Pickleball with Kit Magalei
⭑5.0 (12)
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💰$94 weekly lessons
Meet Kit Magalei Pickleball Instructor | Tournament Player | Mt. Juliet Pickleball Ambassador With over five years of teaching experience and seven years on the court, Kit Magalei brings a deep passion for Pickleball and a proven track record of success to players of all levels. His background in sports coaching and competitive play—complete with multiple tournament medals—gives Kit a unique ability to break down the game and help others improve with confidence and clarity. As the current **Pickleball Ambassador for the City of Mt. Juliet, TN**, Kit plays a key role in building and supporting a thriving Pickleball community. He leads clinics, mentors new players, and helps organize events that welcome everyone from beginners to seasoned athletes. Kit’s teaching style is approachable, encouraging, and focused on fundamentals, strategy, and fun. Whether you’re stepping onto the court for the first time or looking to take your game to the next level, Kit is committed to helping you grow, compete, and love the game.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Nashville, Tennessee
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Happy Student Score: 91
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Years Playing: 7 years
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Given: 53 lessons
Accomplishments
🏓4.5 DUPR
➕College Athlete
➕Travels to you
➕Tournament Competitor
➕Gold Medal winner 4.0
Certifications & Badges
🎓3+ Years Teaching
Reviews
Total reviews12
Average rating
5.0
Eric R.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10
Great coach, awesome with fundamentals! Recommend to anybody.
Preston W.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9
I highly recommend Kit to anyone weather a beginner , intermediate or advanced. He takes the time to explain everything. Very patient as well.
Thomas .Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 2
Kit was great to work with. Made the fundamentals very clear and really treated me ( a beginner) with a great positive attitude.
I live 72 miles from Mt Juliet. I have found another instructor 20 minutes from my home and will be working with him.
Diana C.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1
Kit was great. He covered a lot in an hour. It's totally worth taking a private lesson to learn the basics.
Monika K.
Lessons taken: 1
Kit is a great coach/teacher, I had no prior knowledge of pickle ball so I had to learn everything. He is super patient teaching you all the rules and tricks to effectively play the game. It’s a lot of fun and good exercise!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:2 courts available
Seven Oaks Park (tennis court)
3474 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN 37217
333.6 miles awayOutdoors
The Arbours of Hermitage apartments
6001 Old Hickory Blvd, Hermitage, TN 37076, USA
327.1 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
10 AM - 8 PM
mondays
2 PM - 6 PM
tuesdays
2 PM - 3 PM
wednesdays
2 PM - 6 PM
thursdays
2 PM - 3 PM
fridays
2 PM - 6 PM
saturdays
9 AM - 7 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonLesson 1: Introduction to Pickleball and Paddle Control
Warm-up: Dynamic stretches, paddle-only warm-up drills (e.g., bouncing ball on paddle face).
Paddle Grip and Ready Position: Demonstrate and practice the continental grip and the ready stance.
Forehand Fundamentals: Introduce the forehand stroke with a drop-feed drill, focusing on paddle path and contact point.
Dinking: Explain and practice the dink from the non-volley zone (NVZ) line, emphasizing soft hands and control.
Rules & Etiquette: Basic court boundaries, scoring introduction (e.g., 0-0-2 start), and social courtesies like introducing yourself to partners.
Cool-down: Gentle stretches.
Lesson 4-10Lesson 3: Backhand Basics and 2-Bounce Rule
Warm-up: Dynamic warm-up and review of forehand and dinking.
Backhand Fundamentals: Introduce the backhand stroke, emphasizing the shoulder turn and stepping into the ball. Practice with drop-feed and gentle rallies.
2-Bounce Rule Explained: Clarify the importance of the ball bouncing once on each side of the court after the serve before a volley can be played.
Drills: Practice backhand shots from mid-court, aiming for consistent returns.
Serving & Returning Drills: Focus on getting the serve in, returning deep, and moving up to the kitchen line as a team.
Mini-games: Reinforce the 2-bounce rule and focus on getting to the NVZ.
Lesson 2-3Lesson 2: Mastering the Forehand and Introduction to Serves
Warm-up: Review basic warm-ups, emphasizing good form.
Forehand Drills: Focus on consistency and placement, using drills like hitting to targets or in small boxes.
Serving Rules & Technique: Explain the serve, according to USA Pickleball it should be an underhand motion, hit below the waist, and land in the opposing diagonal service box beyond the NVZ line. Demonstrate the underhand motion and practice serving from both sides of the baseline.
Serve & Return Introduction: Players serve, the receiver returns, and both try to move towards the net after the ball bounces.
Mini-games: Play short games focused on getting the serve and return in, and understanding the score.
Cool-down: Focus on arm and shoulder stretches.
What you need to bringI recommend that you bring water or a sports drink, tennis shoes and great attitude ready to work!
I can provide paddles, balls, and nets for the lesson.
What I can bringI will provide the balls and paddles if needed for the lessons.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
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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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