Learn Pickleball with Paul
💰$31 weekly lessons
With a passion for pickleball and a commitment to player development, I bring fresh enthusiasm and a year of coaching experience to the court. My deep understanding of the game, honed through experience as an experienced player, allows me to tailor instruction to individual needs, fostering skill enhancement in a fun environment.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners
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Lives in: Bethpage, New York
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Happy Student Score: Not available
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 2 lessons
Accomplishments
🏅Experienced Player
Reviews
Total reviews2
Average rating
5.0
Miranda
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 6
Training with Paul for six sessions completely boosted my game. I went from not knowing the rules to playing full matches with confidence. He breaks things down simply, keeps it fun, and makes sure you’re always improving. I’d highly recommend him to anyone getting into pickleball.
Tristian S.
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 2
Explains the game well👍
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:5 courts available
SPORTIME Bethpage Tennis Club
101 Norcross Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714, USA
504.5 miles awayIndoors
Sid Jacobson Community Center
300 Forest Drive, East Hills, NY 11548, USA
496.2 miles awayIndoors
Seamans Neck Park
2700 S Seamans Neck Rd, Seaford, NY 11783, USA
503.5 miles awayOutdoors
Merrick Town Park
2550 Clubhouse Rd, Merrick, NY 11566, USA
499.7 miles awayOutdoors
Newbridge Park
2600 Newbridge Rd, Bellmore, NY 11710, USA
501 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 lessonObjective: Introduce rules, court layout, basic skills
• Warm-up (5–10 mins): Light jog, dynamic stretches, paddle taps
• Court Overview: Explain kitchen (non-volley zone), service areas, scoring basics
• Grip & Ready Position: Demonstrate continental grip and athletic stance
• Serving Drill: Practice underhand serves (aiming for consistency)
• Groundstroke Drill: Forehand & backhand groundstrokes (drop feeding)
• Mini Game (5–10 mins): Controlled rally over the kitchen
• Wrap-up: Recap rules, answer questions
Lesson 11+Objective: Refine advanced tactics and game-readiness
• Video analysis or peer feedback
• Tournament-style matches
• Advanced shot variations: Erne, ATP (around the post), fake poaches
• Custom drills: Based on individual strengths/weaknesses
• Weekly challenge goals: (e.g., dink 20 in a row, win 3 net exchanges)
Lesson 4-10Objective: Build consistency, introduce tactics, and refine technique
Each session will focus on 1–2 key skills:
Lesson 4:
• Dinking game (touch, control, patience)
• Third shot drop intro
• Target dinking drill
Lesson 5:
• Third shot drop deep dive (drill with partner)
• Lob and overhead basics
• Kitchen footwork patterns
Lesson 6:
• Blocking & resetting against fastballs
• Fast hands drills at net
• Defensive positioning
Lesson 7:
• Serve placement and spin
• Return-of-serve strategies
• Doubles communication
Lesson 8:
• Poaching & switching
• Attack vs reset decision-making
• Cross-court vs down-the-line drills
Lesson 9:
• Match simulations with coaching pauses
• Encourage use of tactics practiced
• Serve-return-dink strategy flow
Lesson 10:
• Skill review stations (4–5 mini drills)
• King/Queen of the Court games
• Player evaluations & feedback
Lesson 2-3Objective: Develop shot mechanics and positioning
• Warm-up: Paddle taps, shadow swings, mini rally
• Footwork Drills: Side steps, split step, move to kitchen
• Stroke Work:
• Serve & return practice
• Groundstroke rally progression
• Introduce the dink shot
• Transition Drill: Move from baseline to kitchen, reset the rally
• Game Play Focus: Play 7-point games with serve/return rotation
• Feedback & Cool Down
What you need to bringNo need to have equipment but recommend having a paddle to get used it.
What I can bringI will provide paddles and balls!
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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