Pickleball with Bob Blanco
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💰$44 weekly lessons
My passion is to introduce new and beginning players to the world of pickleball. I have been playing and coach pickleball for 18 years. While I am now in the senior category I have kept myself physically and mentally fit, have a very positive outlook and enjoy coaching players at clinics and lessons. I love to watch players become addicted to this embracing game, watch the social connections made and appreciate their improvement in skill level over time as they work hard to do so. So rewarding!!
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Encinitas, California
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Happy Student Score: 95
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 11 lessons
Accomplishments
🏓4.375 DUPR
🏅Experienced Player
➕Selkirk Advocate
Certifications & Badges
📝DUPR Certified
Reviews
Total reviews5
Average rating
5.0
Jeanne Herrick
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5
Bob is a very experienced coach with great communication skills. He often extends the coaching session without compensation if he feels the students need more time. He is my go to guy for skills development.
James Wagner
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 4
Bob Blanco has been coaching pickleball for more than 10 years and playing for about 16 years. He is a master at communicating pickleball concepts and strategy. His patience is unparralled with his students and he often checks in with his former students to learn of their progress.
Cynthia Puscar
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 2
Now that I have two excellent beginner lessons from you I want you to design a group of lessons spaced two weeks apart the will help me reach a 3.5 skill level player. You are a very patience coach who explains the nuances of the game very well.
Karen Stevens
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 2
Thank you again for a great private lesson . May I make another reservation with you and bring a friend as well?
Pat Cannon
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1
That 2- hour fundamentals clinic was awesome. It reached much beyond my expectations. I am so excited to learn more and thank you Bob. You are a great instructor!!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:4 courts available
Cottonwood Creek Park
95 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
1950.2 miles awayOutdoors
Arrowood Golf Club (Pickleball)
5201-A Village Drive, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA
1943.8 miles awayOutdoors
Palomar Airport Rd (tennis court)
2466 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
1946.8 miles awayOutdoors
St Michaels Episcopal
2775 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
1950.4 miles awayOutdoors
Want a lesson at your home or a different location? We can help.
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonThe first lesson begins with 3 simple stretching exercises, an introduction to the pickleball court, the different types of paddles, explaining power vs placement, simple dinking drills to get players comfortable with paddle and ball, a dinking game to introduce scoring, court strokes both forehand and backhand, serving, a few basic rules such as what constitutes a kitchen violation, the 2 bounce rule and finally a full court game. All of this us covered in a 2-hour session.
Lesson 11+Drilling and game playing, setting up specific scenarios for the players to have to overcome. Includes some time for live ball drills
Lesson 4-10Drilling and game playing, court position, shot placement and introducing strategic elements including reading opponents and how they play.
Lesson 2-3Refresher/ review of Lesson 1, serving and return of serve, third shot options, resets, drilling and play games. Player questions and answers.
Advanced training plan
What you need to bringBring water to stay hydrated, safe non slip shoes, loose clothing and wear a big smile for a good time.
What I can bringMy players do not need to make any purchases to participate in my clinics and lessons. I have loaner paddles and pickleballs for use during. For a $20 deposit students may borrow a paddle and balls to practice with after the lesson. The deposit is returned to the student once the paddle and balls are returned, so their is no cost to the student.
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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