A revolutionary approach to teaching, playing and learning tennis.
The Team at PH Tennis have spent years developing the most affective and efficient methods for coaching tennis so you can get from the couch and onto the court in no time at all.
And now they have out put all their best concepts, techniques, tips and tricks into one easy to navigate course. This course is the culmination of over two decades of research, analysis and experimentation.
How great is that. ?
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A revolutionary approach to teaching, playing and learning tennis.
The Team at PH Tennis have spent years developing the most affective and efficient methods for coaching tennis so you can get from the couch and onto the court in no time at all.
And now they have out put all their best concepts, techniques, tips and tricks into one easy to navigate course. This course is the culmination of over two decades of research, analysis and experimentation.
How great is that. ?
A revolutionary approach to teaching, playing and learning tennis.
The Team at PH Tennis have spent years developing the most affective and efficient methods for coaching tennis so you can get from the couch and onto the court in no time at all.
And now they have out put all their best concepts, techniques, tips and tricks into one easy to navigate course. This course is the culmination of over two decades of research, analysis and experimentation.
How great is that. ?
The course covers everything from; the rules and scoring, every shot you'll ever need, tactics, etiquette and even a guide to buying tennis rackets and tennis equipment.
You’ll learn something no matter your experience level, but it is perfect for total beginners and social tennis players looking to improve quickly and start to compete and win matches.
Beginner, once a Weeker, Park Court Destroyer or Wimbledon enthusiast? There is something for you.
If you are a natural sport player, there is a method for leaning shots for you. If you're more analytical, a different concept is used.
Couch To Court has something for every learner and every player - PH Tennis' philosophy and coaching style doesn’t prescribe but gives you the tools to learn and develop your own game in your own style.
So what are you waiting for? Start the course today. You won’t regret it and your future tennis-self will thank you.
And remember: Tennis is FUN so enjoy the journey (and apologies for our bad jokes in advance. ).
What's inside
Learning objectives
- Be able to complete a tennis match with full knowledge of rules and scoring
- Learn to develop your own game
- Understand the principles behind all tennis shots
- Be able to identify mistakes, and how to fix them
- Learn fundamental tennis tactics and how to apply them
- Appreciate the etiquette of the tennis court
- Be able to complete a tennis match with full knowledge of rules and scoring
- Learn to develop your own game
- Understand the principles behind all tennis shots
- Be able to identify mistakes, and how to fix them
- Learn fundamental tennis tactics and how to apply them
- Appreciate the etiquette of the tennis court
Syllabus
Let’s begin!
In this section we will preview the whole course, outlining what you’ll learn and when and most importantly, how to use it. On your own, with a friend - we got you covered!
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Syllabus
Let’s begin!
In this section we will preview the whole course, outlining what you’ll learn and when and most importantly, how to use it. On your own, with a friend - we got you covered!
Everything you need to know about what you you need, what you can do with and without a partner.
The most important section of our course - here we introduce our core principles that help you learn quickly and affectively!
The difference between ‘Sending’ and ‘Receiving’ a tennis shot…
Our original way of learning how to play all tennis shots!
Never get into the wrong position again, the rhythm of tennis gets you in the right place every time!
A quick summary of our core principles; highlighting the key points again!
An introduction to warming up, and finding your current tennis level.
Starting out small! Learning to ‘Tap’ gets you going and into a rally straight away.
A natural progression from ‘Tap’…. ‘Push’
Now you find yourself at the back of the court, how can you start to learn and groove a smooth tennis stroke?
Don’t neglect the Serve. Always build it into your warm up.
A summary of our racket warm up and some important points on how to use the different parts to maximise your improvement and understand your level.
Here we introduce the hidden part of tennis - how to get into position to play a shot! We call this Receiving the ball and therefore Reception Skills.
Position ‘Zero’ where all Tennis shots begin - master this to never miss a ball again!
The added detail to Move, Stop, Play.
Turn first to always be ready to play the best shot you can
The shot isn’t over after contact, you must get ready to play again - good recovery makes the next shot easier! Although it is tempting to admire your shots sometimes, resist!
A great practice game/drill you can do to improve your depth perception and really train your ‘Move Stop Play’
Need to practice getting to ‘Zero’, 2 touch tennis is the game for you!
Here Josh summaries all the Reception skills and how each one links to the 2 exercises!
An introduction to Forehands, and how we learn Sending skills naturally and efficiently.
A simple guide to holding the racket correctly.
Our more analytical approach - understand your swing lengths and how it impacts the shot.
An example of how to learn and practice a new shot. Here you’ll see Josh working on his ‘0-3’ forehand and how changing the feeding position changes the challenge.
The cheat code for learning new shots in tennis quickly! The secret? Your body already knows them…. You just need to unlock the movement.
See loads of forehand sensations in action and how powerful a teaching tool it can be.
A full summary of what we have covered in this section with some emphasis on how to use Sensation and ‘0, 1, 2, 3’ together to maximise your gains.
In this section we discuss Backhands, and lay out all the things we’ll cover. Single or Double Hander, don’t worry - we have you covered!
How to pick the Racket up and start playing some Backhands.
How to use Sensations and Numbers concurrently to find the fastest way to improve your backhand.
An example of learning and practising a ‘0-2’, ‘Push’ Backhand - including feeding progressions.
The key notes to remember if you want to use a Single Handed backhand.
One of the most commonly missed elements to backhands, what your ‘Other’ hand does. Whether a Single or Double Hander, the Non-Dominant hand and arm play a crucial role!
A review on all things Backhand.
An introduction to, arguably, the most important shot in Tennis. The Serve.
All the basics of where to stand, and what the rules are when you are Serving at the start of a point.
More detail on how to stand and how to find the right stance for you.
A wayward ball toss is a nightmare - Use this simple exercise to get your ‘Ball placement’ consistent.
The higher you reach, the more margin you give yourself. Maximise that contact height.
The key to a smooth serve, use your natural movements. An Over Arm throw is the basic movement behind all serves.
Hit Harder, Serve Faster. -this drill will unlock your inner Roddick/Inser/Karlovic/Sabalenka/‘Insert Big Servers name here’
Your first one is a Freebie - but now onto your Second Serve, it’s a MUST GO IN. Check out these points to keep Double Faults at bay.
Ben and Joe talk all things Serving and re-emphasis the natural movement you need to see rapid serve improvements.
What is a Volley, and why is it important?
Joe takes us through volleying, how to play them and how to improve them!
The Aim of the Game
Thank you and Good Bye.
We truly hope you got value from this course and have improved your game. If you have time, a 5* review is really appreciated.
And please get in touch with us - we are your coaches now and love to talk tennis!
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Beginner-friendly comprehensive tennis guide
Useful exercises to practice skills.
Breaks down complex skills simply.
Comprehensive guide from rules to shots.
Ideal introduction to learning tennis.
Activities
Review Tennis Scoring Rules
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Reinforce your understanding of tennis scoring rules before starting the course to avoid confusion during match play and tactical discussions.
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Read a summary of tennis scoring rules.
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Watch a video explaining tennis scoring.
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Take a practice quiz on tennis scoring.
Practice Basic Forehand Grip
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Practice the continental grip to build a solid foundation for forehand shots, which are fundamental to tennis gameplay.
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Watch a video demonstrating the forehand grip.
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Practice holding the grip with a tennis racket.
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Shadow swing with the correct grip.
Read 'Tennis for Dummies'
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Supplement your learning with a comprehensive guide to tennis fundamentals, strategies, and etiquette.
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Obtain a copy of 'Tennis for Dummies'.
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Read chapters relevant to the course syllabus.
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Take notes on key concepts and techniques.
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Practice Serve with a Partner
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Improve your serve technique through collaborative practice and feedback with a peer, reinforcing the concepts learned in the course.
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Find a partner to practice serving with.
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Take turns serving and providing feedback.
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Focus on technique and consistency.
Create a Video Analysis of a Pro Tennis Match
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Deepen your understanding of tennis tactics by analyzing a professional match and identifying key strategies and techniques.
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Record a professional tennis match.
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Analyze the match for tactical patterns.
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Create a video highlighting key moments.
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Explain the tactics used in the video.
Develop a Personalized Training Plan
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Apply the course's principles to create a tailored training plan that addresses your specific weaknesses and goals, enhancing your overall tennis performance.
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Assess your current tennis skills.
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Set specific, measurable goals.
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Design a training schedule.
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Track your progress and make adjustments.
Read 'Open' by Andre Agassi
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Gain insights into the psychological aspects of tennis and the mindset of a professional player.
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Open
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Obtain a copy of 'Open' by Andre Agassi.
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Read the book and reflect on Agassi's experiences.
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Consider how his insights apply to your own game.
Review Tennis Scoring Rules
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of tennis scoring rules before starting the course to avoid confusion during match play and tactical discussions.
Show steps
- Read a summary of tennis scoring rules.
- Watch a video explaining tennis scoring.
- Take a practice quiz on tennis scoring.
Practice Basic Forehand Grip
Show steps
Practice the continental grip to build a solid foundation for forehand shots, which are fundamental to tennis gameplay.
Show steps
- Watch a video demonstrating the forehand grip.
- Practice holding the grip with a tennis racket.
- Shadow swing with the correct grip.
Read 'Tennis for Dummies'
Show steps
Supplement your learning with a comprehensive guide to tennis fundamentals, strategies, and etiquette.
View
Melania
on Amazon
Show steps
- Obtain a copy of 'Tennis for Dummies'.
- Read chapters relevant to the course syllabus.
- Take notes on key concepts and techniques.
Practice Serve with a Partner
Show steps
Improve your serve technique through collaborative practice and feedback with a peer, reinforcing the concepts learned in the course.
Show steps
- Find a partner to practice serving with.
- Take turns serving and providing feedback.
- Focus on technique and consistency.
Create a Video Analysis of a Pro Tennis Match
Show steps
Deepen your understanding of tennis tactics by analyzing a professional match and identifying key strategies and techniques.
Show steps
- Record a professional tennis match.
- Analyze the match for tactical patterns.
- Create a video highlighting key moments.
- Explain the tactics used in the video.
Develop a Personalized Training Plan
Show steps
Apply the course's principles to create a tailored training plan that addresses your specific weaknesses and goals, enhancing your overall tennis performance.
Show steps
- Assess your current tennis skills.
- Set specific, measurable goals.
- Design a training schedule.
- Track your progress and make adjustments.
Read 'Open' by Andre Agassi
Show steps
Gain insights into the psychological aspects of tennis and the mindset of a professional player.
View
Open
on Amazon
Show steps
- Obtain a copy of 'Open' by Andre Agassi.
- Read the book and reflect on Agassi's experiences.
- Consider how his insights apply to your own game.
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