Pickleball with Peter Wang
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⭑5.0 (24)
😊100
💰$50 weekly lessons
As an advanced pickleball player, my skills from tennis and table tennis propelled me to achieve a high level in less than a year. Winning gold medals in both 3.5 mixed and 4.0 men's doubles has been a testament to my dedication and passion for the sport. In teaching, I prioritize setting realistic goals and helping students achieve them swiftly, fostering growth and confidence on the court. My YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pwpickleball
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Fort Collins, Colorado
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Happy Student Score: 100
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Years Playing: 3 years
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Given: 55 lessons
Accomplishments
🏓4.5 DUPR
🏅Tournament Winner
➕https://youtube.com/@pwpickleball
Reviews
Total reviews24
Average rating
5.0
Cassie P.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 6
Peter was awesome! I had zero experience and the first lesson was so fun!! Can’t wait for more
Kathleen B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5
Very helpful lesson. Peter explained and demonstrated tips in ways that were easy to understand and learn. His knowledge really made the lesson enjoyable and effective. If you're thinking about improving your pickleball skills, his lessons are definitely worth trying. A great experience overall and looking forward to more lessons.
Luke G.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 3
Peter is knowledge and helpful. He helped me with my serve, volley and dinks. He also gave me a lot of advice about strategy. Now I just have to get out there and practice!
Dina B.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3
Peter is a great instructor and fun to learn from. The middle is the answer to the riddle.
Nelia Y.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3
Great lesson!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:1 court available
Twin Silo Park
5552 Ziegler Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80528, USA
1158.6 miles awayOutdoors
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 12 PM
fridays
3 PM - 5 PM
saturdays
2 PM - 5 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lesson•
Initial Assessment: Begin by evaluating each player's current skill level, knowledge of the rules, and goals. This will help you tailor the lessons appropriately.
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Basic Rules: Go over the basic rules of pickleball as needed.
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Fundamentals: Focus on teaching fundamental shots, including serving deep and returning deep. Emphasize the two-bounce rule.
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Basic Strokes: Teach the proper technique for forehand and backhand strokes.
Lesson 11+•
Live Ball: Incorporate live ball drills to improve endurance and quick reactions.
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Poaching: Introduce the idea of poaching in doubles play.
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Cross-Court Dinking and Erne: Teach cross-court dinking and introduce the Erne.
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Net Play: Focus on controlling the game at the net with aggressive positioning, smart shot selection, and quick reactions.
Lesson 4-10Intermediate Level Class Plan:
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Building on Fundamentals: Continue to reinforce the basic strokes and rules, ensuring consistent execution.
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Soft Game/Kitchen Game: Introduce drops, resets, the transition zone, and basic offensive shots. Focus on the "soft game" or kitchen game, with isolated drills for each.
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Shot Placement: Work on refining shot placement skills to gain an advantage on the court. Practice aiming for specific areas like the corners, sidelines, and kitchen line.
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Dinking: Teach dinking strategies that disrupt opponents and create winning opportunities.
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Volleys: Work on volleys, especially fast volleys at the net.
Lesson 2-3•
Drills: Start with basic drills like "serve and stay" and "return and run".
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Transitioning to the NVZ: Teach beginners how to move effectively from the baseline to the kitchen line.
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Placement: Begin practicing how to place shots effectively to control rallies and cover the court with confidence.
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Footwork Introduce footwork techniques like split stepping, pivoting, and reaching.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonAdvanced Level Class Plan:
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Tailored Instruction: Tailor lessons to the players’ specific needs.
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Trick Shots: Teach advanced trick shots, including the flick volley, around-the-post (ATP) shot, no-look shot, and the tweener.
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Angle and Sideline Shots: Focus on refining the ability to hit sharp angles and precise sideline shots.
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Deception: Teach the subtle skills of disguising shots, using body positioning, paddle angles, and footwork to keep opponents off balance.
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Third Shot Strategies: Emphasize the use of third shot drops and drives, and when to incorporate these shots into gameplay.
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Strategic Dinking: Work on refining strategic dinking patterns through repetitive drills and live coaching.
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Spin and Slice: Provide instruction on generating topspin, backspin, and slice, and practice countering spin shots.
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Banging Game: Explore the "banging game" with intent and teach techniques to slow it down.
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Overheads and Lobs: Teach how to use overheads and lobs both offensively and defensively.
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Resets: Practice resets.
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Advanced Footwork: Focus on footwork and court coverage for better movement and agility on the court.
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Fast Action Volleys: Work on improving reflexes, paddle positioning, and reaction time to help handle rapid volleys with control and confidence
Additional Class Options:
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Shot Placement Clinic: Have players practice aiming at targets during both drills and live gameplay situations, focusing on hitting sharp angles, deep shots, and drop shots.
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Serves, Returns, and Drives Clinic: Focus on consistency, placement, and power in these areas.
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Drill/Game Play Clinic: Provide focused drills that target specific aspects of the game, and then incorporate coached game play with live feedback.
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Speed and Agility: Focus on improving footwork, quickness, and agility through drills.
General Coaching Notes:
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Drills: Incorporate drills into each lesson, and use isolated drills when working on specific skills.
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Live Play: Include live gameplay coaching to apply skills learned in drills.
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Feedback: Provide regular feedback to help players improve.
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Adaptability: Tailor each lesson based on the skill level and the specific needs of the players.
What you need to bringOptional paddle
What I can bringPaddles, balls, training kits
Frequently asked questions
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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!
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