Beginner training plan
Your first lessonBuilding the Foundation - grip, serve, forehand, backhand, game play and homework assignment
Lesson 2-3Master Movement- when to move, split step
Own the Return Serve - return deep
Lesson 4-10Attack with Purpose - drop, lob, slam
Control the Kitchen - dink, volley
Win the Transition - 3rd shot drop, communicate
Think Like A Team - alignment, shading
Play Smarter - targets, strategy
Add Spin and Variety - top spin, ATP, Erne
Measure Your Success - DUPR
Youth players
Working with kidsI adopt my teaching style to the student’s learning style using a See it, hear it, do it, feedback, and do it again approach. One correction is provided at a time.
Working with teenagersFor teenagers I use a combination of direct instruction, Demonstration, discovery, collaboration, game play, and/or self directed activities.
What you need to bringBring the following:
o Pickleball paddle.
o Beginner to Winner: Sparc Workbook (available on Amazon)
Wear:
o Court shoes
o Eye protection/glasses
