Pickleball Services
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Private Lessons
My private lesson is one-on-one, or two players at a time and no more than two students for this sessions.
Two-Day Pickleball Camp
My tournament mixed doubles partner, Steve Wong (Six-time, National Champion) and I conduct a two-day private pickleball camp called the Blast.
Group Lessons
This 90 minute session will start with three people, four, or six people. I will break down the categories how it works.
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Latest Blogs & Articles
Add “Pop and Roll” to Your Role Volleys
A small adjustment can add much more spin to the ball coming off your paddle
Court Positioning
One of the least discussed, but easiest ways to improve your game involves focusing on court
Play Safely and Have Fun
A new study of pickleball injuries, using data from 100 U.S. emergency departments, focused
Play with Purpose
“Play with Purpose” is my pickleball mantra for two reasons. First of all, the phrase
Preparing for a Forth or Fifth shot
After hitting a third shot drop, you should immediately move forward to
Go with the flow
Researchers have recently applied the psychological concept of "the flow state", a highly
Playing to learn
Each time you go out to the court to play a game of pickleball, you should be honest
De-Stressing the Dinking Process
My students often tell me they find dinking stressful. When we explore why so many beginners
Playing with Purpose
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Playing with Purpose
When most people begin
Keep Your Return of Serve Deep
The primary objective of your return is to force your opponent to hit a third shot
Consistency Should be Your #1 Objective
What do we remember most when we watch the pros on TV or at a tournament? The
Dead Dinks – Love to Get Them, Hate to Give Them
First, what is a dead dink? This is simply a dink that drops into the Kitchen with no spin
Why the Serve is an Important Shot
On rare occasions you sometimes hit an “ace” your serve, but that is not the primary
Q&A – Why Is Thirds Shot Drop So Important?
The third shot drop is so important because it usually determines which side will be
Pickleball Paddles
Selecting a Pickleball Paddle That’s Right for You
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The Roll Volley – A Powerful Offensive Weapon
Many point are won at the no-volley line, often with a punch volley aimed at your
Set-Up Shots
When you’re playing against beginners, you will likely find many opportunities to hit
Q&A – Should I look Back?
The vast majority of the time, you should keep your eyes focused forward on your
Q&A – What is Shading?
I was recently asked about the meaning of the pickleball term, “shading.” This refers
The improvement in my third shop drop was miraculous.
Jeff & Page
WVPC Members
"I highly recommend Sara, as she is a dedicated, skilled, and passionate coach. She improved my game tremendously through her training techniques, helping me to become a more strategic and effective player."
Alicia B.
WVPC
As a result with my training with Sara, my serve and where to stand on return of serve is so much better.
Jill
Westbrook Village Pickleball
Steve & Sara,
Thank you for such a great camp this past weekend ! I enjoyed it very much and felt like I learned a lot!
I learned some things I need to work on and you gave me ways/ drills to improve in those areas.
Your camp was very valuable and worth the time and money spent!
Looking forward to more.
Kim Foley
Student
