I'll admit I am biased about whether or not to take beginner lessons. As a USPTA certified pickleball beginner instructor, I see the value after teaching 200+ people to play.
One student noted she had been learning from her friend who was 'really good.' I expected more from her than I got. Her serve was illegal, she never moved to the NVZ (non-volley zone aka the Kitchen), she didn't know what a dink was or why it was important to the game, and had no idea about scoring. She quickly realized the game she knew wasn't pickleball at all. After just one lesson she was well on her way to success. It happens all the time and while I never want to discourage folks from trying to learn to play, I do encourage people to watch videos, learn the rules, and most importantly, learn to play safely. Our StartUp beginner classes will have you playing games by the end of the first class ... the other five classes will fine tune physicality, positioning, scoring, and more! Many of our beginner graduates stay together to improve their playing before stepping into the pickleball world. That special bonding time encourages stepping out of your comfort zone with your new friends and is a great way to become a better player. Not sure if you're ready? Text or call me and we'll have a chat. If you're still unsure, go ahead and register then come to your first class - no pressure ... if you don't feel it's right for you there is no pressure from anyone to continue. We will teach you to play YOUR game safely and correctly. We have taught students as old as 90 (91 on June 1). C'mon, give it a try!
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