Reputation
94
Happy Student ScoreGreat
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Average rating
5.0
Nancy S.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1
The lesson with Derek really helped me identify what to focus on to improve my game and get my confidence back, I’d suggest giving Derek a shot if you're looking to refine your pickleball game.
Kelly L
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5
You could play Pickleball with your eyes closed and your hands tied behind your back. You don’t even need a paddle.
I played about five games today. My game has definitely been enhanced. I was able to stay in the game. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This is really really exciting to me. Finally!
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWarm up, demonstrate various grip styles, evaluate skill level, demonstrate ready position, have student bounce ball off paddle on both forehand and backhand, explain importance of safety on the court
Lesson 11+Warm up, hit 3rd shot drops, hit multiple serves, demonstrate and teach student to volley both forehand and backhand. Feed consecutive forehand, backhand then run up to net split step then volleys. Demonstrate and teach overhead smash. All areas taught will be determined by students advancement through levels
Lesson 4-10Warm up. If student is ready to hit consecutive shots, feed both forehand and backhand shots, discuss importance of footwork position, and demonstrate 3rd shot drop. Practice serving to both sides of court
Lesson 2-3Warm up. If student is comfortable moving to second phase, demonstrate the forehand and backhand strokes, feed balls to students from their mid court position, demonstrate serve. Explain basic rules
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