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Coach Andre Oupoh
$50per lesson
Pickleball 🏓 lessons with
Coach Andre Oupoh
$50 per lesson
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Happy Student ScoreFair
Andre is dependable, though reschedules are more frequent. Best if your schedule is flexible.
84
Happy Student ScoreFair
Andre is dependable, though reschedules are more frequent. Best if your schedule is flexible.
About your pickleball coach
I've been passionate about pickleball for years and love sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm with others. I believe that anyone can learn to play and enjoy the game, and I'm dedicated to helping my students reach their full potential, both on and off the court.
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Teaches: Adults
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Glendale, Arizona
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Years Playing: 3 years
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Given: 13 lessons
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Availability on all locations
Near Glendale, Arizona
Mondays
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Tuesdays
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Wednesdays
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Thursdays
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Fridays
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Saturdays
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Sundays
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We can suggest similar coaches or arrange a different spot (even at home)
Accomplishments
🏓5.2 DUPR
➕College Athlete
🏅Experienced Player
➕Compete in tournaments
Certifications & Badges
📝DUPR Certified
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWeeks 1–2: Foundations
Focus: Rules, basic strokes, footwork
• Day 1:
• Learn rules & court layout
• Forehand & backhand groundstrokes
• Dink drills (short shots near the net)
• Day 2:
• Serve technique & return drills
• Intro to footwork patterns
• Wall drills or solo hitting
• Optional Day 3:
• Light rally play (cooperative)
• Focus on consistent dinks & ball control
Lesson 2-3Weeks 3–4: Consistency & Movement
Focus: Placement over power, ready position, soft hands
• Day 1:
• Dink game (first to 5 points)
• Serve-return-dink flow drill
• Cross-court forehands/backhands
• Day 2:
• Footwork ladder or cone drills
• Volley drills (paddle up, punch volley)
• Soft hands control drills at the kitchen line
• Optional Day 3:
• Mini-games with half court
• Emphasis on footwork & paddle prep
Lesson 4-10Weeks 5–6: Net Game & Strategy
Focus: Kitchen line play, shot selection, communication
• Day 1:
• Kitchen line movement & rules
• Drop shot practice (transition zone to kitchen)
• Partner dink battles
• Day 2:
• Doubles communication & switching
• Volley-to-dink transitions
• Serve placement
• Optional Day 3:
• Scrimmage: start all points with a 3-hit rally
• Focus on teamwork & positioning
Lesson 11+Weeks 9–10: Offense vs Defense
Focus: Attacking opportunities & defending at the net
• Day 1:
• Identify attackable balls
• Third-shot drop vs third-shot drive
• Block & reset drills
• Day 2:
• Defense to neutral recovery
• Fast hands volley drills
• Mini point games to 5 with scenarios
• Optional Day 3:
• Competitive rally drills (cooperative to competitive)
• Emphasis on decision-making
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonWeeks 1–2: Foundations at Speed
• Technical: Crosscourt dinks, deep resets, quick hand speed drills
• Footwork: Shuffle ladders, cone pivots, transition zone movement
• Conditioning: Core stability + explosive footwork
Lesson 2-3Weeks 3–4: Net Domination + Midcourt Mastery
• Volleys: Block vs punch volleys, targeting hip shots
• Transition drills: Drop-shot recovery, push resets
• IQ: Read opponent body language, “freeze and attack”
Lesson 4-10🟨 Weeks 5–6: Serves/Returns + Spin Game
• Serve: Power vs placement, short-serve deception
• Returns: Deep return + net rush, return-to-dink strategy
• Spin drills: Topspin rolls, slice returns, off-speed deception
Lesson 11+Weeks 9–10: Pressure, Clutch & Confidence
• Drills: Down 8–10, simulate tournament fatigue
• Shot selection training under stress
• Mental toughness: Visualization, breathing, post-error resets
What you need to bringPaddles and a few balls
What I can bringCones and pickleballs
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
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
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!