Tennis takes a long time to master, but you can play it for a long time.

For longevity, it’s hard to beat golf. But just as hard to beat tennis.

It’s not unusual for men and women to play well into their eighties, and to play well. And when kids learn the fundamentals when they’re young, playing well is much more likely.

What will we teach? As much as we can—and as much as kids can learn.

The grip

The forehand

The backhand

The serve

The return of serve

The volley

The overhead

The topspin

The slice

Strategy

Keeping score

Doubles

You can probably think of other items that should be on here, like form, footwork, and positioning. We’ll get to as much as we can as time allows.