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Beginner training plan
Your first lessonUnderstanding basic rules and introduction to dinking.
Lesson 2-3Learning the fundamentals of serving, receiving and court positioning.
Lesson 4-10Introduction to volleying, drops shots, topspin, slice, overheads, resets and counter attacking.
Lesson 11+Learning how to stack, aggressive dinking, roll volleys, and advanced game strategy.

What you need to bringBring your pickleball paddle along with tennis shoes, a hat and some water to hydrate.

What I can bringA paddle can be provided for this lesson if needed. Balls and training equipment will be provided.

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Pickleball with Tom V.โญ‘ 5.0 (25 reviews)

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Shawna Y.Verified โœ“
Level: Beginnerโ€ขLessons taken: 16โ€ขVerified โœ“
Tom has been great at reinforcing the basic skills we need as new players. We get consistent feedback that helps us improve and stay motivated to continue our game.
Elizabeth L.Verified โœ“
Lessons taken: 6โ€ขVerified โœ“
Tom is a great instructor. Very good at running drills and explaining the mechanics. Also an all around awesome guy.
Jeffrey T.Verified โœ“
Level: Intermediateโ€ขLessons taken: 5โ€ขVerified โœ“
Tom communicated well and was very detailed with his suggestions. He was a phenomenal coach and highlighted the most important things to focus on at my current level
Eric Y.Verified โœ“
Lessons taken: 3โ€ขVerified โœ“
Excellent instructor. Enjoyed his lesson.
Jesse N.Verified โœ“
Level: Intermediateโ€ขLessons taken: 1โ€ขVerified โœ“
Tom was very thorough and takes his time to explain everything and their purpose, not just drills. He also took the time to figure out where I can improve and then worked with me on making sure I learned the correct way of doing them. Would highly recommend!
Amy D.Verified โœ“
Level: Intermediateโ€ขLessons taken: 1โ€ขVerified โœ“
Great coaching! Very patient and informative. Paid attention, gave a lot of good, helpful techniques.

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    Coach Tom Van

    Tom Van, Pickleball coach in Orange
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    Pickleball ๐Ÿ“ lessons with

    Coach Tom Van

    $78 per lesson
    95
    Happy Student Score
    Great
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    Tom is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
    Coach Rating
    5.0
    25 ratings
    9 reviews
    95
    Happy Student Score
    Great
    โ€ข
    Tom is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
    Coach Rating
    5.0
    25 ratings
    9 reviews

    About your pickleball coach

    Hi there, I'm Tom, a dedicated IPTPA Level 1 certified Pickleball instructor with a strong foundation in the sport, backed by 2 years of playing experience. Recently played in PPA Las Vegas and finished with silver in 4.5 Mens Singles. Having triumphed in Round Robin events at Tustin Pickleball, I bring over two decades of tennis expertise, infusing a unique perspective into pickleball coaching. Finished with the gold at recent CAPA event at Los Cab Club. Passionate about nurturing skills in a fun and enjoyable manner, I'm committed to helping players of all levels excel on the court. Let's get out there and have some fun while learning!

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    Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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    Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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    Lives in: Orange, California
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    Years Playing: 2 years
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    Given: 43 lessons
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    Villa Park

    Free
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    La Mirada Community Regional Park

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    1965.1 miles away

    Carl Brenner Park

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    1967.4 miles away

    Arnold Cypress Park

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    1968.6 miles away

    Twila Reid Park

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    1966.7 miles away

    Leffingwell Ranch Park Tennis Center

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    1963.5 miles away

    La Mirada City Gardenhill Park (Tennis Court)

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    1965.8 miles away

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    Accomplishments

    ๐Ÿ“4.868 DUPR
    ๐Ÿ…Tournament Winner
    โž•Tournament Competitor
    โž•ITPTA Certified Instructor including insurance coverage for injuries

    Certifications & Badges

    ๐Ÿ“IPTPA Certified