Pickleball Lessons in Irvine, California
Build real skills and have fun with private, semi-private, and group pickleball coaching in Irvine and across Orange County. Coach Jimmy focuses on simple mechanics, smart footwork, and game-ready strategy so beginners improve fast and league players win more matches.
Why Train Pickleball with Gleason Tennis
• Local and convenient: lessons at Jimmy’s home court in Irvine or your court in Newport Beach, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Lake Forest, and nearby cities.
• Clear progress: short cues you’ll remember, live-ball drills, and match situations every session.
• All levels welcome: first-timers, returning adults, juniors, and competitive doubles teams.
• Flexible formats: private, semi-private (2), small groups, and team clinics.
What You’ll Learn
• Serve and return: consistent contact, depth, and targets that set up the next ball.
• Kitchen control: purposeful dinks, speed-ups, and counterattacks at the NVZ.
• Third-shot choices: drop vs. drive, when to reset, and how to transition.
• Volleys and resets: soft hands, punch volleys, and neutralizing heavy pace.
• Footwork and positioning: split-step timing, court spacing, safe movement.
• Doubles strategy: stacking, poaching cues, communication, and roles.
• Shot selection: high-percentage targets that win rallies without forcing.
• Scoring and rules: confidence with scoring, time-outs, and etiquette.
Lesson Options
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Private lessons for fastest improvement.
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Semi-private lessons for two players—share the court and split the cost.
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Small groups and team clinics for friends, families, or league partners.
Who These Lessons Are For
• Beginners learning grip, ready position, scoring, kitchen rules, and rally control.
• Improving players working on third-shot consistency, resets, and doubles positioning.
• League and tournament players focused on patterns, pressure drills, and match strategy.
Where We Coach
Irvine home court or your court in Newport Beach, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Lake Forest, and throughout Orange County, California.
How to Book Your Lessons
FAQs
How many lessons before I see results?
Most beginners feel a difference in 1–3 sessions; steady weekly training builds lasting consistency.
Do you teach complete beginners?
Yes. Sessions cover rules, scoring, safety, and simple techniques to rally quickly.
Can you coach our doubles team?
Absolutely—stacking, serve/return patterns, poaching, and match plays tailored to your lineup.
Do you offer junior pickleball?
Yes. Age-appropriate drills build coordination, control, and confidence.
How to Book
Call or text (949) 371-3639 to check availability, locations, and current rates.
Services — Tennis & Pickleball Coaching in Irvine, CA
Train at our Irvine home court or your court anywhere in Orange County. Choose the format that fits your goals and schedule.
Get one-on-one coaching that fixes fundamentals fast—clean strokes, smart footwork, serve/return, and match strategy. Ideal for beginners through competitive players who want clear cues and game-ready drills. Pricing: $95/hr (home court) or $105/hr (your court). Call/text (949) 371-3639 to book.
Bring a partner or your crew. Semi-private (2 players) and groups (3+ players) focus on rallies, patterns, and doubles tactics so everyone improves together. Great for families, friends, and league teams. Pricing: Semi-private $100/person home, $110/person your court. Groups (3+) $100/person home, $105/person your court. Call/text (949) 371-3639.
Learn modern pickleball the simple way—third-shot choices, kitchen control, resets, and winning doubles positioning. Sessions for beginners, improving players, and league teams across Irvine and nearby cities. Private, semi-private, and small-group options available. Call/text (949) 371-3639 to check times and locations.