swinging volleys.
• Chip and charge return.
• Short angle volleys and overhead.
• Topspin/underspin lob.
• Slice Backhand (offensive and defensive)
Teaching Methodology Swinging Volleys
Section III - Advanced 2 Ball Patterns Revolving Around the Serve and Return (8 weeks – Singles/Doubles Play)
Will develop the following: • Serve to target then volley to a specific target (first and second serves).
• Return to target and volley to target (first and second serves).
• Serve and use a particular groundstroke to open up the court or approach the net.
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Section I - Advanced Shot Anticipation (10 weeks - with review)
This program will cover 3 factors of anticipation. It will also review the internal and the basics of external “BCC” (balance, contact, court position). We will also cover the advanced external “BCC”. We will teach these 3 factors of anticipation by using a variety of drills and game-based situations. We will break down the complexity of these factors into an easy, understandable, usable format.
• Tracking – reading a ball
• Situational – based on game-based situation
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Section I - Mental Training (10 weeks)
Developing mental toughness (10 weeks) and training with adversity in order to respond well under pressure (6 weeks). This training stresses the mental aspects of performance.
a) How to analyze an opponent.
b) How to play in the wind, sun and heat.
c) How to handle dishonest players.
d) How to handle players that take too much time.
e) How to handle players that talk all the time.
Section II - Adversity Training (4 weeks)
Training methods that allow you to stay focused in the midst of stressful matches. In these point situations you will be exposed to 10 different adverse conditions. In order to be successful you must block out distractions and other pressures to remain focused. Examples of match simulations will be: competing with only one Serve only, starting each service game down love –15, approaching the net by the third ball, practicing with a level of noise or interruptions and much more.
Section III - Weapon Development (6 weeks)
Choose 2 weapons from the following to be incorporated into existing game style. (Forehand or Backhand Groundstroke, Serve, Volley or Return of Serve)
Section IV - Advanced Stroke Development — High Technique (10 weeks)
Develop and enhance biomechanically efficient swing patterns. The group/or pro chooses two of the following: (5 weeks per shot).
• Serve (control, pace and 3 different spins).
• Forehand return with semi-open stance.
• Swinging volleys.
• Chip and charge return.
• Short angle volleys and overhead.
• Topspin/underspin lob.
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Singles Play Only
Section I - Various Recovery & Court Positions (10 weeks)
Focuses on timing of the split step for groundstrokes and volleys/overheads. You will also learn KRTT’s four basic point patterns for singles.
Singles Training
Section II - Target Training for Singles (10 weeks)
This program is designed to train you to hit into the proper area of the court based on your “BCC” (balance, contact point, and court position). This program will not only develop early decision-making but will also allow you to develop various shots based on your “BCC.” You will begin to play shots more automatically and you will be able to prepare your shots sooner. You will be able to distinguish whether you are in an offensive, neutral and/or defensive position and how to decide where to place the ball accordingly.
Section III - FOUR (4) Zone Tennis (10 weeks)
A tactical approach to shot-making that allows you to move between defensive, neutral, creative, and offensive position based upon where the ball lands on the court.
Section IV - Five (5) Match-play situations with Target Training (10 weeks)
An overview of the 5 main situations of a singles match in relation to tactics and their specific target areas. • Baseline to Baseline
• Approaching and playing the net
• Playing against a net player
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Section I - Defense (10 week segments with 6 week review)
How to defend against the 6 different styles of Singles Players
• Player A - The All-Courter
• Player B - The Pusher/Counter-Puncher
• Player C - The Serve and Volleyer
• Player D - The Left-handed Player
• Player E - The Aggressive Baseliner
• Player F - The Consistent Baseliner
Team Practice Clinics
Comprehensive program equips league players with the skills they need
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