How do you play pickleball? What’s a drop-shot? My dinks are too high! How do I hit a backhand groundstroke? I would like to play doubles better.
We have fun, dedicated and certified IFP and PPR Pickleball Pros ready to help you learn pickleball. Read about our team of instructors at this link! Whether you prefer individual or group lessons, we have experience in teaching using game-based instruction. Since 2017, we have been teaching pickleball. We can help you obtain your goals as a recreational or competitive player! Ready to get started?
*Read the following BEFORE registering
SCHEDULE: Lessons are conducted at Diamond Head Tennis Center between 2:00-7:00pm Monday – Friday. We teach from January to December on a quarterly basis provided we receive permission by the City and County of Honolulu Parks and Recreation.
ATTENDANCE: We design our classes based upon 100% attendance. If already you know you cannot make a lesson date, please consider registering at a future date. We also completely understand if you are unable to attend a lesson for any unforeseen circumstances and ask that you inform the instructor of your absence. Our instructors make every effort to be there for their students and hope they can count on you to do the same.
REGISTRATION: We accept more registrations than available spaces to accommodate last minute cancellations, changes and matching students to the correct class level. In other words, we purposely overbook our classes. We confirm registrations with a “Welcome” email which is sent approximately 3 days prior to the session start date. IF registering on the same day as the start date of the session or registering after the session has begun, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE you have a spot in the class.
SKILL LEVEL: Players should register according to their current skill level. Refer to these two links to help you determine your level: The Pickleball Guru Goal Ratings Guide and USA Pickleball Player-Skill-Level-Matrix.pdf
When registering, please double-check that you have selected the correct session dates, class times, and skill level. We offer 4, 5, 6-week session dates with 1 to 1 1/2 hour of instruction per class. If we need to correct your registration afterwards, there is no guarantee there will be space available in your preferred class as our lessons fill-up quickly. This will help us better serve you if you were to carefully review your registration.
REFUNDS: We always, always guarantee full refunds if a class is full. Full refunds are given for cancellations prior to a session start date. If a medical reason or injury should prevent you from continuing class, a full refund will be given.
SHOES: All students must wear closed-toe tennis or court shoes. No running/walking/cross-trainer shoes. Pickleball requires players to move laterally left to right, forward and backward. Running/walking/cross-trainer shoes are built to move in one direction–only forward providing very little to no ankle support.
MOBILITY: Pickleball is a sport. All students are expected to be fit enough to jog at a moderate pace and move in all directions.
CANCELLED LESSON: If we are unable to instruct on the day of your lesson due to unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather or rainout, participants will be contacted by the instructor 15-30 minutes prior to the start time. We will make every effort to reschedule the lesson within two weeks of the last date of the session.
2026 APRIL – JUNE! Register today. New session starts as early as Monday, April 6.
We’re introducing new group lessons for this Spring with an emphasis on specific strokes to give you focused attention on technique and footwork. We’re also launching a class to think strategically! Become a stronger player and partner…do the deep dive with us and take your game to the next level!
Forehands & Backhands – Are you struggling to put more direction, pace and spin on your shots? Are your returns getting you to the non-volley zone aka “kitchen” line…safely and effectively? We will teach how to hit with topspin, slice, drives, one- and two-handed backhands to keep you in control and win more rallies. Cleanup your returns by registering for this class. Watch this video by one of the top instructors in pickleball, https://youtu.be/ZyeZown9rTc?si=hbm6sTvAr1QALLC_.
Dinks & Drop-Shots – These are two “powerhouse” shots of pickleball that when learned correctly, sets players apart from those who can to those who can’t. Tired of hitting “dead” dinks or drop-shots that land in the net or attempt them only from the baseline but not from the transition zone? We will break down why grip tension/pressure, contact point, footwork and placement are the keys to success behind these strokes. Go from defense to offense quickly using just these two shots. Let’s go!
Volleys – “Paddle-up!” There are many ways to volley (the ball is struck out of the air before it bounces on the court). From a 1-inch defensive block to an offensive roll volley, do you know the difference between the two? We’ve all heard “hit the ball deep, keep your opponents back.” But do you know how to hit a volley to target the first third of your opponent’s side of the court and why? How about those hand battles? What’s considered proper technique when engaging grip tension/pressure, wrist, arm, elbow, and shoulder? What about the lower half of your body for proper stance, footwork, knees and weight transfer? Take the guesswork out by registering for this class today.
Doubles Strategies – This class is designed to teach you to become an effective partner. Whether playing at a drop-in site or in a tournament, knowing how to setup your partner and you is critical to staying in the rally and winning points. Do you know how to recognize when your team is on defense or offense, and importantly what to do and when? Do you know how to stack (not just for left- and right-handed partners) in pickleball? When should you lob? What typically happens when you or your partner hits a ball towards your opponents’ backhand? How will your opponent respond when you hit a drive versus a lob serve? We can teach easy patterns pros use to become a more strategic team player. Let’s talk about the importance of partner communication and positioning.
PRIVATE/SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
We now offer private and semi-private lessons as we have received many requests from players who want more individual attention or to learn in a smaller group setting. Adults and children 8 years old and older and all abilities welcome. Paddles, balls and net provided.
Request your lesson with our Certified Pros Eddy or Ray by contacting us here. Lessons will be scheduled on Friday’s between 2:00-6:30pm at Diamond Head Tennis Center. The fee is a total of $80 per hour which covers 1-4 students. Payment required upon confirmation of lesson by the registrar.
NEWBIES/STARTERS
Ready to learn the fastest growing sport in the U.S.! We will teach you the basics of pickleball to get you on the court and playing right away. We equip you with da best foundational skills and strategies that can help you be on the court confidently while keeping you safe and playing for longer. Whether you play with a small group or at a drop-in/open-play site, we will give you the tools for success. No prior racquet or paddle skills are needed. Nets, balls, and paddles included. Limited to 8 students.
BEGINNERS
You know the basics of pickleball (rules and positions) and how to keep score, but you may have trouble keeping the ball low; serving and returning deep; getting to the non-volley line safely; making a drop-shot into the non-volley zone; and knowing where to place the ball and when. Or maybe you need help on how to hit a better backhand, volley and dink. Sounds familiar? Not to worry! We got your back and can help you fix these and more. Balls and nets provided. Limited to 8 students.
FOCUSED MONDAY’s – FOREHANDS & BACKHANDS with Coach Eddy. This is a combined class with Adv Beginners
FOCUSED MONDAY’s – DINKS & DROP-SHOTS with Coach Eddy. This is a combined class with Adv Beginners
ADVANCED BEGINNERS
Oh gosh, while I know how to score and play pickleball, I need help keeping the ball in play. I can make 6 out of 10 balls into the court from a slow to medium paced groundstroke. However, I still hit balls into the net or out of the court. I make a lot of unforced errors. My backhand, volley and dink are improving, but I lack confidence in some or all of these strokes. I have trouble hitting moderately to fast paced balls. I do not know what to do when I get to the NVZ line. Does this describe your ability?? Not to worry! Register below to get the skills you need to put the fun back into your game. Balls and nets provided. Limited to 8 students.
FOCUSED MONDAY’s – FOREHANDS & BACKHANDS with Coach Eddy. This is a combined class with Beginners
FOCUSED MONDAY’s – DINKS & DROP-SHOTS with Coach Eddy. This is a combined class with Beginners
FOCUSED TUESDAY’s – BACKHANDS & VOLLEYS with Coach Ray for Adv Beginners
FOCUSED TUESDAY’s – DINKS & DROP-SHOTS with Coach Ray for Adv Beginners
FOCUSED WEDNESDAY’S – VOLLEYS with Coach Eddy for Adv Beginners
FOCUSED WEDNESDAY’S – DINKS & DROPSHOTS with Coach Eddy for Adv Beginners
FOCUSED WEDNESDAY’S – DOUBLES STRATEGIES with Coach Eddy for Adv Beginners
INTERMEDIATE – These classes will take the Intermediate player to the next level! Get ready to spice it up! Add more spin and slice to your shots–whether it’s a dink or groundstroke. Learn how to see the pukas on the court. Hit with a lot more variety and force errors on your opponent. Balls and nets provided. We offer two group formats: Regular Group and Play with a Pro Round-Robin.
I can hit 7 out of 10 balls from moderate to fast paced groundstrokes, rally with direction, volley, serve offensively and attempt dropshots from the baseline and transition/opportunity zone.
THURSDAY’S – REGULAR GROUP FORMAT with Coach Ray. Maximum of 8 players.
THURSDAY’S – PLAY WITH A PRO ROUND-ROBIN with Coach Ray. Students will partner with the pro to receive coaching while playing out points in addition to instruction on technique. Maximum 7 players.
TENNIS PLAYERS FAST TRACK TO PICKLEBALL – As a tennis player, you have the groundstrokes, volleys and overheads down, but you don’t know what it means to hit a drop-shot or why should you dink when you could instead whack the ball. Don’t be a banger or play mini-tennis on a pickleball court. Register for this class to leverage off of your tennis skills and become a pickleball player in no time at all. This is for the Advanced Beginner to Advanced level tennis players. Balls and nets provided.
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