Pickleball with Coach Laura Hidrobo
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⭑5.0 (7)
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💰$50 weekly lessons
Hi! I’m Laura, a certified IPTPA Internationally certified pickleball coach and yoga instructor with a passion for helping players elevate their game. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to break through to the next level, I specialize in working with beginner and intermediate players to build both skills and pickleball IQ—on and off the court. I’ve taught at clubs and privately, bilingual in English and Spanish, and bring a fun, focused, and empowering approach to every lesson. Let’s get you confident, competitive, and loving the game even more!
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Visalia, California
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Happy Student Score: 80
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Years Playing: 3 years
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Given: 18 lessons
Accomplishments
🏓4.5 DUPR
➕Travels to you
🏅Global Competitor
Certifications & Badges
📝IPTPA Certified
Reviews
Total reviews7
Average rating
5.0
James
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 50
Laura is great at seeing what I need help in and helping me fix my errors. She’s a good mix of fun but also a good workout.
Susan
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 30
Great coach! Smart player.
Daniel
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 20
I met Laura my first time I picked up a pickleball paddle. I actually bought the same one she had 😂. I took many group lessons at the club she was teaching teaching at which had a good mix of skills, drills and play. I recommend her.
Bill
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 20
It was raining and she did not cancel. We ended up going to an indoor racquetball court and working on wall drills and athletic training and movement.
Maria
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 20
Great lessons. She taught me and 2 other ladies in a group lesson for many sessions. Fun but also helped in building skills in play and tactics.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:4 courts available
Plaza Park
Plaza Park, Visalia, CA 93277, USA
1979.3 miles awayOutdoors
Visalia Parks & Recreation Department
345 N Jacob St, Visalia, CA 93291, United States
1974.5 miles awayOutdoors
Hanford Pickleball Club
1010 W Grangeville Blvd, Hanford, CA, USA
1993.2 miles awayOutdoors
Visalia Racquet Club (tennis court)
909 N Demaree St, Visalia, CA 93291
1976 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
7 AM - 10 PM
mondays
7 AM - 8 AM4:30 PM - 10 PM
tuesdays
7 AM - 8 AM4:30 PM - 10 PM
wednesdays
7 AM - 8 AM4:30 PM - 10 PM
thursdays
7 AM - 8 AM4:30 PM - 10 PM
fridays
7 AM - 8 AM4:30 PM - 10 PM
saturdays
7 AM - 10 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonHi! I’m a certified IPTPA Pickleball Coach and yoga instructor with experience teaching at clubs, in private sessions, and group classes. I work with beginner and intermediate players, and I adapt each lesson to your goals—whether you want to play socially or get more competitive. Everyone learns differently, so we will build your skills together in a supportive way.
Lesson 11+Once you’re solid on the foundations, we’ll continue progressing your skills with focused, game-like scenarios:
• Sharpening shot selection and placement under pressure
• Advanced strategy and court IQ
• Practicing drills that mimic real-match situations
• Refining defensive resets and offensive attacks
• Building consistency through repetition and competitive drills
• Working on mental focus, confidence, and on-court communication
• Light cross-training: mobility, balance, reaction, and pickleball-specific fitness
These lessons can be tailored toward social play, tournaments, or simply mastering the game you love.
Lesson 4-10Lessons 4–10 are all about developing confidence, consistency, and strategy:
• Mastering the soft game (dinks and drops) and understanding when to use each
• Improving serve depth, spin, and placement
• Learning volley and reset techniques at the kitchen
• Footwork drills for better court coverage and reaction
• Basic game strategy: how to move with your partner, when to stay back vs. come up
• Introduction to third-shot drops and transition zone play
• Begin playing mini games and point-based drills
• Light fitness conditioning to improve stamina, speed, and balance
By the end of this stage, you’ll feel ready to join open play or rec games with confidence.
Lesson 2-3In your second and third lessons, we’ll begin reinforcing the fundamentals introduced in the first session:
• Grip, stance, and paddle position review
• Serve and return practice, focusing on consistency
• Introduction to dinking (the soft game) and basic net play
• Begin understanding court positioning and movement
• Light drills to build muscle memory
• Fun rally play to apply skills in real time
These lessons are still very supportive and exploratory—you’ll continue gaining confidence, rhythm, and a sense of how to control the ball.
What you need to bringFavorite paddle if they have one.
What I can bringPickleball, net, paddles if necessary
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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