Level 1 – Starting to rally

Groundstrokes

• You learn athletic skills such as throwing, catching, rolling and learn to incorporate them into your strokes
• You start with racket control exercises
• You learn to rally with a partner

Serve and Return

• You learn to put the ball into play with an overhead movement (with a forehand grip): first down the line and, then diagonally into the correct Service Box
• You learn to return your partner’s overhead serve consistently

Net Play

• You learn to keep the ball in play with your partner using the volley
• You learn to hit the ball above your head (overhead basics)

Footwork

• You will learn how to move forwards, backwards and sideways
• You will learn what a split step is and when to use it

Singles Tactics

• You learn to play safely over the net
• You learn to cooperate with your partner