Clinic Tennis | Playing Patterns: Building the point with a purpose
Do you want to take your game to the next level tactically? Join the new exclusive clinic with the Vavassori Masters!
Stop playing each shot in isolation and learn how to build a winning rally. On Sunday 4 October, the Ambrosiano Tennis Club invites you to an intensive training session focused on the tactical aspects of the game: two hours of on-court training to master the geometry of the rally, from opening up the court to finishing at the net.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday 4 October 2026
Time: Morning Slot | 09:00 – 11:00
Coaching Staff: Vavassori Coaches
Participants: Maximum 12 participants per slot
Fees: TC Ambrosiano members €50 | Non-members €70
The fee includes: 2 hours of intensive clinic, technical equipment for the session, certificate of attendance.
Training Programme (2 Hours)
Warm-up & Control: Progressive passing drills focusing on direction and depth (crosses, long balls down the line and switches of play).
Pattern 1 – Opening up the court: Sequences of two cross-court shots to move the opponent and accelerate into open space.
Pattern 2 – Inside-Out / Inside-In: Using the forehand as the dominant shot to create space and attack the opposite side.
Pattern 3 – Attack & Close-out: Transition from a neutral to an offensive situation: deep ball, attack and volley.
Pattern 4 – Serve + 1: Building the sequence starting from the first/second serve.
Tactical Match Play: Points scored by applying the patterns and bonus points for correctly building the rally.
‘Don’t just think about where to play this ball. Think about which ball you want to receive next.’
Places are limited to 12 participants to ensure the highest standard of teaching.
