Session Logistics: Saturday (10/6/2012) at 11:15pm at the Stonebridge community tennis court. The coach was Daniil Naumov.
Summary of lesson
Strike the ball. Do not "hit" the ball.
Lesson Details
- Bounce the ball and walk along the side line. Keep eye on the ball. (11 Repetitions)
- Throw ball in the air while walking along the side line. Keep eye on the ball. (11 Repetitions)
- Throw ball up. Let it bounce and catch the ball. Keep eye on the ball. (11 Repetitions)
- Stay in serving box. Coach throws the ball over the net. Strike the ball with full upper body movement. (7 Repetitions)
- Take 7-9 steps from the net. Stay in the service box area. Coach throws the ball over the net with the ball moving away from you. Move and strike the ball. Always use forehand. (7 Repetitions)
- Take 7-9 steps from the net. Stay in the service box area. Coach throws the ball over the net moving away from you. The ball is thrown alternately high and low. Strike the ball over the net. Always use forehand. (7 Repetitions).
- Stand one step ahead of the service line. Coach throws the ball in different directions. Strike the ball over the net. (7 Repetitions).
- Do 5 push ups. Spread legs and do 5 push ups. Do 5 frog leaps towards the net. Pick up racket. Strike ball over the net (7 Repetitions).
- Lesson ends.
Lesson Notes
- Get proposer tennis shoes. Costco has size 10+ shoes for $15.
- Always keep eyes on the ball.
- Always strike the ball. Do not "Hit" the ball.
- Crouch as low as possible while playing. The lower you can stay the better you can see the ball.
