Learn Pickleball with Tim
⭑5.0 (7)
😊85
💰$38 weekly lessons
Ready to up your pickleball game? I've been passionate about this sport for years, and I love sharing that passion with others through my dynamic and engaging coaching. With a focus on fundamentals, strategy, and fun, I guide my students to reach their full potential, whether they're beginners or seasoned players.
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Adults, Seniors
😊85 Happy student score
🏅Tournament Winner
📝PPR Certified
🔥22 Lessons
As a player, I'm rated:
🏓 4.3DUPR
Reviews
Total reviews7
Average rating
5.0
Sona P.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9
I had a great lesson with Tim. He taught me most of the basics of pickleball during our first lesson. Supportive and helpful.
Srinivas
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 12
"You have been an excellent coach"
Erika
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 10
"Hi Tim, wanted to give you a huge shout out! You have been an amazing teacher and coach to us. Thank you for your patience and helping us love the sport!"
Carol
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4
"Thank you for the great instruction and your time and patience."
Judy
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4
"Thank you..for two great months of learning and fun"
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:1 court available
Tom Barton Courts
411 Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, USA
453.7 miles awayOutdoors
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
3 PM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 3:30 PM
wednesdays
9 AM - 12 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 3:30 PM7 PM - 9 PM
fridays
8 AM - 3:30 PM6 PM - 9 PM
saturdays
3:30 PM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonI begin by understanding your experience level and goals and objectives related to pickleball. We focus on the fundamentals (grip, stance, contact point, positioning) and learn about proper technique for dinking, serving and returning, so you can begin playing from the 1st lesson.
Lesson 11+Learn how to hit spin shots and how to return them. We also learn how to handle circumstances when you or your partner is getting targeted (or picked on) during play and how to mitigate that. Mostly we play many games and drills to improve confidence and build muscle memory and consistency.
Lesson 4-10We are working on improving forehand and backhand drives/returns. Learning how to execute drops (3rd Shot drops in particular), court positiLobs. In different situations, over-head smashes and lobs and defending those shots. Most importantly we play a lot of games and have fun.
Lesson 2-3We build off the basics and move on to cross-court dinking, speed-up's, volleying at the Non-Volley Line (kitchen), blocking, and scoring. We also review serving and ways to increase consistency and power.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonWe focus on the key areas of opportunity based on an evaluation of their play and what their goals are. We tailor their sessions based on that - focusing on drills and game play that supports those goals.
Lesson 11+We continue to drill and gain muscle memory and confidence to improve overall level of play.
Lesson 4-10We focus on taking advantage of you and your partner's strengths by utilizing "stacking" and court switching techniques. We also introduce other players to the lessons to gain experience with playing with left-handed and right-handed partners and learn how to put them in the best position to excel.
Lesson 2-3We look at advanced court positioning and strategies to minimize unforced errors and score more points.
Youth players
Working with kidsI focus on making the lessons fun and keeping them moving to promote fitness while playing the game.
Working with teenagersI teach them how to channel their energy and learn to focus on the basics and controlling their shots. I also focus on playing right away to keep their interest and take advantage of their youth and agility.
What you need to bringJust a pair of court shoes (tennis, pickleball, or basketball shoes). No open-toe shoes/flip flops. Running shoes are not preferred as they are not meant for side-to-side movement. Bring water or non carbonated drink for hydration.
What I can bringI provide everything they need for the lessons. That includes a selection of paddles, balls, training aids, and the court rental.
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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