Types of Tennis Lessons
Fortunately with tennis there’s virtually an unlimited number of topics that we can cover, which makes things pretty freaking exciting for us. Here’s some of the stuff you’ll find us covering on TennisCompanion.
The Fundamentals
As with any sport it’s critical to start with and master the basics before you can begin crushing forehand winners like Nadal or Sharapova. This includes understanding how to keep score, the dimensions and parts of a tennis court, how to hold your racquet, the types of tennis strokes and basic positions on a court to name a few.
We’ll even cover topics like how to select the perfect tennis racquet, how to select strings for your racquet and the importance of a good pair of tennis shoes. Of course, the fundamentals aren’t essential for you to step out on the court and have some fun. But, the knowledge you’ll gain through learning the basics can save you a lot of headaches, help you progress faster and give you a sense of confidence when you step out on the court so we hope you’ll take advantage of these great resources.
Stroke Development & Technique
Once you’ve mastered the basics it’s important to develop and learn as much as you can about the different type of strokes. We’ll cover tennis lessons that include learning how to hit a serve, forehand, backhand, return, volleys, overheads, dropshots and more.
Tennis is a game of subtleties and there’s a low margin for error. In other words, small adjustments to your strokes, footwork and understanding concepts like the importance and role of topspin will arm you with the information to progress faster. As a result, you’ll get more out of your time on court, rather than spinning your wheels.
Strategy & Mental Toughness
Whether you’re new to the sport or you’re an experienced competitive player, strategy and mental toughness often separate the good from the best. The great news is that there’s nothing holding you back from taking your knowledge to the next level.
We’ll dive into the geometry of the court and help you learn why angels are your best friend, teach you how to pick apart your opponents game so you can attack their weaknesses and show you how to develop plays and shot combinations to overcome your opponents, we’ll help you take things to the next level.
We even cover strategies for overcoming different styles of players including the infamous pusher, big server and heavy hitting baseliner that will put you in the drivers seat.
Off-the-Court Strategies for Success
Yep, that’s right! There’s a whole lot tennis players can do to enhance their performance before they even step on the court and we’re here to help shed some light on these topics.
From increasing your speed and flexibility to eating healthy and taking care of our body, off-the-court strategies will help ensure you’re prepared to take on and outlast any player that comes your way.
