Week-by-week pickleball curriculum
A guided progression that stacks skills week over week — from your first kitchen rally to tournament-ready match play.
7 Weeks
1 session/week. 60–90 minutes each.
Skill Stacking
Each week builds on the last. No isolated drills.
7-Lesson Pack — $350
Just $50 / lesson (save $175 vs drop-in).
10-Lesson Pack — $500.
Foundations & Ready Position
Grip, stance, split step, paddle control, basic dinking
Wall taps, mini dink rallies, footwork ladders
Move to the ball with intent. Contact in the strike zone.
Serve & Return Mastery
Consistent deep serve, deep return, neutralizing the third shot
Target serves, deep return cones, return-then-recover
Win the first 2 shots of every point.
Dinking & The Kitchen Line
Cross-court dinks, height control, soft hands, kitchen footwork
100 cross-court dinks, dink-and-move, dink under pressure
Reset any ball into the kitchen with control.
Third Shot Drop & Drive
Choosing drop vs drive, arc and trajectory, transition zone movement
Drop progression, drop-to-dink rallies, drive-and-crash
Get to the kitchen line every point.
Volleys, Resets & Hands Battles
Punch volleys, soft resets, blocking pace, defending bangers
Volley wall, reset ladder, hands battle drills
Stay calm in fast exchanges. Reset instead of pop up.
Strategy & Doubles Positioning
Stacking, switching, poaching, communication, shot selection
Pattern play, situational point starts, partner comms
Play as a unit. Make smart, predictable team decisions.
Match Play & Pressure Performance
Tournament tactics, mental game, closing out games, full integration
Live game scenarios, scoring under pressure, match play with debrief
Execute under real game pressure. Walk in tournament-ready.
Ready to start your 7-week journey?
Reserve your spot and Coach Kevin will tailor the program to your level and goals.
Kevin Hammel
Kevin Hammel is a PPR-certified pickleball coach based in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to helping players of every age and skill level fall in love with the game — and get measurably better at it.
He builds every program around the player's goals, blending honest feedback, sharp drills, and a coaching style rooted in a genuine love of the sport.