Beginner training plan
Your first lesson • Introduce the game, rules, court layout, and equipment.
• Teach basic grip, ready position, and underhand serve.
• Practice simple forehand and backhand groundstrokes.
• Start mini-rallies near the kitchen line to develop control.
Lesson 11+• Fine-tune strategy (advanced shot selection, stacking, switching).
• Focus on anticipation, court awareness, and mental toughness.
• Play full matches with coaching feedback.
• Introduce specialty shots (lob, lob defense, spin shots).
• Keep improving consistency, teamwork, and competitive skills.
Lesson 4-10 • Introduce third shot drop, volleys, and net play.
• Teach positioning strategies and basic doubles tactics.
• Develop defensive resets and transition play from baseline to net.
• Regular match play with focus points (e.g., consistent serving, dinking).
• Build game sense through controlled games and mini-tournaments.
Lesson 2-3• Review and strengthen serving and return skills.
• Develop more consistent forehand and backhand rallies.
• Teach basic movement patterns (shuffling, approaching the net).
• Introduce dinking at the kitchen line.
• Start basic doubles play with scoring and teamwork emphasis.
What you need to bringAll you need to bring to my lessons is your enthusiasm and a pickleball paddle. If you don't have a paddle yet, don't worry—I can provide one for you to use during our session. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and shoes suitable for indoor or outdoor play, depending on the venue. Bring along a water bottle to stay hydrated, and be ready to enjoy learning and improving your pickleball skills in a supportive and fun environment.
