
Welcome to the Course! Intro to instructor, description of purpose of course, and explain outline of the course.
Learn the different lines and parts of a tennis court.
Learn the basic rules of tennis
How tennis compares to other sports
What is tennis etiquette and how it aids in the sport
How all tennis shots are similar to each other
Section 1 Outline
Equipment that is needed and/or recommended before you get started
Stretches and exercises designed to help before starting to play tennis
The "reset" position in tennis which prepares you for the next shot
Chris showing the forehand
Explanation of the forehand and its main components
A mini game designed to help in creating a loop in your forehand hit
Chris showing the backhand
Explanation of the open and closed stance
Chris showing off the volley
Explanation of the volley and the different components that help to have a proper hit
Common mistakes that occur when hitting a volley
Chris showing the drop volley and half volley
Chris showing the overhead
How to hit a strong yet proper overhead hit
Common overhead mistakes
Chris showing the serve
How to hit the serve and tips that help in improving the serve
Chris showing the approach shot, drop shot, and lob.
Learn the basics of tennis and learn an arsenal of tennis shots!
This course has the following goals :
The course will start off by explaining the tennis basics. This includes the parts and lines of a tennis court, the rules of tennis, the difference of tennis compared to other sports, what exactly is tennis etiquette, and what makes up a "correct" tennis shot. It will also help you in choosing the right tennis racquet and give you other recommendations for things such as tennis shoes, balls, strings, and grips. You will also be introduced taught the proper way to warmup and prepare for before you start hitting.
Tennis isn't tennis unless you are actually hitting, right? This course will teach you the main shots in tennis- the forehand, backhand, volley, overhead and serve. You will also learn other shots like the approach shot, lob, drop shot, half volley and other specific shots. I will also show you common mistakes that may occur in some shots and how to correct them. There are also parts where you can choose your own style- do you want to hit your forehands and backhands with a closed stance or open stance? Do you want to have a flat serve or a topspin serve? The course will give you room to develop your own style while maintaining a proper stroke.
This course has about 75 minutes of video content, but like any good course it requires you to do some practice and work on your own. With enthusiasm and a little bit of hard work, you can expect this course to help you more than a one-on-one tennis lesson with a pro as it delivers more content at a quicker pace.