Pickleball 🏓 lessons with
Coach Jonathan Reque
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Pay $0 today$57per lesson after trial
Pickleball 🏓 lessons with
Coach Jonathan Reque
Get a free trial lesson
Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$57per lesson after trial✨Jonathan is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with pickleball. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
✨Jonathan is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with pickleball. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
About your pickleball coach
I am a passionate pickleball buddy with over three years of playing experience, dedicated to helping new players discover and enjoy the game. My focus is on teaching total beginners—those who are often overlooked or feel intimidated when starting out. I take pride in helping beginners take their first steps on the court and guiding them toward becoming comfortable and capable players.
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Teaches: Adults
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Levels: Beginners
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Lives in: National City, CA
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Years Playing: 3 years
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Accomplishments
🏓3.134 DUPR
📝DUPR Certified
➕Beginners’ Open Play Host
Certifications & Badges
📝DUPR Certified
Specializations
🎯Serving
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonLESSON 1: Foundations & First Rally
Goal: Get comfortable hitting the ball and understanding basic rules.
Focus Skills
Grip (continental / handshake grip)
Ready position & basic footwork
Forehand groundstroke
Simple rallying
Key Concepts
What pickleball is (quick overview)
Court layout + kitchen (non-volley zone)
Double bounce rule
Drills
Paddle taps (control, warm-up)
Self-drop → forehand hit
Partner rally (bounce only)
Mini Game
Rally: “How many hits in a row?”
Confidence Outcome
🌟 “I can hit the ball consistently and keep a rally going.”
Lesson 2-3LESSON 2: Backhand & Serving Basics
Goal: Introduce backhand and get them serving legally.
Focus Skills
Backhand groundstroke
Underhand serve (proper motion)
Return of serve (deep return)
Key Concepts
Serving rules (underhand, below waist)
Score calling basics (just intro, don’t overwhelm)
Drills
Forehand ↔ backhand alternating feeds
Serve practice (target zones)
Return deep to baseline
Mini Game
Serve + return only (no rally continuation)
Confidence Outcome
💪🏼 “I can start a point and return a serve.”
LESSON 3: The Net Game (Dinking)
Goal: Introduce soft game and control at the kitchen.
Focus Skills
Dink (forehand & backhand)
Moving safely into the kitchen line
Control vs power
Key Concepts
Why soft game wins points
Kitchen rules (no volleys inside)
Drills
Crosscourt dinking
Straight-on dinking
Step-in transition drill
Mini Game
Dink-only game (first to 5 points)
Confidence Outcome
🥅 “I can play at the net without panicking.”
What you need to bringWater
Towel
Extra shirt
Eagerness to learn the sport
What I can bringHalf court pickleball net
2 beginner paddles
Pickleballs
Eye protection
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
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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!