In Level 2 of our Player Development System, players will advance their skills in technical strokes and game basics. This includes mastering groundstrokes, volleys, overhead shots, and serves, all of which require different grips and swinging techniques. Players will also learn tactical strategies such as hitting the ball high and playing crosscourt. It is essential to grasp concepts like court positioning, balance, timing, relaxation, and proper swinging techniques. Furthermore, emphasis will be placed on improving movement, footwork, and split stepping to ensure maximum court coverage.

All Goals of Level 2:

Groundstrokes
  • You develop a solid technical base
  • You work on early racket preparation, with a clean contact point and a fluid finish to the stroke
  • You start experimenting with different lengths, directions and heights
Serve and Return
  • You work on a solid, basic serving technique with the Continental grip
  • You learn to toss the ball high enough, stretch and hit the ball at the highest point
  • You learn to use your legs
  • You learn the basics of the return
Net Play
  • You develop a solid technical base, with a short swing, a clean contact point and good footwork
  • You experiment with a unified grip (continental grip)
  • You work to develop balance while volleying
  • You learn to use the continental grip on overheads along with solid fundamentals
Footwork
  • You learn the movement cycle, with split step, adjustment steps and crossover steps
  • You are constantly on your toes
  • You recover to the right spot after every shot to be ready for your opponentโ€™s stroke
Singles Tactics
  • You practice keeping the ball safely in play by hitting consistent, precise strokes from the baseline
  • You will learn that crosscourt strokes (diagonally across the playing area) offer more space and involve less risk
  • You play high when you are in trouble
  • You start to pay attention to your opponentโ€™s position and try to put them in an unfavorable position
Doubles Tactics
  • You learn where you have to stand on the court and what your tasks are in the individual positions

Are you interested in what happens at the next level?

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FAQ

How to use the platform for Level 2 Players

Where can I find training tips for this level?

You will find over 300 training videos for this level in the categories Live Ball Drills, Feeding Drills, Technique and Tactics + Mental, Methodology, but also in Kids Tennis.
All you have to do is set the filter for the Playing Level on the left sidebar.
Here you can see an example video.

How do tactical drills in level two improve shot selection?

Tactical drills in level two enhance shot selection by refining technique and decision-making. These drills help players understand different match scenarios and choose the most effective shot based on the situation. By practicing these drills, players improve their ability to make smart and strategic shot selections, leading to improved performance.

What is the main objective of tactical drills in level two?

The main objective of tactical drills in level two is to help players perfect their technique by focusing on developing the movement cycle, footwork, shot selection, court positioning, and overall tactical understanding of the game.