Beginners Programs Category
a. Beginners Program (Discovery Phase).
Key considerations for the discovery phase:
• Red tennis ball.
• Performance, fun and motor skill-centric phase.
• Small tennis court.
b. Beginners Program (Development Phase).
Key considerations for the development stage:
• 3/4 tennis court
• Orange tennis ball
• Increase in the number of repetitions (forward and backward strokes). Full swing control
c. Beginners Program (Consolidation Phase).
Key considerations for the consolidation phase:
• A green tennis ball with a full court in the same color.
• Enhanced swing control.
• Starting control exercises based on rally games.
• Bringing values to sports.
d. Beginners Program (Specialization Phase).
Key considerations for the specialization phase:
• Yellow tennis ball with a full court.
• Promoting focus and attention as being the two pillars of training and competition.
• Starting physical development and injury prevention program.
e. Beginners Program (Pre-competition Phase).
Key considerations for the pre-competition phase:
• Adapting to various surfaces.
• Highlighting specific actions for various aspects of the game.
• Promoting four important aspects, namely reinforcement, consistency, technical and mental aspects.
• Promoting exercises of control and arm speed increase.
f. Beginners Program (Competition Phase).
Key considerations for the competition phase:
• Highlighting specific actions for reception and return.
• Elaborating play style that matches the needs of today's tennis.
• Promoting maximum focus abilities during training.
g. Beginners Program (Performance Phase).
Key considerations for the performance phase:
• Slightly increasing the speed of strikes without losing control.
• Increasing and standardizing the first serve rate.
• Learning how to analyze the competitors’ actions and styles.
• Promoting self-esteem.
• Promoting maximum focus abilities during competition matches.
• Promoting maximum focus abilities during training.