Modern Tennis International · Modern Tennis International ... MTI Orange Grade 2 lesson Plan...
Transcript of Modern Tennis International · Modern Tennis International ... MTI Orange Grade 2 lesson Plan...
www.playmoderntennis.com 1
Modern Tennis International presents
The Tennis Evolution Programme
MTI Orange Grade 2 lesson Plan Manual©
Lesson Phases 1-3
The Tennis Evolution Programme
MTI Orange Grade 2 Lesson Plan Manual
By Andrew Magrath & John Littleford
www.playmoderntennis.com 2
Programme Notes – important please read first:
Thank you for opting to use the MTI syllabus and these lesson plan sheets.
We at MTI are committed to keeping tennis simple!
These lesson plans are designed to help you in planning, organizing and
implementing your tennis practice session or lesson whether you are a player
practicing with a partner, parent with your child or a coach with pupil(s)
We would always encourage you to use the buddy coaching system with players
feeding each other with the use of the net extension kit. However, this may prove
difficult with younger children. In such circumstances, the use of helpers or parents
will prove useful.
MTI would advise you to use whichever ball or size court you deem
appropriate. Flexibility is ‘key’ here.
These lesson plans are generically designed for any court dimension and for any
tennis ball compression i.e. red, orange, green or yellow.
We realise that you may be governed by varying court space. For this reason, our
lesson plans are as flexible as you want them to be, but they will provide you with an
efficient guide.
Coaches - you can run different lesson phases running at the same time if you have
more than one coach. So on one court you could have lesson phase 1 being run at
the same time as lesson phase 2. At the same time, lesson phase 3 could be on the
adjacent court for example.
Though we would urge you to follow the MTI lesson format, (as shown below) we are
flexible on the choice of warm ups and fun games (for red 1 grades). We do have
separate product ideas for warm ups and conditioning.
The whole purpose of the MTI syllabus is to ensure that the basics (TTFF – Tracking,
Timing, Feel and Finish) are ‘bolted’ down before players progress to a higher class.
As denoted in the MTI syllabus sheets, players should be able to master the skills on
each lesson phase before they receive their certificate.
Once they complete and master lesson phase 3, they will then be eligible to receive
their MTI badge (for MTI red, orange and green grades) or MTI medal (for MTI
yellow, bronze, silver gold and platinum grades)
www.playmoderntennis.com 3
Teachers and Coaches - Please include an introduction at the beginning of every
lesson and a summary at the end where students are asked to relay to you what they
actually learned, practiced and gained from the lesson. Also allow the students to
hydrate at any time during the lesson.
All lesson progressions along with any new additions can be found in our
online video library which is part of your membership package.
The lesson plans are based on a 60 minute lesson but feel free to expand to 90
minutes if need be, even for beginners.
The physical conditioning of all players is crucial including young players in
order to strengthen the ‘core’ which improves the balance, flexibility,
coordination and reduces the chances of future injuries.
The 6 MTI Lesson Plan Phases
1. Introduction
2. Warm up/General Conditioning
3. Assessment/Easy Feed/Rally
4. Part Point/Fun Game for Red Grade 1 Students
5. Full Point/Fun Game for Red Grade 1 Students
6. Cool Down/Summary/presentation of Awards
The introduction is when you have outlined the nature of the lesson. Discuss this with
your partner/players.
This should be followed by a plyometric warm up and general conditioning to
enhance performance and prevent injury. The content of which will vary depending
on the age and ability of the player(s).
www.playmoderntennis.com 4
Teachers and coaches - should the players be unknown to you then a good idea
would be for you to assess the player’s playing standard by getting the player(s) to
rally and even to play points out.
The easy feed and rally phase is when the player(s) are either hand or racket fed,
(depending on ability of both player and feeder) followed by a rally where and
whenever appropriate.
Part points are used to depict the teaching point(s) within a tactical game situation.
You will need to set up a point scenario and start the point mid rally based on the
shot or tactic you have worked on during the session. Targets should be used to aid
placement.
Full points with serve should be played to encourage the use of the player’s overall
game style with the aim of using the learned teaching point(s). Beginners can still be
fed to and should now learn tennis etiquette.
MTI Red 1 grade players and even Orange 1 grade players should play a fun group
game instead of part/full points.
The cool down and summary are designed to cool the muscle groups down and to
ascertain from the players; what they have learned and how they felt about the
teaching points and points of future goals, practice and matchplay.
It is also time to tick off any goals that you or your players have achieved
during that particular session on the syllabus sheets
You should now arrange your next practice session and discuss the content plus any
forthcoming matches.
PLEASE KEEP THESE LESSON PLANS SAFE IN A WATERPROOF SLEEVE AND FEEL
FREE TO TAKE THEM ONTO COURT WITH YOU.
www.playmoderntennis.com 5
LESSON PHASE1
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 1Lesson Plan
Lesson 1 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
8 Easy Feed/Rally Progressions – Topspin Forehand – developing the player’s natural
shape and power - 30 minutes
Hands only
1. Throw and catch with split step being performed as partner releases the ball. The
player’s body should be encouraged to lift off the floor as they throw – 6 ball rally
2. Split, track (with both hands), catch (with non dominant hand across body), drop and
hit – 6 feeds each
3. Repeat but with a push instead of catching – 6 feeds each and 6 ball rally
Each of the following progressions to involve working in pairs unless stated and
tracking with the racquet in dominant hand. Player starts close to the net to aid
initial success before moving in a cross shape (all directions) towards their
particular baseline and back. TTFF to be reinforced as necessary.
4. Start in beginner tracking posture with a choked grip. Player tracks ball with minimal
backswing before pulling up and across the ball discovering the wrap or shoulder
finish. Start slowly and gradually increase the last minute acceleration. Work in 3s
with one hitter, one feeder and one collector. 6 feeds each
TIP: Get players to first shadow the pulling up and across motion by placing racket
face against the back fence and shadow the motion keeping the face on the fence
until the last minute when the racket finishes in either a wrap or shoulder finish.
5. Rally in pairs – 6 ball rally
6. Point the butt’ drill – 6 feeds each
7. Both hands on racket in ready position - Split, track, catch, drop and hit (see Vertical
Power DVD) – 6 feeds each
www.playmoderntennis.com 6
8. Repeat but with a racket push instead of catching – 6 feeds each and 6 ball rally
Tactical Part Points - involving cross court and down the line forehands and tennis scoring
appropriate to age of group. Team singles with coach feeding the ball to start the rally. The
player receiving the ball has to hit their first shot to a designated target area (cross court or
down the line) players then play out the rally – 15 minutes
Clear Up, Cool Down, Summary and Award Player of the Week - 5 minutes
End of lesson 1
www.playmoderntennis.com 7
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 1Lesson Plan
Lesson 2 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
8 Easy Feed/Rally Progressions – Topspin Forehand - developing the player’s natural
shape and power - 30 minutes
Hands only
1. Throw and catch with split step being performed as partner releases the ball. The
player’s body should be encouraged to lift off the floor as they throw – 6 ball rally
2. Split, track (with both hands), catch (with non dominant hand across body), drop and
hit – 6 feeds each
3. Repeat but with a push instead of catching – 6 feeds each and 6 ball rally
Each of the following progressions to involve working in pairs unless stated and
tracking with the racquet in dominant hand. Player starts close to the net to aid
initial success before moving in a cross shape (all directions) towards their
particular baseline and back. TTFF to be reinforced as necessary.
4. Start in beginner tracking posture with a choked grip. Player tracks ball with minimal
backswing before pulling up and across the ball discovering the wrap or shoulder
finish. Start slowly and gradually increase the last minute acceleration. Work in 3s
with one hitter, one feeder and one collector. 6 feeds each
TIP: Get players to first shadow the pulling up and across motion by placing racket
face against the back fence and shadow the motion keeping the face on the fence
until the last minute when the racket finishes in either a wrap or shoulder finish.
5. Rally in pairs – 6 ball rally
6. Point the butt’ drill – 6 feeds each
7. Both hands on racket in ready position - Split, track, catch, drop and hit (see Vertical
Power DVD) – 6 feeds each
www.playmoderntennis.com 8
8. Repeat but with a racket push instead of catching – 6 feeds each and 6 ball rally
Tactical Part Points - involving cross court and down the line forehands and tennis scoring
appropriate to age of group. Team singles with coach feeding the ball to start the rally. The
player receiving the ball has to hit their first shot to a designated target area (cross court or
down the line) players then play out the rally – 15 minutes
Clear Up, Cool Down, Summary and Award Player of the Week - 5 minutes
End of lesson 2
www.playmoderntennis.com 9
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 1Lesson Plan
Lesson 3 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
6 Easy Feed/Rally Progressions – 2 Handed Topspin Backhand - 30 minutes
Hands only
Throw and catch with split step being performed as partner releases the ball. The
player’s body should be encouraged to lift off the floor as they throw – 6 ball rally
Players work in pairs unless stated and use racket first in the non dominant hand.
Player starts close to the net to aid initial success before moving in a cross shape (all
directions) towards the baseline and back. TTFF reinforced as necessary.
1. Start in beginner tracking posture with non dominant hand in a choked forehand grip.
Player tracks ball with minimal backswing before pulling up and across the ball
discovering the wrap or shoulder finish. Start slowly and gradually increase the last
minute acceleration. Work in 3s with one hitter, one feeder and one collector. 6 feeds
each
TIP: Get players to first shadow the pulling up and across motion by placing racket face
against the back fence and shadow the motion keeping the face on the fence until the last
minute when the racket finishes in either a wrap or shoulder finish.
2. Repeat with both hands on the racket. Then 6 ball rally.
3. Point the butt’ drill – 6 feeds each
4. Repeat from ready position with the racket head above the hands. Then 6 ball rally
5. Shadow track – coach stands in front of player(s) and moves in all directions whilst
holding a ball out to the side. Player follows whilst holding the racket with both hands,
tracking on forehand side. Coach drops ball and player has to hit ball over the net.
6. Players feed one forehand and then one two handed backhand – 6 feeds each then 6
ball rally.
www.playmoderntennis.com 10
Tactical Part Points - involving cross court and down the line backhands and tennis scoring
appropriate to age of group. Team singles with coach feeding the ball to start the rally. The
player receiving the ball has to hit their first shot to a designated target area (cross court or
down the line) players then play out the rally – 15 minutes
Clear Up, Cool Down and Summary and Award Player of the Week - 5 minutes
End of lesson 3
www.playmoderntennis.com 11
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 1Lesson Plan
Lesson 4 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
7 Easy Feed/Rally Progressions – 2 Handed Topspin Backhand - 30 minutes
Hands only
1. Throw and catch with split step being performed as partner releases the ball. The
player’s body should be encouraged to lift off the floor as they throw – 6 ball rally
Players work in pairs unless stated and use racket first in the non dominant hand.
Player starts close to the net to aid initial success before moving in a cross shape
(all directions) towards the baseline and back. TTFF reinforced as necessary.
2. Start in beginner tracking posture with non dominant hand in a choked forehand grip.
Player tracks ball with minimal backswing before pulling up and across the ball
discovering the wrap or shoulder finish. Start slowly and gradually increase the last
minute acceleration. Work in 3s with one hitter, one feeder and one collector. 6 feeds
each
TIP: Get players to first shadow the pulling up and across motion by placing racket face
against the back fence and shadow the motion keeping the face on the fence until the last
minute when the racket finishes in either a wrap or shoulder finish.
3. Repeat with both hands on the racket. Then 6 ball rally.
4. Point the butt’ drill – 6 feeds each
5. Repeat from ready position with the racket head above the hands. Then 6 ball rally
6. Shadow track – coach stands in front of player(s) and moves in all directions whilst
holding a ball out to the side. Player follows whilst holding the racket with both hands,
tracking on forehand side. Coach drops ball and player has to hit ball over the net.
7. Players feed one forehand and then one two handed backhand – 6 feeds each then 6
ball rally.
www.playmoderntennis.com 12
Tactical Part Points - involving cross court and down the line backhands and tennis scoring
appropriate to age of group. Team singles with coach feeding the ball to start the rally. The
player receiving the ball has to hit their first shot to a designated target area (cross court or
down the line) players then play out the rally – 15 minutes
Clear Up, Cool Down and Summary and Award Player of the Week - 5 minutes
End of lesson 4
www.playmoderntennis.com 13
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 1Lesson Plan
Lesson 5 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
6 Easy feed progressions - Over arm ‘flat’ and ‘slice’ serve and return of serve – 40
minutes
Each of the following progressions to involve the players working in pairs. One server
and one returner. Serving players start close to the net to aid initial success before
moving one step after a successful serve towards the baseline. The returner works on
their cross court return to their partner.
1. Holding racket in a pinched continental grip. Players line racket up with the ball in
front (see confidence and control) then lift and push a flat serve to cross court service
target areas. Coach to outline the most efficient placement for this type of serve. The
returner attempts to return the serve. Players take turns to serve 6 serves from each
side of court.
2. Repeat from an address position
3. Holding racket in a pinched continental grip. Players line racket up with the ball in
front (see confidence and control) then lift and push a slice serve to cross court
service target areas. Coach to outline the most efficient placement for this type of
serve. The returner attempts to return the serve. Players take turns to serve 6 serves
from each side of court.
4. Repeat from an address position
5. Throw the edge drill (see Vertical Power DVD) – Players start the serve by dropping
the racket behind their back and pointing the butt. They can hit either serve contact.
Partners return serve once again. Take turns to serve 6 serves from each side.
6. Repeat from an address position. At this stage they should be encouraged to lift their
hands together to aid coordination.
www.playmoderntennis.com 14
Tactical singles part points against each other starting with either a flat or slice serve
– 5 minutes
Clear Up, Cool Down and Summary and Award Player of the Week - 5 minutes
End of lesson 5
www.playmoderntennis.com 15
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 1Lesson Plan
Lesson 6 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
6 Easy feed progressions - Over arm ‘flat’ and ‘slice’ serve and return of serve – 40
minutes
Each of the following progressions to involve the players working in pairs. One server
and one returner. Serving players start close to the net to aid initial success before
moving one step after a successful serve towards the baseline. The returner works on
their cross court return to their partner.
1. Holding racket in a pinched continental grip. Players line racket up with the ball in
front (see confidence and control) then lift and push a flat serve to cross court service
target areas. Coach to outline the most efficient placement for this type of serve. The
returner attempts to return the serve. Players take turns to serve 6 serves from each
side of court.
2. Repeat from an address position
3. Holding racket in a pinched continental grip. Players line racket up with the ball in
front (see confidence and control) then lift and push a slice serve to cross court
service target areas. Coach to outline the most efficient placement for this type of
serve. The returner attempts to return the serve. Players take turns to serve 6 serves
from each side of court.
4. Repeat from an address position
5. Throw the edge drill (see Vertical Power DVD) – Players start the serve by dropping
the racket behind their back and pointing the butt. They can hit either serve contact.
Partners return serve once again. Take turns to serve 6 serves from each side.
6. Repeat from an address position. At this stage they should be encouraged to lift their
hands together to aid coordination.
www.playmoderntennis.com 16
Tactical singles part points against each other starting with either a flat or slice serve
– 5 minutes
Clear Up, Cool Down and Summary - 5 minutes
No player of the week on lesson 6 if you have MTI Orange Grade 2 phase 1 certificates
to give out to successful players
End of lesson 6
www.playmoderntennis.com 17
LESSON PHASE 2
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 2 Lesson Plan
Lesson 1 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
6 Easy Feed/Rally Progressions – Forehand and backhand slice with dropshots - 35
minutes
Each of the following progressions to involve the players working in pairs unless
stated. Players start close to the net to aid initial success before moving towards the
baseline and back
1. Forehand slice and dropshots - Players feed 6 medium height forehand volleys to
partner who starts in a tracking pose with a continental grip.
2. Player then takes a couple of steps back and use a medium height volley action but
after the bounce. Player moves back after every successful shot. 6 feeds. Then
player moves closer to net and hits 6 forehand dropshots.
3. Players then feed to their partners
4. Backhand slice and dropshots - Players feed 6 medium height backhand volleys to
partner who starts in a tracking pose with a continental grip.
5. Player then takes a couple of steps back and use a medium height volley action but
after the bounce. Player moves back after every successful shot. 6 feeds. Then
player moves closer to net and hits 6 backhand dropshots.
6. Players then feed to their partners
Tactical Singles Part points with players starting from ready position using only slice,
dropshots and volleys. Coach feeds the first ball – Coaches to talk about the
importance of ‘touch’ and when to use slice – 10 minutes
www.playmoderntennis.com 18
Clear Up, Cool Down and Summary and award player of the week - 5 minutes
End of lesson 1
www.playmoderntennis.com 19
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 2 Lesson Plan
Lesson 2 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
6 Easy Feed/Rally Progressions – Forehand and backhand slice with dropshots - 35
minutes
Each of the following progressions to involve the players working in pairs unless
stated. Players start close to the net to aid initial success before moving towards the
baseline and back
1. Forehand slice and dropshots - Players feed 6 medium height forehand volleys to
partner who starts in a tracking pose with a continental grip.
2. Player then takes a couple of steps back and use a medium height volley action but
after the bounce. Player moves back after every successful shot. 6 feeds. Then
player moves closer to net and hits 6 forehand dropshots.
3. Players then feed to their partners
4. Backhand slice and dropshots - Players feed 6 medium height backhand volleys to
partner who starts in a tracking pose with a continental grip.
5. Player then takes a couple of steps back and use a medium height volley action but
after the bounce. Player moves back after every successful shot. 6 feeds. Then
player moves closer to net and hits 6 backhand dropshots.
6. Players then feed to their partners
Tactical Singles Part points with players starting from ready position using only slice,
dropshots and volleys. Coach feeds the first ball – Coaches to talk about the
importance of ‘touch’ and when to use slice – 10 minutes
Clear Up, Cool Down and Summary and award player of the week - 5 minutes
End of lesson 2
www.playmoderntennis.com 20
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 2 Lesson Plan
Lesson 3 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
5 Easy Feed/Rally Progressions – The one handed topspin backhand - 30 minutes
Each of the following progressions to involve the players working in pairs unless
stated. Players start close to the net to aid initial success before moving towards the
baseline and back
1. Players using hands only, push and pose with the back of their hand in a ‘Statue of
Liberty’ pose – 6 feeds each
2. Starting in a tracking posture with racquet head held below the hand, repeat using the
racket in a choked bicycle grip. Finish in a ‘thumbs up’ finish. Slide the grip down as
player feels confident – 6 feeds each.
3. Track by first pointing the butt at the incoming ball with a choked bicycle grip – 6
feeds each then 6 ball rally
4. Players now work on grip change from forehand to bicycle grip. Coach starts in ready
position and demonstrates ‘twist and track’. Players copy 10 times.
5. Players feed to partner who starts in ‘naval’ ready position one forehand and one
backhand alternately – 6 feeds each then 6 ball rally
Tactical Part Points - involving cross court and down the line backhands and tennis scoring
appropriate to age of group. Team singles with coach feeding the ball to start the rally. The
player receiving the ball has to hit their first shot to a designated target area (cross court or
down the line) players then play out the rally – 15 minutes
Clear Up, Cool Down, Summary and award player of the week - 5 minutes
End of lesson 3
www.playmoderntennis.com 21
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 2 Lesson Plan
Lesson 4 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
5 Easy Feed/Rally Progressions – The one handed topspin backhand - 30 minutes
Each of the following progressions to involve the players working in pairs unless
stated. Players start close to the net to aid initial success before moving towards the
baseline and back
1. Players using hands only, push and pose with the back of their hand in a ‘Statue of
Liberty’ pose – 6 feeds each
2. Starting in a tracking posture with racquet head held below the hand, repeat using the
racket in a choked bicycle grip. Finish in a ‘thumbs up’ finish. Slide the grip down as
player feels confident – 6 feeds each.
3. Track by first pointing the butt at the incoming ball with a choked bicycle grip – 6
feeds each then 6 ball rally
4. Players now work on grip change from forehand to bicycle grip. Coach starts in ready
position and demonstrates ‘twist and track’. Players copy 10 times.
5. Players feed to partner who starts in ‘naval’ ready position one forehand and one
backhand alternately – 6 feeds each then 6 ball rally
Tactical Part Points - involving cross court and down the line backhands and tennis scoring
appropriate to age of group. Team singles with coach feeding the ball to start the rally. The
player receiving the ball has to hit their first shot to a designated target area (cross court or
down the line) players then play out the rally – 15 minutes
Clear Up, Cool Down, Summary and award player of the week - 5 minutes
End of lesson 4
www.playmoderntennis.com 22
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 2 Lesson Plan
Lesson 5 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
3 Easy Feed/Rally Progressions – The backhand smash - 20 minutes
Each of the following progressions to involve the players working in pairs unless
stated. Players start close to the net to aid initial success before moving towards the
baseline and back
1. Coach to feed lobs to players
2. Players to start with a choked continental grip and racquet butt pointing up at the ball.
Players to hit down by pulling the butt downwards. 6 feeds and 6 feeds in a full grip.
3. Repeat from ready position – 6 feeds each
Tactical Part Points - involving backhand smashes and tennis scoring appropriate to age of
group. Team singles with coach feeding the ball to start the rally. The player receiving the ball
has to hit their first shot as a smash to a designated target area (cross court or down the line)
players then play out the rally – 15 minutes
Full points starting with overarm serves – 10 minutes
Clear Up, Cool Down and Summary and Award Player of the Week - 5 minutes
End of lesson 5
www.playmoderntennis.com 23
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 2 Lesson Plan
Lesson 6 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
3 Easy Feed/Rally Progressions – The backhand smash - 20 minutes
Each of the following progressions to involve the players working in pairs unless
stated. Players start close to the net to aid initial success before moving towards the
baseline and back
1. Coach to feed lobs to players
2. Players to start with a choked continental grip and racquet butt pointing up at the ball.
Players to hit down by pulling the butt downwards. 6 feeds and 6 feeds in a full grip.
3. Repeat from ready position – 6 feeds each
Tactical Part Points - involving backhand smashes and tennis scoring appropriate to age of
group. Team singles with coach feeding the ball to start the rally. The player receiving the ball
has to hit their first shot as a backhand smash to a designated target area (cross court or
down the line) players then play out the rally – 15 minutes
Full points starting with overarm serves – 10 minutes
Clear Up, Cool Down and Summary- 5 minutes
Player of the week awards to make way for certificates to those who successfully
mastered MTI Orange grade 2 lesson phase 2
End of lesson 6
www.playmoderntennis.com 24
LESSON PHASE 3
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 3 Lesson Plan
Lesson 1 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
4 Easy Feed/Rally Progressions – The topspin forehand ‘windshield wiper’ and ‘lasso’
finishes - 25 minutes
Each of the following progressions to involve the players working in pairs unless
stated. Players start close to the net to aid initial success before moving towards the
baseline and back
1. Windshield wiper finish – players move to the back court and practice the
windshield wiper finish against the fence or backing.
2. Players feed forehands to their partners. Hitting player hits windshield wiper finish
forehands. 6 feeds each
3. Lasso finish - players move to the back court and practice the lasso finish against
the fence or backing.
4. Players feed forehands to their partners. Hitting player hits lasso finish forehands. 6
feeds each
Tactical part points for windshield wiper forehand – Team singles - coach feeds a short
ball to each member of one team who have to move in and hit a topspin forehand and
demonstrate a windshield wiper finish. Players then play rally out – 10 minutes
Tactical part points for lasso forehand – Team singles - coach feeds a wide ball to
forehand side of each member of one team who have to move and hit a topspin
forehand and demonstrate a lasso finish. Players then play rally out – 10 minutes
www.playmoderntennis.com 25
Clear Up, Cool Down, Summary and player of the week awards- 5 minutes
End of lesson 1
www.playmoderntennis.com 26
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 3 Lesson Plan
Lesson 2 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
4 Easy Feed/Rally Progressions – The topspin forehand ‘windshield wiper’ and ‘lasso’
finishes - 25 minutes
Each of the following progressions to involve the players working in pairs unless
stated. Players start close to the net to aid initial success before moving towards the
baseline and back
1. Windshield wiper finish – players move to the back court and practice the
windshield wiper finish against the fence or backing.
2. Players feed forehands to their partners. Hitting player hits windshield wiper finish
forehands. 6 feeds each
3. Lasso finish - players move to the back court and practice the lasso finish against
the fence or backing.
4. Players feed forehands to their partners. Hitting player hits lasso finish forehands. 6
feeds each
Tactical part points for windshield wiper forehand – Team singles - coach feeds a short
ball to each member of one team who have to move in and hit a topspin forehand and
demonstrate a windshield wiper finish. Players then play rally out – 10 minutes
Tactical part points for lasso forehand – Team singles - coach feeds a wide ball to
forehand side of each member of one team who have to move and hit a topspin
forehand and demonstrate a lasso finish. Players then play rally out – 10 minutes
Clear Up, Cool Down, Summary and player of the week awards- 5 minutes
End of lesson 2
www.playmoderntennis.com 27
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 3 Lesson Plan
Lesson 3 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
6 Easy feed progressions - Over arm ‘heavy’ and ‘topslice’ serve and return of serve –
40 minutes
Each of the following progressions to involve the players working in pairs. One server
and one returner. Serving players start close to the net to aid initial success before
moving one step after a successful serve towards the baseline. The returner works on
their cross court return to their partner.
1. Holding racket in a pinched continental grip. Players line racket up with the ball in
front (see confidence and control) then lift and push a heavy serve to cross court
service target areas. Coach to outline the most efficient placement for this type of
serve. The returner attempts to return the serve. Players take turns to serve 6 serves
from each side of court.
2. Repeat from an address position
3. Holding racket in a pinched continental grip. Players line racket up with the ball in
front (see confidence and control) then lift and push a topslice serve to cross court
service target areas. Coach to outline the most efficient placement for this type of
serve. The returner attempts to return the serve. Players take turns to serve 6 serves
from each side of court.
4. Repeat from an address position
5. Throw the edge drill (see Vertical Power DVD) – Players start the serve by dropping
the racket behind their back and pointing the butt. They can hit either serve contact.
Partners return serve once again. Take turns to serve 6 serves from each side.
6. Repeat from an address position. At this stage they should be encouraged to lift their
hands together to aid coordination.
www.playmoderntennis.com 28
Tactical singles part points against each other starting with either a heavy or topslice
serve – 5 minutes
Clear Up, Cool Down and Summary - 5 minutes
End of lesson 3
www.playmoderntennis.com 29
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 3 Lesson Plan
Lesson 4 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
6 Easy feed progressions - Over arm ‘heavy’ and ‘topslice’ serve and return of serve –
40 minutes
Each of the following progressions to involve the players working in pairs. One server
and one returner. Serving players start close to the net to aid initial success before
moving one step after a successful serve towards the baseline. The returner works on
their cross court return to their partner.
1. Holding racket in a pinched continental grip. Players line racket up with the ball in
front (see confidence and control) then lift and push a heavy serve to cross court
service target areas. Coach to outline the most efficient placement for this type of
serve. The returner attempts to return the serve. Players take turns to serve 6 serves
from each side of court.
2. Repeat from an address position
3. Holding racket in a pinched continental grip. Players line racket up with the ball in
front (see confidence and control) then lift and push a topslice serve to cross court
service target areas. Coach to outline the most efficient placement for this type of
serve. The returner attempts to return the serve. Players take turns to serve 6 serves
from each side of court.
4. Repeat from an address position
5. Throw the edge drill (see Vertical Power DVD) – Players start the serve by dropping
the racket behind their back and pointing the butt. They can hit either serve contact.
Partners return serve once again. Take turns to serve 6 serves from each side.
6. Repeat from an address position. At this stage they should be encouraged to lift their
hands together to aid coordination.
www.playmoderntennis.com 30
Tactical singles part points against each other starting with either a heavy or topslice
serve – 5 minutes
Clear Up, Cool Down and Summary - 5 minutes
End of lesson 4
www.playmoderntennis.com 31
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 3 Lesson Plan
Lesson 5 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
Easy Feed/Rally Progressions – Serve, return and rally - 25 minutes
Each of the following progressions to involve the players working in pairs unless
stated.
1. Players practice their rallying from baseline, starting rally with an under arm feed – 6
ball rally
2. Players rally cross court – 6 ball rally
3. Players rally down the line – 6 ball rally
4. Coach feeds a short ball for one player to hit an approach shot, move to net and
volley against partner
Tactical part points – team singles – coach feeds either forehand or backhand and depicts
where players have to hit their first shot and what type of spin. Players then play rally out – 10
minutes
Full points – teams then start rally with a serve and can hit any shot they choose – 10
minutes
Clear Up, Cool Down, Summary and award of the player of the week - 5 minutes
End of lesson 5
www.playmoderntennis.com 32
MTI Orange Grade 2 Phase 3 Lesson Plan
Lesson 6 (of 6) – 60 minutes
*Award a player of the week – no certificates as these can be confused with their MTI
awards!
Introduction, Warm up and General Conditioning - 10 minutes
Plyometrics
Easy Feed/Rally Progressions – Serve, return and rally - 25 minutes
Each of the following progressions to involve the players working in pairs unless
stated.
1. Players practice their rallying from baseline, starting rally with an under arm feed – 6
ball rally
2. Players rally cross court – 6 ball rally
3. Players rally down the line – 6 ball rally
4. Coach feeds a short ball for one player to hit an approach shot, move to net and
volley against partner
Tactical part points – team singles – coach feeds either forehand or backhand and depicts
where players have to hit their first shot and what type of spin. Players then play rally out – 10
minutes
Full points – teams then start rally with a serve and can hit any shot they choose – 10
minutes
Clear Up, Cool Down and Summary- 5 minutes
Players who have passed ALL 3 lesson phases will have passed MTI Orange Grade 2
and are now ready to embark onto MTI Orange Grade 3. They must receive their MTI
Orange Grade 2 badges as well as their MTI Orange Grade 2 phase 3 certificates either
at a grading day or at the end of this lesson.
End of lesson 6