Master Your Game: Pro Tennis Coaching & Tactical Drills
Get an inside look at how our international and national coaches build strategic players, from precision footwork to high-percentage match tactics.
Coach Simon Wheatley explains a high-percentage tactic to control a point. We teach our players to think strategically, using shots like a high, loopy ball to an opponent's backhand to neutralize attacks and create opportunities.
Here, Coach Simon Wheatley demonstrates a unique backward motion drill to develop a powerful kick serve. This is an example of the specialized technical coaching our players receive to build weapons in their game.
Agility is key to court coverage. This shuffle drill, led by Coach Simon Wheatley, is a fundamental exercise we use to improve our players' footwork, balance, and ability to move efficiently forwards and backwards.
Tennis is a game of decisions. Coach Simon Wheatley walks through a serve and return drill, teaching players to recognize when to attack, when to defend, and how to make smart choices under pressure to control the rally.
We teach our players to build points intelligently rather than relying solely on high-risk power. Coach Simon Wheatley explains a drill focused on using tactical shots to create an advantage and set up a finishing forehand.
A strong foundation begins with proper form. Our Physical and Performance Coach, Darja, explains how we integrate posture and balance work right from the warm-up for our beginner batches, ensuring good habits from day one.
This dynamic reaction drill led by Coach Darja trains our young players to improve their split-step, stay low, and react quickly. These exercises are designed to build the explosive agility needed in a real match situation.
About this collection
Our coaching isn't just about hitting more balls; it's about hitting the right ones. We focus on the details that win matches, like using a high-percentage, loopy ball to pin your opponent, or mastering the split-step to recover faster. It is about training your brain as much as your backhand, ensuring you make smart decisions when the pressure is high.
Building the Complete Player
At the academy, we operate on a simple principle: your game should be as smart as it is strong. We move away from high-risk, flashy shots that often lead to unforced errors, teaching you instead to build points with patience and intent. Whether you are working with our high-performance director Dragan on recovery mechanics or refining your net play with Coach Simon, the focus remains on technical precision.
Technical Drill Focus
- Tactical Decision Making: We teach you when to attack and when to defend. Using specific drills, we show you how to neutralize an opponent's power by targeting their weaker side, often their backhand, and waiting for the right opening to strike.
- Agility & Movement: Physical and Performance Coach Darja emphasizes that the best shot in the world is useless if you cannot reach the ball. Our drills integrate plyometrics and dynamic reaction exercises—like the 'split step and recover'—to make sure you are in position before the opponent has even made their move.
- Point Construction: We don't just practice shots; we practice patterns. You will learn to use slice serves to open up the court and how to use cross-court depth to grind down an opponent's endurance.
Where We Train
All our pro drills and coaching sessions happen at the Padukone-Dravid Centre and The Sports School. With international-standard hard courts and floodlit setups, we ensure that your practice schedule remains consistent, rain or shine. We focus on results, but we care more about whether you are enjoying the grind and developing a deeper understanding of the game. If you want a place where your mindset grows alongside your swing, we have a spot for you on the court.
Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy
We founded this academy to give players in India the same access to world-class coaching that top-tier professionals receive. Our team doesn't just drill you; they observe how you play and how you think, adjusting our methods to help you break through your personal plateau.
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