Beginner training plan
Your first lessonPRE-LESSON ASSESSMENT
Each initial lesson begins with a brief player profile discussion to understand:
-Athletic background and whether there is previous racquet/paddle sports experience
-Pickleball objectives (recreation, social, exercise, competition)
-Any physical limitations or concerns
This profile assessment allows me to tailor instruction, draw connections to familiar movements, and set realistic goals for progress.
FOUNDATION BUILDING
Baseline Strokes (main focus)
-Primary emphasis is to build consistent, confident forehand and backhand groundstrokes using my proven “touch point” system—simple, memorable cues that create early success and build confidence.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Every beginning student should leave their first lesson able to rally and have fun with the ball—not frustrated by complex technique. We’ll build precision and power later: enjoyment and basic competency come first!
Lesson 2-3Lesson 2 and 3 BUILDING COURT SKILLS
- Reinforce the baseline fundamentals from our first session
-Focused repetition using the same memorable touch points
-Increase consistency and continue to build muscle memory
-Address any stroke adjustments needed
SECOND HALF: Basic Volley Instruction
-Transition to basic volley technique (hitting before the ball bounces)
-Apply simple touch point cues for immediate success and confidence
-Practice basic volley exchanges
By the end of lesson 3 beginning students will have the fundamentals of the two essential skill sets that make pickleball enjoyable, and will be ready to move on to “dinking”—the third essential skill that tie groundstrokes and volleys together and round out the game of Pickleball!
Advanced training plan
Your first lesson
