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Northville Tennis Lessons
Beginner Lessons

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A welcoming, structured introduction to tennis fundamentals. No experience needed — just a willingness to learn and have fun.

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Daniel German teaching a beginner tennis lesson in Northville

What Your First Lesson Looks Like

No pressure, no judgment — just patient instruction and real progress.

Proper Grip

Learn the continental grip used for all major strokes.

Basic Strokes

Forehand and backhand fundamentals with simple, repeatable motions.

Court Positioning

Where to stand, how to move and basic court awareness.

Rally Progression

From feeding drills to your first back-and-forth rally.

Four-Week Starter Pathway

Week 1

Grip & Contact

Learn the proper grip, swing path and how to make clean contact with the ball.

Week 2

Forehand & Backhand

Develop basic groundstroke technique with consistent rally ability.

Week 3

Serve & Movement

Introduce the serve and basic footwork patterns for court movement.

Week 4

Rally & Play

Put it all together with rally drills and introduction to point play.

Beginner FAQ

I've never held a tennis racquet. Is that okay?
Perfectly fine. Our beginner program is designed for people with zero experience. We start from the very basics.
What equipment do I need?
Comfortable athletic clothing, court shoes and a racquet. If you don't have a racquet, we can help you choose one or provide one for your first lesson.
How does scoring work?
We'll teach you scoring basics as part of the program. Don't worry — it's simpler than it looks!
Will I be the only beginner?
Many of our players start as complete beginners. You'll be in good company.
How long until I can rally?
Most beginners can sustain a short rally by the end of their first or second lesson.
Should I take private or group lessons as a beginner?
Private lessons give you the most personalized attention. Group lessons offer a social learning environment. Both work well for beginners.

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