Learn Pickleball with Terrance
💰$63 weekly lessons
Are you ready to experience and advance your joy of pickleball? As an experienced player with three years, I'm passionate about sharing my love for this dynamic sport. I provide you personalized instruction to improve your skills to elevate your fun on the court. Enhance game fundamentals, drilling exercises, strategy and pickleball IQ.
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:4 courts available
Lions Park
Lions Park, 1300 Crosstown Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318, USA
634.6 miles awayOutdoors
Lions Park (tennis court)
1200 12th Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379
631.8 miles awayOutdoors
Lakefront Park (tennis court)
15668 Ridgemont Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
624.5 miles awayOutdoors
Spring Lake Pickleball Courts
15651 Skuya Dr, Prior Lake, MN 55372, USA
626.8 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
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
12 PM - 4:30 PM
tuesdays
12 PM - 4:30 PM
wednesdays
12 PM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 4:30 PM
fridays
12 PM - 4:30 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lesson1. Introduction and Warm-Up
• Greeting and Overview: Welcome players and briefly explain what pickleball is. Outline the session: rules, basic skills, and a short game.
• Warm-Up : dynamic warm-up—jogging in place, arm circles, side-to-side steps, and gentle wrist stretches (for paddle grip prep).
2. Basic Rules and Court Orientation
• Explain the court: dimensions (20x44 feet), net height (34 inches at center), and key areas (kitchen/non-volley zone, service boxes).
• Cover basic rules: scoring (games to 11, win by 2, only serving team scores), serving (underhand, diagonal, behind baseline), and the two-bounce rule (ball bounces once on each side before volleys).
• Quick demo: Show a serve and return on the court.
3. Fundamental Skills
• Grip and Paddle Familiarity: Teach the basic handshake grip. Let players practice holding the paddle and lightly tapping the ball to feel its weight.
• Serving: Demonstrate the underhand serve—stance, swing, and contact point below waist. Players practice serving diagonally across the net (5 attempts each side). Emphasize consistency over power.
• Dinking: Introduce the soft, controlled shot for the kitchen. Demo a dink rally, then have players pair up and practice dinking back and forth over the net (aim for 5 consecutive dinks). Focus on soft hands and paddle angle.
4. Mini-Game
• Set up a simplified doubles game (if enough players) or a half-court rally (if fewer). Use modified rules: start with a serve, enforce the two-bounce rule, and encourage dinking. Rotate players if possible. Keep score casually to introduce the concept.
5. Cool-Down and Q&A
• Lead a light stretch (arms, legs, shoulders).
• Answer questions, recap key points (serve, dink, two-bounce rule), and encourage practice.
Lesson 4-101. Warm-Up and Review
• Dynamic Warm-Up: Start with a brisk jog around the court, lateral shuffles, arm swings, and wrist rotations. Add a quick paddle drill: players tap the ball up 10 times to warm up hand-eye coordination.
• Baseline Rally: Pair players up to rally from the baseline (5-10 shots each), focusing on consistency and depth. Recap the two-bounce rule and encourage controlled pace.
2. Skill Refinement
• Advanced Serving: Introduce spin serves (e.g., topspin or sidespin). Demonstrate paddle angle and wrist snap, then have players practice 5 serves each with spin, aiming for specific service box targets (e.g., deep corners). Emphasize placement over power.
• Volley Technique: Teach crisp volleys for net play—firm grip, short punch motion, no backswing. Set up a volley drill: one player at net, one at baseline; baseline feeds, net player volleys 10 times. Switch roles. Focus on quick reactions and paddle readiness.
• Drop Shots: Refine the third-shot drop (soft shot from baseline to kitchen). Demo the arc and soft touch, then have players practice dropping 5 shots into the kitchen from the baseline while a partner returns from the net.
3. Strategy and Positioning
• Court Positioning: Explain doubles teamwork—staying side-by-side, moving as a unit, and covering the middle. Demo “stacking” (optional) for serve/return.
• Drill: Net vs. Baseline: Split players into pairs—one at net, one at baseline. Baseline player hits deep, net player volleys or drops, then resets. Aim for 5-point rallies. Switch roles after 5 minutes. Teach communication (e.g., “mine!”) and anticipating shots.
4. Game Play
• Play a full doubles game to 7 points (win by 2) or singles on half-court if numbers are odd. Encourage use of spin serves, drops, and volleys. Coach from the sidelines—call out positioning tips or praise smart plays. Rotate partners if time allows.
5. Cool-Down and Feedback
• Lead stretches: focus on shoulders, forearms, and quads (pickleball’s high-use areas).
• Recap key takeaways: spin serves, volley control, third-shot drops, and teamwork.
What you need to bringCourt shoes
Pickleball paddle
Hat
Water
What I can bringLoaner quality pickleball paddles and X-40 or Selkirk Pro S1 pickleballs are readily available during session. A portable pickleball net available, if needed. Complimentary water provided.
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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