Tennis Master Class

Our Master Classes

🎾 Our concept

Tennis Master Classes are intensive, themed sessions in small groups (max 5 players), specifically designed for passionate players who want to improve quickly, effectively, and sustainably.

Each session is built around a precise technical or tactical objective, with a clear, structured approach that is directly applicable in match situations.

Goal: Understand, correct, and integrate the right fundamentals to elevate your game.

⏱️ Our format

📅 Saturday evenings: 8–9 pm & 9–10 pm

⏱️ Duration: 1 intensive hour
👥 Groupe size: 5 players maximum
🎾 Surface: "Roland-Garros" quality clay courts, indoor in winter
🗣️ Languages: French & English

💰 Price: 32 € – Asia Paris Tennis members / 48 € – Non-membres

🎾 Our coach

Former Top 25 in Ireland, Jacques Ferrandez is renowned for his solid game, sharp tennis IQ, and especially his clear, demanding, results-driven teaching style.

Today, he coaches amateur and competitive players on technical and tactical improvement with a modern, accessible, and effective approach.

👤 Who is it for?

✔ Passionate adult players
✔ Beginner to competitive levels
✔ Players wanting to fix or improve a specific shot
✔ Players eager to better understand the game and progress in matches

Our Teaching Approach & Programs

1️⃣ FOREHAND – STABILITY & CONSISTENCY

Forehand – Motion & Ball Height

Goal: Regularity, safety, point control

👉 Focus:

• High trajectories

• Safe margin above the net

• Positioning & release

2️⃣ FOREHAND – POWER & PRECISION

Forehand – Spin, power & precision

Goal: Accelerate without losing control

👉 Focus:

• Energy transfer

• Modern topspin mechanics

• Target-based hitting

3️⃣ BACKHAND – STABILITY & CONSISTENCY

Backhand – Motion & ball height

Goal: Reliable backhand in match situations

👉 Focus:

• Timing

• Balance

• Safe crosscourt backhand

4️⃣ BACKHAND – POWER & OFFENSE

Backhand – Spin, power & precision

Goal: Turn backhand into a weapon

👉 Focus:

• Topspin and acceleration

• Earlier ball take

• Zone variations

5️⃣ VOLLEYS – FUNDAMENTALS

Volleys – Continental grip & stability

Goal: Net stability

👉 Focus:

• Continental grip

• Body posture

• Simple, effective volley

6️⃣ VOLLEYS – MOVEMENT & FINISHING

Volleys – Footwork & point endings

Goal: Finish points at net

👉 Focus:

• Adjustment steps

• Trajectory reading

• Volley/smash combo

7️⃣ SERVE – TECHNIQUE & TOSS

Serve – Motion & ball toss

Goal: Consistency & confidence on serve

👉 Focus:

• Consistent toss

• Arm/leg coordination

• Fluid rhythm

8️⃣ SERVE – VARIATIONS & EFFECTS

Serve – Flat, slice & kick

Goal: vary serves to disrupt opponents

👉 Focus:

• Toss

• Spin types

• Serve +1 patterns

9️⃣ SLICE BACKHAND – CONTROL & VARIATION

Slice backhand – Motion & continental grip

Goal: neutralize & break the opponent’s rhythm

👉 Focus:

• Ball touch

• Low trajectories

• Defense/attack

🔟 SLICE BACKHAND – MOVEMENT & PRECISION

Slice backhand – Footwork & precision

Goal: Play smart under pressure

👉 Focus:

• Recovery

• Short/long play

• Tactical precision

🧠 BONUS — TACTICS & MATCH INTELLIGENCE

Tactics & game smarts (Play Smart)

Goal: How to win smarter

👉 Focus:

• Choose the right zone

• Constructing points

• Manage key moments

• Playing according to your player profile

🎾 Overall Teaching Approach (Progression Logic)

👉 Principe:

We work from control → power → playing forward → serve → variations → tactics

Each Master Class = 1 clear theme + 1 measurable goal

Our Sessions

🎾 Asia Paris Tennis – Forehand Master Class

👱‍♂️ Coach: Jacques Ferrandez – Former Top 25 (Ireland)

Forehand Master Class – Key Coaching Points

During this session, we focused on the fundamentals of a modern, solid, and effective forehand, emphasizing consistency, topspin, and fluid mechanics.

1️⃣ Setting Up the Correct Grip

The Semi-Western Grip

We kicked off by making sure everyone was using the correct Semi-Western Grip. It's the standard for modern power and spin, which gives players a great angle to lift the ball over the net with heavy topspin.

Our Simple Drill:
To find it easily, remember our trick: place your racket on the court and simply pick it up. The 'V' shape your thumb and index finger make should sit on the grip. The web of skin between your thumb and index finger should sit perfectly on the grip.

Crucial tip – Keep it Loose
The most important thing to remember is to keep a relaxed hold on the racket during the preparation and the swing. Gripping too hard restricts your wrist movement and causes tension in your arm, which completely kills your racket head speed. Absolutely no squeezing!

2️⃣ The Motion: the “C” Swing

Turn & Prepare
Before you even think about swinging, we need that sideways shoulder turn. Get your shoulders turned sideways, so that your opponent can only see one of your shoulders. This action allows you to use your entire body in the forehand rather than just your arm; it also engages your legs and core.

The big take-back
We focused on making that first part of the swing a long and relaxed 'C' shape. The racket needs to be pulled back towards the back of the court in one fluid motion.

The Strings rule
Keep those strings pointing down towards the court during the entire motion. This ensures the racket drops below the ball's height, which sets up perfectly the essential low-to-high path that generates spin and consistency.

3️⃣ Essential Finish: Finish High and Through the Ball

The swing isn't over until the racket is high! Make sure you finish the racket right up over your opposite shoulder (the left shoulder for right-handers). A high finish will ensure you drive through the ball completely, this along with a long swing, will ensure your ball goes over the net.

🎯 Session Objectives

✔ Semi-Western Grip and keep it loose
✔ A modern, fluid C swing
✔ Increased topspin, safety, and consistency

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