Pickleball lessons with
Coach Jacob Rubel
From$70.87 per lesson
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Pickleball lessons with
Coach Jacob Rubel
From$70.87 per lesson
•✨Jacob is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with pickleball. We strictly vet every instructor so you can book with confidence. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
✨Jacob is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with pickleball. We strictly vet every instructor so you can book with confidence. 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 have 3 years of experience helping people become pickleball addicts and learning the fundamentals of the fastest growing sport in the United States. Whether your goal is to feel comfortable playing at your local courts or be your best in a tournament, pickleball is a great social experience and a lifetime sport.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Durham, North Carolina
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Years Playing: 5 years
Jacob's availability
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We can suggest similar coaches or arrange a different spot (even at home)
Accomplishments
🏓3.654 DUPR
Certifications & Badges
📝PPR Certified
Reputation
✨Jacob is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with pickleball. We strictly vet every instructor so you can book with confidence. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIn a first lesson with a true beginner, a student will learn the major rules as well as basic skills such as grip, groundstrokes, and serves.
Lesson 11+After about 10 lessons, a beginner can expect to focus a little more on specific technique with shots that they struggle with and work on more strategic scenarios that players find themselves in in games.
Strategic scenarios include things such as: When to drop vs drive, how to manage the transition zone, and shot selection.
A student will also learn more advanced shots such as rolls, resets, and how to incorporate spin in shots.
I preach learning new shots first through muscle memory, hitting the same shot over and over. Then by hitting the shot in the middle of a game-like sequence by hitting a shot before and/or after the shot that the student is focusing on. An example would be having the student hit a serve before hitting their 3rd shot drop or groundstroke. Lastly, students will work on shots by having repercussions for poor shots, such as playing out points or sequences with me trying to win.
Lastly, recording parts of a lesson may be used to have the student see their game through my eyes.
Lesson 4-10In lessons 4-10, a student will learn more skills, such as 3rd shot drops, dinking, and possibly incorporating spin.
In these lessons, a student will also start to learn basic movement strategy on the court and general rules about when to hit certain shots.
I preach learning new shots first through muscle memory, hitting the same shot over and over. Then by hitting the shot in the middle of a game-like sequence by hitting a shot before and/or after the shot that the student is focusing on. An example would be having the student hit a serve before hitting their 3rd shot drop or groundstroke. Lastly, students will work on shots by having repercussions for poor shots, such as playing out points or sequences with me trying to win.
Lesson 2-3In a second and third lesson, a student will build on skills worked on in the first lesson as well as skills such as return of serve and volleying.
In my opinion, volleying is the most important skill for beginners players because lower level players play with more power and less intent. If you cannot play against power, you will not force an opponent to change strategies.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonThe first lesson plan with advanced player will be more of an assessment of their game unless the student comes to me with a particular skill(s) that they would like to work on.
Lesson 11+Recording part of the lesson may be used here for students to see how they look and see things though my eyes.
Lesson 4-10In future lessons, the student will work on other weaknesses that I’ve noticed through previous lessons or additional skills that the student would like to work on.
Lesson 2-3In a second or third lesson, the student will continue to work on their weaknesses and build on sequences of shots around those weaknesses.
The student and I may also discuss certain shot selection or styles of play to reduce their weaknesses being exploited by their opponents.
What you need to bringStudents need to bring a water bottle and preferably a paddle, however I can provide a paddle as well.
What I can bringI will come to lessons with balls, a ball tube, a ball hopper, and extra paddles (if necessary)
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
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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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