Duration: 12 Weeks (3 Months) Level: Beginner Age Group: 6 years & above (Can be adapted for adults) Classes per Week: 3 Sessions per Week Session Duration: 60 Minutes
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will:
Understand the rules and scoring system.
Develop correct grip, stance, and footwork.
Master basic forehand and backhand strokes.
Learn serving and receiving techniques.
Build consistency through rallies.
Understand basic offensive and defensive tactics.
Play friendly singles and doubles matches confidently.
Session Structure (Every Class)
Activity
Time
Warm-up & Stretching
10 min
Footwork Drills
10 min
Technical Skill Practice
20 min
Match Drills / Games
15 min
Cool Down & Feedback
5 min
Month 1 - Fundamentals & Ball Control
Week 1 - Introduction
Objective: Become comfortable with the racket and ball.
Topics
Introduction to Table Tennis
Equipment knowledge
Safety rules
Shakehand Grip
Ready Position
Basic Footwork
Ball bouncing on racket
Activities
Ball balancing
Bounce challenge
Shadow practice
Coordination games
Week 2 - Forehand Basics
Topics
Forehand Drive
Body positioning
Contact point
Follow-through
Drills
Forehand against coach
Target hitting
Multi-ball practice
Footwork drills
Week 3 - Backhand Basics
Topics
Backhand Drive
Wrist control
Recovery position
Drills
Partner rally
Wall practice
Target accuracy
Ladder footwork
Week 4 - Combining Strokes
Topics
Forehand + Backhand transition
Ready position recovery
Rally consistency
Drills
Alternate FH-BH rally
Side-to-side movement
20-ball rally challenge
Assessment
Grip
Footwork
Rally of 20 shots
Month 2 - Skill Development
Week 5 - Serving Basics
Topics
Rules of serving
Short serve
Long serve
Service placement
Drills
Service target practice
Serve competition
Accuracy challenge
Week 6 - Receiving Serves
Topics
Reading serves
Push return
Basic block
Drills
Coach serves
Push rallies
Return to target
Week 7 - Spin Introduction
Topics
Topspin
Backspin
Sidespin (Introduction)
Drills
Spin recognition
Controlled rallies
Multi-ball feeding
Week 8 - Footwork & Consistency
Topics
Side-step movement
Crossover movement
Position recovery
Drills
Falkenberg drill (basic)
Shadow footwork
Continuous rallies
Assessment
30-ball rally
Service accuracy
Footwork evaluation
Month 3 - Match Play & Strategy
Week 9 - Attack & Defense
Topics
Basic Smash
Blocking
Defensive pushes
Drills
Attack vs Block
Multi-ball attack
Placement practice
Week 10 - Match Strategy
Topics
Shot placement
Playing to opponent's weakness
Rally planning
Drills
Corner targeting
Tactical games
Serve + Third Ball attack
Week 11 - Singles & Doubles
Topics
Match etiquette
Singles tactics
Doubles rotation
Communication
Activities
Singles matches
Doubles practice
Mini tournament
Week 12 - Final Evaluation
Skills Test
Grip
Forehand Drive
Backhand Drive
Serve
Receive
Rally consistency
Footwork
Match performance
Final Tournament
Round Robin Matches
Coach Feedback
Certificates & Awards
Equipment Required
Table Tennis Table
Table Tennis Racket
40+ Practice Balls
Ball Basket
Cones & Agility Ladder
Scoreboard
Water Bottle & Towel
Assessment Criteria
Skill
Weightage
Grip & Stance
10%
Footwork
15%
Forehand
20%
Backhand
20%
Service & Receive
15%
Match Play
20%
Certification Levels
🏅 Beginner Level: Can rally 20–30 balls consistently; knows rules and scoring; performs basic serves and returns.
🥈 Intermediate Foundation: Can execute topspin and backspin consistently; demonstrates good footwork and tactical awareness; plays competitive singles and doubles matches with confidence.
This curriculum is suitable for schools, sports academies, and beginner coaching programs, and aligns well with a structured 12-week training schedule.
