Pickleball with Kenny Barnard
💰$50 weekly lessons
Ignite your Game! I bring 3 years of experience and a passion for sharing my love of the game with players of all levels. *PPR Certified Professional *Private & Group Lessons *Strategy & Technique *Expert Equipment Advice Let's work together to elevate your game in a fun, encouraging environment.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Parole, Maryland
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Happy Student Score: Not available
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Years Playing: 3 years
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Given: 1 lessons
Accomplishments
🏓4.3 DUPR
🏅Experienced Player
➕PPR Certified Professional
Certifications & Badges
📝PPR Certified
Reviews
Total reviews1
Average rating
5.0
Rashid A.
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1
As a new pickleball player, i had the opportunity to be coached by Kenny. From the fundamentals of the game, to the strategy behind it, coach Kenny covered everything. He was very approachable and broke down the game to its simplest levels. I never felt overwhelmed learning from him. His passion and love for the game inspire me to be a better player. I highly recommend Kenny to anyone that wants to improve on their game.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:5 courts available
Bestgate Park
714 Bestgate Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA
351.7 miles awayOutdoors
Truxton Park (tennis court)
1313 Primrose Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403
353.8 miles awayOutdoors
Riverwood Park (tennis court)
3743 Nile Rd, Davidsonville, MD 21035
345.6 miles awayOutdoors
Rolling Knolls Elementary School (tennis court)
1985 Valley Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
350.2 miles awayOutdoors
Carrie R Weedon Elementary School (tennis court)
Anchors Way, Galesville, MD 20765
353.2 miles awayOutdoors
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 lessonJoin me for an engaging and informative beginner lesson designed to get you serving, dinking, and scoring in no time! Our introductory class focuses on building a solid foundation of essential skills and game understanding.
What You'll Learn:
* Rules & Etiquette: A clear overview of pickleball's basic rules, scoring, and on-court courtesy.
* Grip & Stance: Discover the proper paddle grip and athletic stance for optimal control and movement.
* Serving Basics: Master the underhand serve, including technique, placement, and legal serve rules.
* The Return of Serve: Learn how to effectively return your opponent's serve to start the rally strong.
* Forehand & Backhand Groundstrokes: Develop fundamental strokes for consistent ball control from the baseline.
Our goal is to create a fun, supportive learning environment where you can confidently take your first steps onto the pickleball court and quickly enjoy this exciting sport! All equipment is provided. Just bring your athletic shoes and a desire to learn! Could you please brake these beginner lesson plan up in multiple progressive lessons
Lesson 11+Beyond These Lessons:
After these, players would be ready for:
Coached Play Sessions: Supervised games with real-time feedback and strategy discussions.
* Partnering Strategy: How to play effectively with different partners.
This progressive structure ensures players build a strong foundation before adding more complex techniques and strategies, making the learning process effective and enjoyable.
Lesson 4-10Lesson 4: Mastering the Short Game & Third Shot
This lesson focuses on control at the net and a crucial shot for getting to the non volley zone
* Introduction to Volleys: What a volley is (hitting the ball out of the air) and why it's important at the net.
* Forehand & Backhand Volley
* The All-Important Third Shot Drop
* Understanding why the third shot is crucial for getting to the net after returning a serve.
Lesson 5: Strategic Dinking and Movement around the NVZ
This lesson hones in on the finesse game at the net and more deliberate movement.
* Introduction to Dinking: The art of soft, controlled shots into the opponent's kitchen.
* Emphasis on touch, control, and keeping the ball low.
* Moving as a Team
* Court Coverage: Understanding responsibility for different areas of the court when playing doubles.
* Side-by-Side Movement: Learning to move with your partner (left/right).
* Up-and-Back Movement: Transitioning from the baseline to the kitchen line as a unit.
* Dink Strategy
* Aiming for Open Space: Identifying where to place dinks to make opponents move.
* Changing Pace/Spin: Introduction to slightly varying dinks.
Lesson 6: Offensive Play & Serve/Return Deeper Dive
This lesson introduces more aggressive elements and refines the opening shots of a rally.
* The Drive
* When to Drive: Understanding the risk/reward of driving vs. dropping.
* Advanced Serving & Returning
* Serve Placement: Aiming for corners and deep serves.
* Serve Spin (Basic): Introduction to very simple top-spin or slice on the serve.
* Return of Serve Depth: Emphasizing deep returns to force opponents back.
Lesson 7: Developing Defensive Skills & Court Awareness
This lesson focuses on reacting to opponents' shots and understanding the flow of the game.
* Blocking & Resetting
* Softly blocking hard shots back into the kitchen to neutralize offense.
* Defensive Lobs
* When to hit a high lob over opponents to buy time or reset the point.
* Anticipation & Reading Opponents
* Learning to watch opponents' paddle faces and body language.
* Court Coverage Based on Opponent's Shot: Adjusting position for forehands, backhands, etc.
Lesson 2-3Introduction to the Non-Volley Zone (Kitchen): Understand this crucial area of the court and the "no-volley" rule.
Basic Strategy & Court Positioning: Get a feel for where to be on the court during different phases of the game.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonIgnite Your Game! Advanced Pickleball Strategies & Shot Mastery
Ready to take your pickleball game to the next level? Our advanced lesson plans are meticulously designed for experienced players looking to refine their technique, deepen their strategic understanding, and dominate the court.
What You'll Master:
* Advanced Dinking & Kitchen Play: Develop precision dinks with varied spin and depth, learn to reset difficult balls, and understand optimal kitchen positioning for both offense and defense.
* Third Shot Arsenal: Go beyond the drop with nuanced third shot drives, lobs, and drops, understanding when and how to apply each for maximum impact.
* Offensive & Defensive Volleys: Improve quick reflexes, execute powerful put-aways, and master defensive volleys to neutralize aggressive opponents.
* Serve & Return Variation: Incorporate advanced spin, pace, and placement into your serves and returns to gain an immediate advantage in rallies.
* Court Movement & Footwork: Optimize your court coverage, learn advanced split-stepping, and improve agility for faster reactions and better shot execution.
* Doubles Strategy & Communication: Explore sophisticated doubles tactics, including poaching, stacking, switching, and effective communication to outmaneuver opponents.
* Mental Game & Shot Selection: Develop the ability to read opponents, anticipate shots, and make high-percentage decisions under pressure.
This is for players who are consistent, understand basic strategy, and are eager to add a new dimension to their game. Prepare for dynamic drills, strategic discussions, and challenging game scenarios that will push your limits and unlock your full pickleball potential!
What you need to bringProper Footwear, Paddle, and Water
What I can bringPaddles, Balls and Portable Net
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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