Faq

Personalized Instruction We’ll chat before your lesson to discuss your goals and tailor lessons to your needs and requests. When we meet I will assess your skill level and provide personalized coaching. Areas of focus may include any combination of the following: ​ Mechanics (technical and tactical) – grip, stance, footwork, swing Shot development – dinks, serves, volleys, returns of serve, resets, lobs, overheads Strategy – shot selection, pattern-making, assessing opponent weaknesses Teamwork – communication, court positioning, signaling, stacking Rules – scorekeeping, how to use the rules to your advantage Practice & Feedback We will engage in drills and practice different shots with guided feedback to reinforce learning and improve your game. I will suggest drills and “homework” you can practice on your own between sessions. Strategy & Improvement We will discuss game strategies and you will receive actionable advice and personalized tips to help you progress and enjoy the game more. ​ Mental Game Pickleball is so engaging not just because of the physical aspects, but also because it is a very mental game (a bit like chess and poker combined with tennis, badminton and pickleball). The mental challenges increase as players from social recreational play to competitive tournament play. We will discuss strategies for maintaining and developing mental focus, calm and a positive outlook so that you will feel confident and relaxed on the court in any situation. ​ Fun There are many reasons pickleball is so popular – a few being that it is a social sport, and very fun to play! Come join the rest of us who have found the benefits and joy of pickleball by learning this great game – you will feel great as you develop new skills, make new friends, improve your health and enjoy a lifelong sport.