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Cross-court forehand15 min
Aim for depth and spin, then recover before the next ball.
Wei Liao / Tennis
Tennis
My training, coaching and everyday lessons on the way to NTRP 5.0.
My long-term goal
NTRP 5.0
Reliable second serve · Better movement · Smarter match play
NTRP 5.0 is my long-term goal, with consistent 4.5-level match play as an intermediate milestone.
French ranking recordFFT 30/3
French ranking recorded in September 2026. FFT and NTRP use different rating systems.
On-court plan4 hours / week
Coaching, practice and match play
Progress reviewEvery 4 weeks
Consistent tests and match feedback
A DAY AT A TIME
Training journal
My sessions, lessons and small improvements along the way.
Training records
No training sessions recorded yet.
Practice, coaching and match notes will appear here.Reflections
No reflections posted yet.
Lessons learned and ideas for my next session will appear here.MY COACH
My coach
Nathan Seateun
Former ATP-ranked professional player with experience on the international tennis circuit.
Coaching focus
Second-serve technique, efficient footwork, return patterns and match preparation.
MY BALL MACHINE
My ball machine
Veva R2My practice equipment
Veva R2
My Veva R2 supports focused repetition and footwork practice. I use live partners for return reading and match decisions.
My ball-machine drills
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Cross-court backhand15 min
Prepare early and repeat a stable contact point with controlled feeds.
03
Two-point movement10 min
Alternate both wings at a feed interval that allows balanced recovery.
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Short-ball transition10 min
Move forward, place the approach shot and prepare for the next volley.
KEEP IT FOCUSED
Training plan
Four focused on-court sessions each week, adjusted around coaching, partners and court availability.
0160 min
Coaching
Build a dependable second serve, then connect it to returns and the next shot.
0260 min
Veva R2 practice
Practise forehand and backhand depth, recovery between shots and short-ball transitions.
0330 min
Serve practice
Warm up, practise spin and placement, and record the outcome of 40 second serves.
0490 min
Partner practice & match play
Work on real returns, play scored points, and review one tactical theme.
Record each session and its main lesson. Review progress every four weeks with consistent tests and match feedback.
Training phases and progress checks
Build repeatable foundations
Stabilise the second serve and establish baseline rally and match records.
Review Record serve consistency and double faults.
Connect the shots
Improve depth, recovery and the first ball after a serve or return.
Review Repeat the same tests and check transfer to live rallies.
Practise under pressure
Use scored points and different opponents to test a simple game plan.
Review Review at least five sets and choose the next training focus.
4.5 milestone → 5.0 goal
Develop a reliable playing pattern, stronger second serves and better point construction.
Review Use coach feedback and repeated match performance, not a single drill score.
These are personal practice targets. Reaching them does not establish an official NTRP rating.
Second-serve consistency
Practice target ≥ 85%
Use a fixed 40-serve test, split between both service courts. Record in-bounds serves, foot faults and placement.
Match double faults
Stage target ≤ 3 / set
Track at least five sets and note the number of service games.
Cross-court rallies
15 consecutive shots
Test both wings with the same partner and a comparable rally pace.
Groundstroke depth
At least 12 / 20 balls per wing
Count in-bounds shots landing beyond the service line under consistent feeding conditions.
Fitness & recovery
Two short strength and mobility sessions each week, with time for recovery.
Rating reference: USTA NTRP player characteristics . Practice targets are my own training checkpoints.