Learn Pickleball with Carlos
💰$100 weekly lessons
My love for pickleball stems from its unique blend of strategy, agility, and social interaction. As an experienced player with two years of coaching experience, I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge and helping players of all levels elevate their game in a fun, encouraging environment. Let's get you on the court and unlock your pickleball potential!
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Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:27 courts available
David Park
510 N 33rd Ct, Hollywood, FL 33021, United States
977.5 miles awayOutdoors
Marina Bay - Marina (tennis court)
2525 Marina Bay Drive West, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
972.3 miles awayOutdoors
Johnson Park (tennis court)
900 NW 8th Ave, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
979 miles awayOutdoors
New River Middle School (tennis court)
3100 Riverland Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
972.3 miles awayOutdoors
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort (tennis court)
3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
971.9 miles awayOutdoors
West Lake Park (tennis court)
W Lake Park, Hollywood, FL 33019
976.8 miles awayOutdoors
Mulikin Park (tennis court)
229 SW 1st Ave, Dania, FL 33004
975.5 miles awayOutdoors
McNicol Middle School (tennis court)
1602 S 27th Ave, Hollywood, FL 33020
978.8 miles awayOutdoors
Lauderdale Yacht Club (tennis court)
1725 S.E. 12th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
971.6 miles awayOutdoors
Patrick J Meli Park (tennis court)
2901 Southwest 52nd Street, Dania Beach, FL 33312
974.5 miles awayOutdoors
South Broward High School (tennis court)
1901 N Federal Hwy, Hollywood, FL 33020
976.8 miles awayOutdoors
David Park Tennis Center (tennis court)
510 N. 33rd Ct., Hollywood, FL 33021
977.5 miles awayOutdoors
Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port Hotel (tennis court)
1825 Griffin Road, Dania, FL 33004
974.4 miles awayOutdoors
Bethune Elementary School (tennis court)
2313 Pershing St, Hollywood, FL 33020
975.8 miles awayOutdoors
Topeekeegee Yugnee Park (tennis court)
3901 N 30th Terrace, Hollywood, FL 33021
975.4 miles awayOutdoors
Stranahan High School (tennis court)
1800 SW 5th Pl, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
970.9 miles awayOutdoors
Jefferson St (tennis court)
337 Jefferson St, Hollywood, FL 33019
978.6 miles awayOutdoors
Jimmy Evert Tennis Center (tennis court)
701 NE 12th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
969.9 miles awayOutdoors
US Naval Surface Warfare (tennis court)
8010 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL 33004
972.8 miles awayOutdoors
Frost Park
300 Northeast 2nd Street
975 miles awayOutdoors
Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa (tennis court)
501 Diplomat Parkway, Hallandale, FL 33009
979.5 miles awayOutdoors
Jefferson Park
1501 Jefferson St, Hollywood, FL 33020, USA
978.4 miles awayOutdoors
Stan Goldman Memorial Park
800 Knights Rd, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA
977.5 miles awayOutdoors
Holiday Park
1150 G. Harold Martin Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
969.8 miles awayOutdoors
Riverside Park - Fort Lauderdale
555 SW 11th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, USA
970.8 miles awayOutdoors
Hollywood Pickleball Courts
850 Knights Rd, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA
977.3 miles awayOutdoors
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Hardy Park25 SW 9th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA
971.1 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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 lessonObjective: Familiarize with the basics of pickleball.
• Activities:
• Overview of rules, court, and equipment.
• Introduction to grip and basic stance.
• Light warm-up and stretches.
• Practice hitting the ball (forehand/backhand).
• Cool-down: Stretching and Q&A.
Lesson 11+Lesson 11: Advanced Dinking and Placement
• Objective: Master more advanced dinking techniques and improve shot placement.
• Activities:
• Practice dinking with a focus on angles and depth.
• Work on soft touch to keep the ball low and near the kitchen line.
• Play a mini-game focusing on consistent, accurate dinking.
• Cool-down: Stretching and feedback.
Lesson 12: Overhead Smashes and Lobs
• Objective: Learn how to execute overhead smashes and defensive lobs.
• Activities:
• Demonstrate when and how to execute an overhead smash.
• Practice smashing balls fed to you at different heights.
• Work on defensive lobs to handle smashes from opponents.
• Cool-down: Stretching and review.
Lesson 13: Spin and Control
• Objective: Introduce spin (topspin, sidespin) to increase shot variety and control.
• Activities:
• Teach how to add topspin to groundstrokes for more control and depth.
• Introduce sidespin for cutting or curving shots.
• Practice hitting balls with spin in different situations (offensive and defensive).
• Cool-down: Stretching and Q&A.
Lesson 4-10Lesson 4: Forehand and Backhand
• Objective: Improve forehand and backhand groundstrokes.
• Activities:
• Demonstrate proper form for forehand and backhand.
• Practice hitting forehand and backhand shots with a partner.
• Focus on control and depth.
• Cool-down: Stretching and Q&A.
Lesson 5: Volleys
• Objective: Develop volley skills at the net.
• Activities:
• Practice basic volley technique (no bounce).
• Focus on form, quick reactions, and proper follow-through.
• Drills with partners focusing on volleys at different angles.
• Cool-down: Stretching and review.
Lesson 6: Third Shot Drop
• Objective: Understand and practice the third shot drop.
• Activities:
• Explain the importance of the third shot in a rally.
• Practice the soft drop shot, aiming for the kitchen line.
• Drills with a partner: one serves, the other practices the drop.
• Cool-down: Stretching and Q&A.
Lesson 7: Court Positioning
• Objective: Learn proper court positioning.
• Activities:
• Teach players about the importance of positioning on both offense and defense.
• Drills focusing on positioning for the serve, return, and during rallies.
• Practice moving as a team in doubles.
• Cool-down: Stretching and feedback.
Lesson 8: Footwork and Movement
• Objective: Improve agility and movement around the court.
• Activities:
• Focus on lateral and diagonal footwork.
• Drills to improve quick movement and positioning.
• Work on changing direction quickly after a shot.
• Cool-down: Stretching and review.
Lesson 9: Doubles Play Strategy
• Objective: Develop basic doubles strategy.
• Activities:
• Teach positioning for doubles play.
• Practice communication with partners (calling shots, movement).
• Play small doubles games focusing on positioning and strategy.
• Cool-down: Stretching and Q&A.
Lesson 10: Game Play and Review
• Objective: Put it all together in a game-like setting.
• Activities:
• Divide players into teams for informal games.
• Focus on applying everything learned in lessons (serving, dinking, volleys, etc.).
• Provide on-court feedback and highlight areas for improvement.
• Cool-down: Stretching, group discussion, and feedback.
Lesson 2-3Lesson:2 The Serve & Return
• Objective: Master the serve and return fundamentals.
• Activities:
• Explain and practice the underhand serve.
• Focus on proper grip, stance, and footwork.
• Practice basic return of serve, aiming for consistency.
• Cool-down: Stretching and feedback.
Lesson 3: DINKING BASICS
• Objective: Learn the dinking technique.
• Activities:
• Introduction to the non-volley zone (kitchen) and dinking.
• Pair up to practice dinking softly and accurately.
• Focus on placement and consistency.
• Cool-down: Stretching and brief discussion.
What you need to bringHydration and will to learn
What I can bringBalls & extra paddle
Frequently asked questions
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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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