Patterns and style, with a coach
Ready when: Topspin and combinations (i1) started.
What the coach teaches
Serve and third-ball patterns, spin reading, personal style, tactics, a pre-serve routine, doubles movement, goals for technique and results.
At home, safe only
Grip, ready position and bat control (b1) and Wall and hit-over games (b2).
Ask the club
The junior league and equipment advice.
What you can see from the side
The player varies speed, spin and placement.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach marks a point won four ways.
Stop and get a coach when
Repeated pain.
Intermediate is done when the player can rally with consistency and attack a third ball.
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