Pickleball Lessons with Amanda

FIRST-TIMERS/INTRO TO PICKLEBALL

By the end of this 1-hour pickleball lesson, you'll be equipped with the pickleball rules, scoring, and basic shots -- enough so that you'll have all the tools you need to play a pickleball game on your own. (This pickleball lesson is best with 3-4 players so you can see how a doubles pickleball game is played.)

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TENNIS PLAYERS ADAPTING TO PICKLEBALL

Tennis and pickleball share some similarities, but also some key differences. Amanda will help you make the transition quickly so you'll be out-playing your pickleball friends in no time.

Intro to Pickleball: In this pickleball lesson, tennis players will learn all the pickleball basics, from pickleball rules to pickleball shots. We'll also cover the key rules and court positioning that make pickleball different from tennis. Lastly, we'll do a brief intro on which tennis skills will help you in pickleball and which you'll want to modify for pickleball play.

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate: These pickleball lessons are designed for tennis players who are familiar with the rules of pickleball, and want to advance so that they can win more games. We'll review the common elements that hold tennis players back in pickleball and optimize your tennis skills to help you become a better pickleball player. 

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ADVANCED BEGINNERS (2.0-3.0)

Amanda offers two types of advanced beginner lessons: quick tips to improve your game (1-3 lessons recommended) and fundamentals deep dive (6-8 lessons recommended).

Quick Tips for Advanced Beginners: The "Quick Tips" lesson is designed for pickleball players who know the pickleball basics (pickleball rules, keeping score, etc.) and want to improve quickly. Amanda will observe your play and provide 3 to 5 pro tips that will give you a noticeable improvement in your play to help you win more games.

Fundamentals Deep Dive (aka Path to Intermediate): This advanced beginner pickleball lesson is designed for pickleball players who know the pickleball basics (pickleball rules, keeping score, etc.) and are ready to build on the fundamentals. Over multiple sessions you'll learn and practice the mechanics for each shot: drops, dinks, backhands, drives, serves, returns, and volleys. We'll then cover strategy: how to anticipate the next ball, where to be on the court, and which shots to hit when and where. By the time we're done, you'll be ready for intermediate play.​

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SHOT-SPECIFIC LESSONS (2.0 - 4.0)

No matter what level you are, if there's a specific shot you'd like to work on, Amanda can help. Most commonly requested shots are: drops, backhands, volleys, serves, resets, and speedups. Additional shots: drives, returns, and dinks.

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COMPETITIVE PLAY (2.5 - 3.5)

Are you preparing for an upcoming pickleball league or tournament? For those players moving from recreational to competitive play, Amanda provides prep lessons for both leagues and doubles partners tournaments. Topics may include partner communication, exploiting opponents' weaknesses, developing winning strategies for your level of play. (As a competitive person herself, Amanda loves helping players compete.)

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DUPR PROVISIONAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP (all levels)

Wondering what level you are? If you do not ​​have a DUPR rating, Coach Amanda is a certified DUPR coach is able to provide a provisional rating. You'll be assessed in a group session based on your skills and strategic approach to the game. Please inquire for details and specific pricing for this workshop.

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CUSTOM PICKLEBALL LESSON (2.0 - 4.0)

Want to step up your dinking game? Learn how to do a third-shot drop? Practice your serves? Whether you're looking for help with strategy or technique, this session will be designed around your specific goals to improve as a pickleball player. Amanda is also able to provide pickleball paddle recommendations that match your style of play.

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GROUP EVENTS

Want to have a pickleball birthday party? Need a coach for your corporate pickleball outing? Amanda is the top pickleball events coach in NYC, having done more pickleball events than any other coach in the city. Amanda can teach a condensed “Intro to Pickleball” for any sized group and have you and your cohort playing games on the court quickly. If interested, she can run a round robin or single elimination tournament. If you’re wanting a more relaxed vibe, she can facilitate open play for you and your guests. Two hour minimum. Pricing above.