Pickleball with Coach Robert Lattas
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⭑5.0 (24)
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💰$50 weekly lessons
As a certified pickleball coach and instructor, I bring a wealth of experience from the world of tennis and pickleball. After nearly my entire life dedicated to tennis, I transitioned to pickleball six years ago and haven't looked back. For the past four years, I've been sharing my passion for this amazing sport through teaching, drawing on my extensive background as a college professor for over twenty years. Pickleball isn't just a game; it's a social activity, a fantastic workout, and, above all, incredibly fun! I can't wait to share the joy of pickleball with you in one of my classes soon!
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Oak Brook, Illinois
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Happy Student Score: 99
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Years Playing: 6 years
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Given: 64 lessons
Accomplishments
🏓5 DUPR
🏅Experienced Player
➕Pickleball Pro at Life Time Fitness
Certifications & Badges
📝PPR Certified
Reviews
Total reviews24
Average rating
4.96
sharon F.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 4
Great lessen and very informative.
Brianna D.
Lessons taken: 1
I happened to be playing pickleball at an outside park and Bob was on the court next to me giving instruction. Unbeknownst to me, he was also watching me play and I was making so many unforced errors. When he was done with his lesson, he came over to my court and stood next to me and explained how I should be holding my paddle and the positioning of my feet in anticipation of my opponent's shot. It made such a huge difference that I work with him once a week now and my game has gotten so incredibly better!
Noah J.
Lessons taken: 1
Thank you so much Bob for helping me get rid of my shanks! I struggled for months not being able to land my serve. Bob watched me serve and made two quick fixes that solved everything! It was the positioning of my feet and the angle of my paddle when making contact with the ball. I also now remember to keep my head down and watch the ball make contact with my paddle before lifting my head and moving. He is the absolute best!!!!
Colet L.
Lessons taken: 1
I asked Bob to help me get more conditioned so I can survive a longer/intense match and boy did he ever. He is incredibly fit himself and he has helped me not get so gassed during a match by doing endless drills, stances, using my arm and not my shoulder when hitting with my paddle and being able to avoid being fatigued midway through a match. He is not only a good pickleball coach, but a trainer!
Laura Z.
Lessons taken: 1
I wanted to work with Bob because he has been a college professor for over twenty years - this helps soooooo much when he is teaching pickleball as us "seniors" have a tendancy to forget things unless we are told them four different times. lol. He is patient, understanding, competitive and truly wants to see the students he is teaching on the pickleball courts be the best they can be
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:7 courts available
Oak Brook Pickleball Courts
Central Park West, 1500 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA
287.7 miles awayOutdoors
Prospect Park
315 West Chicago Avenue
288.2 miles awayOutdoors
Four Seasons Park
Finley Rd & 16th Street, Lombard, IL, USA
292.8 miles awayOutdoors
The Picklr - Villa Park
270 West North Avenue, Villa Park, IL, USA
292.5 miles awayIndoors
Hecht Park
9310 Birch Ave, Mokena, IL 60448, USA
275.6 miles awayOutdoors
The Picklr - Naperville
760 Illinois Route 59, Naperville, IL, USA
298.5 miles awayIndoors
Brooke Park
Brook Park, Hinsdale, IL, USA
265.1 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
6 AM - 9 PM
mondays
6 AM - 11 PM
tuesdays
6 AM - 11 PM
wednesdays
6 AM - 11 PM
thursdays
6 AM - 11 PM
fridays
6 AM - 11 PM
saturdays
9 AM - 5 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWe will learn the basics of pickleball - where to stand, how to hold your paddle, how you should be hitting the ball, etc.
Lesson 11+You will learn how to play at an elite level with finesse shots, game strategy, hard drives, ATPs and other pickleball fun!
Lesson 4-10You will learn how to serve, return a serve, third shop drop, game tempo and volleys.
Lesson 2-3We will focus on the non-volley zone, also known as the “kitchen” and discuss game scoring.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonObserve the player play pickleball and provide general advice on how to become better.
Lesson 11+Play a game with other advanced players to perfect game strategy, master shots, learn mental toughness and dominate the court.
Lesson 4-10Mastering all areas of pickleball play with drills, drills and more drills.
Lesson 2-3Work on areas that need to be perfected to be an advanced player. This includes the non-volley zone, transition zone and serving.
Youth players
Working with kidsI enjoy working with kids to help them build the foundational skills of pickleball. This includes listening to instruction, learning how to strike the ball, different types of shots, serves and general play.
Working with teenagersThe best pickleball players in the world are teenagers. This is because they have quick reflexes and are generally more agile than older players. Make your teenager a rockstar!
What you need to bringJust come! Nothing needed to prepare!
What I can bringYou should bring your own paddle, but if you don’t have one, I have plenty that you can borrow!
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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