Best 14 coaches for Pickleball lessons near Alexandria, VA

We will work on 3rd shot drops and drives, with games such as tug of war, 7-11, skinny singles.

We will work on 3rd shot drops and drives, with games such as tug of war, 7-11, skinny singles.

Athletic clothing. Paddle if you have one. Court shoes. Water. Sun protection.

A paddle if they have one

Athletic clothing, comfortable supportive shoes (preferably court shoes), water, sun screen and paddle (if you have your own).

We will use foam balls for some of the exercises. We will choose locations that contain the balls more. We will work at a slower pace depending on the pace of the child(ren).

For kids, I’ll keep the lessons high-energy, fun, and sneaky productive. I’ll offer softer balls as an option while keeping it intense and fun! Most of the drills will feel like games — like “King of the Court” to work on rallying, “Beat the Coach” to practice consistency, and “Serve & Score” where they try to earn points by hitting targets. I’ll always demonstrate first so they can see the right form before trying, breaking everything down into simple steps. I’ll keep the pace quick to hold their attention, giving constant positive reinforcement — hyping up every effort with things like “Love that hustle!” or “You’re getting better every shot!” Even when they’re working on footwork, grips, and swing mechanics, they’ll feel like they’re just playing — building muscle memory, discipline, and confidence without even realizing it.