Pickleball lessons with
Coach Oscar Diaz
From$42.52 per lesson
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Pickleball lessons with
Coach Oscar Diaz
From$42.52 per lesson
•85
Happy Student ScoreFair
This coach is dependable, though reschedules are more frequent. Best if your schedule is flexible.
Coach Rating
5.0•2 reviews
85
Happy Student ScoreFair
This coach is dependable, though reschedules are more frequent. Best if your schedule is flexible.
Coach Rating
5.0•2 reviews
About your pickleball coach
PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor ready to elevate your game on the court! I’m also a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, here to help you master your movements, boost overall conditioning, and prevent injuries along the way.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Oceanport, New Jersey
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 3 lessons
Oscar's availability
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Oscar's availability
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Near Oceanport, New Jersey
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Accomplishments
🏅Experienced Player
Certifications & Badges
📝PPR Certified
Reputation
85
Happy Student ScoreFair
Reliability
Sometimes unreliable ⚠️ May miss or reschedule lessons more often, so flexibility is important.
Average rating
5.0
2 ratings•2 reviews
Ursala Glackin
Thank you for teaching us, Oscar! We had such a great time. We all agreed with a standing meeting on Tuesday nights so if you are ever free come by and play! Our first meet was fun tonight…looking forward to next week!
Ursula and Mike
Deborah Ramilo
Thank you Oscar. I enjoyed meeting every Tuesday night and you were a great teacher and made it funi
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIntroduction to Pickleball & Serving Fundamentals
Lesson Objectives:
• Understand the basic court layout, rules, and scoring system.
• Develop a consistent and effective serve technique.
Lesson 11+Technique Refinement:
Continue to fine-tune core shots (serves, returns, dinks, drops, volleys, resets) with advanced drills emphasizing consistency, accuracy, and shot selection
Tactical Development:
Introduce and practice winning strategies, including:
• Targeting opponents’ backhands and feet.
• Dinking with purpose-varying placement and depth, using triangle dinking to keep opponents guessing.
• Mastering the third shot drop and fourth shot volley to control the net
Strategic Play:
• Court positioning, stacking, and partner communication.
• Baiting opponents and squeezing the middle.
• Recognizing and exploiting opponents’ weaknesses.
• Game-like scenarios focusing on applying tactics under pressure.
Lesson 4-10Dinking and the Soft Game
• Objective: Master dinking technique and control at the non-volley zone (NVZ).
Volleys at the Net
• Objective: Develop proper volley technique and reaction skills at the NVZ.
Resetting in the Transition Zone
• Objective: Learn to reset hard shots and regain control while moving from baseline to NVZ.
Transition Zone Movement and Footwork
• Objective: Improve movement, balance, and shot selection in the transition zone.
Speed-Ups at the Net
• Objective: Recognize and
execute speed-up shots at the kitchen line.
Counters and Defending Speed-Ups
• Objective: Learn to counterattack and defend against aggressive speed-ups.
Integration and Game Play
• Objective: Combine all skills in realistic game scenarios.
Lesson 2-3Return of Serve
Objectives:
• Learn the purpose and technique of the return of serve.
• Practice returning serves deep and with good court positioning.
Third Shot (Drop or Drive)
Objectives:
• Introduce the third shot drop and third shot drive.
• Practice hitting a soft third shot drop into the kitchen and understand when to use each option
What you need to bringPickleball paddle
I can provide paddles for use if they don’t own one
What I can bringPaddles Pickleballs Ball Machine cones target circles
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!
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