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Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:4 courts available
Court 16 - Long Island City
13-06 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City, Queens, NY 11101, USA
480 miles awayIndoors
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The Island School (CQ)442 East Houston Street, New York, NY, USA
478.2 miles awayIndoorsMay be unreliable
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Haworth Country Club5 Lake Shore Dr, Haworth, NJ 07641, United States
478 miles awayIndoorsMay be unreliable
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These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonGoal: Build comfort and excitement.
• Intro & Equipment Overview: Paddle grip, court zones, scoring basics
• Warm-Up: Shadow swings, light dinking
• Drills:
• Paddle control: Bounce ball on paddle
• Soft hands: Short dinks across kitchen
• Game: Cooperative rally
Lesson 11+Goal: Sharpen strategy and prepare for competitive or social play
• Drills:
• Attack vs defend scenarios
• Lob & overhead practice
• Stacking + positioning strategies
• Conditioned Games
• Match Coaching: Let them play, then coach in real-time
Lesson 4-10Goal: Build consistency, strategy, and confidence
• Advanced Drills:
• Third shot drop/drive intro
• Volley and block drills
• Transition zone awareness
• Cross-court dinking battles
• Situational Play: Practice serving, returning, dinking, and moving as a unit
• Weekly Challenge Match (to track improvement)
Lesson 2-3Goal: Develop control + introduce real rally structure
• Warm-Up: Short-court dinks → progress to full court
• Drills:
• Groundstrokes (forehand & backhand from baseline)
• Serve + return basics
• Footwork ladder drills (light movement)
• Mini Match Play: Start point play but low pressure
What you need to bringCourt shoes, pickleball paddle/extra balls, and a great attitude
What I can bringExtra pickleball paddle, and an amazing attitude
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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Pickleball with Ryan F.New to TeachMe.To
