USPTA EXAM: THE PRIVATE & GROUP LESSONS LATEST 2024 GRADED A+

USPTA EXAM: THE PRIVATE & GROUP LESSONS LATEST 2024 GRADED A+ Structuring the Private Lesson Part 1 Project a professional image A. Be well groomed. B. Wear neat, clean and well-fitting tennis clothing. Structuring the Private Lesson Part 2 Starting the Lesson - Introduction - Establish a rapport; make them feel comfortable - Find out student's name and use it often throughout the lesson - Be friendly - Offer brief personal background (three items) Structuring the Private Lesson Part 3 Study Student & his/her Needs A) Talk to student and find out their background *Previous tennis teachers *Goals and objectives *How they rate themselves as a player *Other sports/activities they are interested in B) Discuss their playing behavior *How often do you practice? *How often do you play? *How many lessons do you intend to take each week? *What are you interested in learning? C) Rally with student to confirm their level and allow them to become comfortable *What is their work ethic and is it well displayed through body language? Structuring the Private Lesson Part 4 Implement an Effective Lesson Plan - Professional should divide the lesson into a beginning, middle and end - Determine which part of stroke needs emphasis - Incorporate personal style Structuring the Private Lesson Part 5 Demonstrate the Correct Way - Position yourself so demonstrations can be seen clearly - Demonstrate left-handed for left-handed students - Demonstrate the skill exactly the way you want it performed Structuring the Private Lesson Part 6 With Beginners - Go over all parts of stroke - Make explanations clear, concise and direct (Using verbal, visual and kinesthetic methods) - Be brief - Develop Clue Words - Develop resources (ready references with info related to lessons) - Use progression (step-by-step) of teaching the strokes Structuring the Private Lesson Part 7 Intermediate or Advanced Players - Demonstrate all parts of each stroke - Eliminate biggest flaw in player's game - Do not change for sake of changing - Determine if change in major or minor. *If major it will require time and may not be appropriate in a 30-minute lesson *It is important that student