Introduction to Pickleball

Most often taught in a large group setting or covered in lesson one for beginners. This offers students an overview of the game and gives them the basics to get out and play.

• Rules of the game

• Court dimensions/break down

  • No Volley Zone explained

• How to keep score

• Proper grip

• Ready position

Children/Senior Volunteer Instruction

In an effort to grow the game and give back, introduction to pickleball clinics are delivered at youth camps, churches, schools, senior centers, and adult living facilities free of charge. Josh J Pickleball provides nets, balls, paddles, and an introduction to this great game for all ages.

Equipment Recommendations

Paddles differ greatly on weight, size, and shape. Finding the ideal paddle for your game most often comes down to feel, but we will gladly point you in the direction. The same with balls, training aids, compression apparel and accessories.

Beginner Lessons

Taught from the inside(No Volley Zone) out(Baseline). Our beginner lessons get you started with the proper fundamentals that allow you to grow into a successful player.

• Dinking

• Third Shot Drop

• Serve

• Return of Serve

• Forehand/Back Punch

• Ready position

• Split step

Group Lessons

Groups from 2-8 of like skilled players, can benefit from discounted prices and working with familiar players. Great for groups of players that feel stuck at a plateau and want to improve together. Commonly used for tournament preparation as well.

Teach the Pro

Become an expert- teaching your students from the kitchen line back to the baseline. Learn a fun and engaging way to teach the sport and have fun while doing it! Become the clubs “go-to” expert on pickleball.

Intermediate Lesson

Whether you're building on strong fundamentals or need to correct deficiencies in your game, these lessons are for the motivated player. A strong focus is placed on hitting the correct shot and understanding the flow of the game. Often times the focus of these lessons include:

• Consistency of Forehand/Backhand

• Deep serves and returns

• Third Shot Drop

• Dinking

• Dealing with "Bangers"

• Slowing the ball down

• Adding spin

Private lesson

One on One lesson designed for maximum impact. Drills and video analysis are used to progressively improve your level of play from week to week. Goals are set based on shots, game play or improving upon current rating level( 2.5, 3.5 etc...) 

Game Strategy

Great for tournament preparation. In pickleball it makes sense to play to your opponents weakness as much as it does to play to your strength. Here we identify your strengths and weaknesses, and craft a game plan for both.