**Time:** 60 minutes
**You need:** Paddle, 3 balls, court + 1 partner
**Perfect for total beginners!**
### 1. Warm-Up (0–10 minutes)
– Walk or jog slowly around the court for 2 minutes.
– Swing your arms in circles (10 each way).
– Hit the ball gently with your partner for 6 minutes.
Just keep it going – no score!
### 2. Easy Hits from the Back (10–25 minutes)
– Stand at the back of the court.
– Hit 10 easy forehands (right side) down the line with your partner.
– Hit 10 easy backhands (left side).
– Then hit 10 alternating (forehand then backhand).
– Go slow. Miss? Just pick it up and try again.
### 3. Dinking Time (25–40 minutes) – The most important part!
– Stand close to the net (kitchen line) with your partner.
– Hit soft “dinks” back and forth.
Try to get 10 in a row.
– Place a marker (cone, water bottle, or shoe) as a target – aim for it 8 times.
### 4. Serving (40–50 minutes)
– Stand behind the line.
– Serve 10 times from the right side to your partner.
– Serve 10 times from the left side.
– Keep them soft and deep.
– Then do 5 serves + returns with your partner.
### 5. Fun Game + Stretch (50–60 minutes)
– Play a short Skinny Singles game to 7 points (just for fun).
– Stretch your arms and legs for 3 minutes.
– Done!
| Time | What to do | With partner |
|—————|—————————–|————–|
| 0–10 min Warm-up | Yes |
| 10–25 min Easy forehand & backhand | Yes |
| 25–40 min Soft dinks at the net | Yes |
| 40–50 min Serving practice | Yes |
| 50–60 min Short game + stretch | Yes |
**Quick tips for beginners:**
– Go slow – accuracy beats power.
– Have fun and laugh when you miss!
– Do this session 2–3 times a week and you’ll get better fast.