the road

Lessons

Each path is a short, ordered set of lessons. Start where you are; every path ends with a check that tells you when you are ready for the next one.

doublesThese paths teach doubles, the way most people play. Singles lessons will come later.

Made with AI: Get a plan made for youNot sure where to start? A few questions about your game, and the coach picks your lessons.

First timerNew to pickleballLearn the rules, the score and the basic shots, so nothing on court is a mystery.1What pickleball is 2The court 3The basic rules 4What you need to play 5Where to play5 lessons, 3 with a quiz

NoviceRoad to 3.5coming soonThe shots, plainly, and where to stand: so you can rally properly and stop guessing.Ready position and gripGroundstrokesServe and return, inThe volleyA first dinkWhere to standThe lob, and when not toPlanned topics

IntermediateRoad to 4.0Keep the ball in the right place: reach the kitchen line, and stop giving points away.1Return deep, then get to the line 2The third-shot drop 3Drive or drop 4The transition zone 5Dink patience 6Moving as a team 7A real point, step by step7 lessons, 6 with a quiz

AdvancedRoad to 4.5coming soonMake the ball uncomfortable: dinks with a purpose, and hands that survive a speedup.Attacking the right ballHands battles at the kitchen lineStacking with purposePlanned topics

ExpertRoad to 5.0+coming soonMake yourself unreadable: disguise, tempo, and points built over several shots.Disguise and deceptionAdvanced patternsPlaying the scorePlanned topics