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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!

Locations

These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:

3 courts available

Posse Ground Park (tennis court)

525 Posse Ground Road, Sedona, AZ 86336

1904 miles away

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Los Abrigados Resort (tennis court)

160 Portal Lane, Sedona, AZ 86336

1903.1 miles away

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Sunset Park (tennis court)

655 Sunset Drive, Sedona, AZ 86336

1905 miles away

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Availability

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 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

What you need to bringWater and your paddle if you have one

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Pickleball with Coach Derek Segal

💰$61 weekly lessons

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✨Derek is new on TeachMe.To. We still don't have a score or reviews to show. Every coach starts somewhere. Satisfaction is guaranteed, so you can book with confidence.

As a former top 200 world ranked tennis professional, I bring advanced skills adaptable to all levels, to every lesson. My approach blends technical expertise with a relaxed fun atmosphere, helping players of all levels elevate their game and enjoy the sport. Let me help you gain confidence, on and off court, to enjoy this incredible game that will change your life.

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Teaches: Adults, Seniors

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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts

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Lives in: Sedona, Arizona

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Years Playing: 5 years

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Given: 1 lessons

Accomplishments

🏓4.0 DUPR

🏅College Athlete

➕Search and Rescue Member, CPR and WFA

Certifications & Badges

📝IPTPA Certified

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