First time on court
You’ll learn the court, serve, two-bounce rule, kitchen, basic ball contact and first playing positions.
Book your first session →Training
Pickleball training: from your first shot to tournament play
For a beginner, we build the basic mechanics and teach the rules through practice. For an experienced player, we work on a specific issue: serve, return, moving to the kitchen, soft game, volley, pair movement, shot selection or tournament preparation.
Where to start
Choose your scenario
To book, just describe your experience and goal. We’ll select the program after you contact us.
I already play
The coach will watch your rallies, identify the main limiting factor and build the session around one priority.
Analyze my game →We play as a pair or group
Two players can work on combinations and pair movement. A group of 3–4 gets more playing combinations and rotations.
Book my group →Four directions
Choose the format for your on-court goal
The sections differ by training goal: learn the game from zero, work on individual technique, train in a small group or improve decision-making through game-based drills.
Start
Beginners
Court, serve, return, two-bounce rule, kitchen, scoring and first rallies.
Open program →One-to-one workPrivate training
Technique and tactics assessment, one main priority, many repetitions and a game-based check.
Choose a goal →2–4 participantsGroup training
Pair work, stations, rotations and tasks of different difficulty within one shared session theme.
View formats →Transfer to match playPlay training
Constraint-based rallies, shot selection, pair positioning, transition to the kitchen and decisions under score pressure.
Open game-based sessions →Structure of the class
We build the 60 minutes around one main objective
You can warm up beforehand. During the session, the coach quickly assesses the current skill, gives a clear technical cue, builds repetitions and returns the new action to a rally.
- 01
Diagnostics
A few simple shots or game rallies reveal the starting level, coordination and typical errors.
- 02
One technical cue
The coach explains stance, contact point, footwork, paddle direction and shot target through simple observable actions.
- 03
Repetitions
A series of drills provides many ball contacts and helps consolidate the movement without extra decisions.
- 04
Progression
We add movement, direction, target choice, a partner or opponent depending on the goal.
- 05
Game-based check
The skill returns to a rally. At the end, we define one or two priorities for independent practice.
Skills
What you can develop in training
Pickleball is a chain of decisions. A powerful shot helps only in the right situation; consistent play requires technique, positioning and target selection.
Serve and return
Start the rally consistently, serve diagonally and return with safe height and depth.
The two-rebound rule
Understand the first three shots of a rally and choose your position after the serve and return.
Moving to the kitchen
Move forward after a deep return or controlled third shot and stop before contacting the ball.
Dink and soft game
Place a short ball into the kitchen, change direction and keep the trajectory low.
Volley and block
Meet the ball in front of your body, keep the motion compact and control the opponent’s pace.
Drop and reset
Slow the rally and place the ball into the kitchen from the transition zone or baseline.
Pair movement
Maintain effective spacing with your partner, cover the middle and move to the net together.
Rally decisions
Distinguish an attackable ball from a control ball, choose a safe target and recover to ready position.
Focus helps build quality repetitions and see measurable progress within a session.
Stance, footwork, contact point, trajectory and target are described through concrete actions.
The drill ends in a game context where you must choose the moment and apply the action.
After the session, the player knows what is already working and which skill will deliver the next improvement.
Formats and prices
See the coaching price and estimated total up front
Paddles and balls are included. The court is paid separately; current venues are typically around 1 400–4 000 ₽ per hour. Before payment, we confirm the exact address, slot and final total.
Estimated total budget for fixed training formats: coaching + court rental of about 1 400–4 000 ₽/hour. Price details →
Training sections
Choose how to train
Group programs provide regular structured work; game-based training transfers technique into decisions under score and rally pressure.
Group training
Programs by level and goal with drills, pair work and game practice.
Open group training →Play training
Task-based rallies, tactical scenarios, transition to the kitchen, pair work and match decisions.
Open game-based training →What the beginner pathway looks like
Stage 1 — start the rally. Serve, return, two-bounce rule, basic scoring and understanding the kitchen.
Stage 2 — keep the ball in play. Control direction, depth and height, and recover position after each shot.
Stage 3 — get to the kitchen. Deep return, third shot, transition zone and stopping before contact.
Stage 4 — play at the net. Dink, volley, block, attacking a high ball and body defense.
Stage 5 — make decisions. Target selection, partner coordination, pace changes and preparation for matches at your level.
What to take with you
Sportswear, water and stable shoes. For regular sessions, court shoes with lateral support are preferable. PROpickleball provides paddles and balls for personal and group training.
Tell the coach about any exercise considerations before the session so the intensity, length of playing series and breaks can be adjusted.
Before training
Frequent questions
How long is the first session?
Usually 60 minutes. That is enough for the rules, basic movement and first practice rallies.
How many sessions do I need before I can play independently?
Progress depends on coordination, experience and consistency. After the first sessions, the coach will tell you which skills to consolidate before Open Play.
Can two people train together?
Yes. The two-person format works for friends, couples and regular playing partners.
Can I come with my own company
Yes. For 3–4 participants there is a private mini-group with a shared objective and match practice.
How do I choose a coach?
Describe your level and goal in the request. We’ll match you with a specialist based on format, venue and available time.
Game practice after training
Once the basic rules and rally become consistent, add Open Play. Club play creates new combinations of partners and opponents, while training helps break down problems that appeared in matches.
What to write on the application
Specify the experience, the goal, the number of participants and the time you want. You don't need to know the name of the right product: the team will match the task with the first game, training, Open Play or closed-door.
How to choose the format
First, you check the initial situation, then you check the site, the level of the group, the duration and availability of the specialist, and the solution is based on the task, not on the most expensive tariff
When the recording is confirmed
The entry is confirmed after the date, time, site, composition of the service and cost are reported. The form sent does not guarantee a place until the organizer has checked availability
What will happen after confirmation
You will receive instructions on arrival, clothing, shoes and equipment, and for the first visit, your own racket and a pre-detected partner are usually not necessary