Beginner 4-Pack
You’ll get four 1-hour lessons at a court that’s convenient to both our locations and schedules. We’ll begin with assessing your current interests, skill level, and goals. Then we’ll move on to learning the basics about how to play, from rules and court layout to proper grips to simply getting the ball over the net. And, most importantly, having fun. Through the next lessons, you’ll learn how to dink (Yes, that’s a real pickleball term), serve, return shots, and play a full game.
with Pickleball With Russ Lombardo · Apex
5.0 from 114 reviews
$55 / lesson
What you'll get
- 4 private lessons with Russ
- Train solo or with up to 2 people
- Choose from 5 training locations
- Coaching tailored to your goals and level
- Clear takeaways to practice on your own
Your coach
Pickleball With Russ Lombardo
I help pickleball beginners build confidence and learn the game, while helping experienced players sharpen their skills, strategy, and consistency. Whether you are picking up a paddle for the first time or working toward a stronger all-around game, I create personalized lessons…
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around your goals and the areas you want to improve. I am a PCI-certified Pickleball coach with five years of coaching experience, and I bring a relaxed, welcoming energy to every session. We can work on fundamentals such as grips, serves, returns, dinks, and court positioning, or focus on more advanced tactics, shot placement, resets, and handling different styles of play. Each lesson combines targeted drills with game play, so you can put new skills into action while enjoying your time on the court. I coach players in Cary and nearby communities, including Apex, Raleigh, Durham, and Morrisville. As a Selkirk Advocate, I can provide paddles to demo and help you find a good fit for your needs. With a 5.0 rating from 113 reviews and 156 completed lessons, I would love to help you enjoy Pickleball and play with greater confidence. Book a lesson and let’s get started!
What students say about Russ
Finding Russ's lesson pretty helpful overall. He was very knowledgeable, patient, and quite instructive, which made understanding the basics more straightforward. Though there's room to keep developing on racquet technique and strategy, I appreciated his approach and the clear guidance he provided. Still, I’m hoping future lessons will focus more on extra tips for gameplay tactics. If you're interested in solid basics and a thoughtful instructor, you might consider trying Russ.
The lesson with Russ was quite helpful, especially in working on my pickleball skills at a comfortable pace. The focus on specific mechanics really helped me understand my game better, though I still see room for refinement. I appreciated the calm, clear manner in which he explained things, making the learning process feel natural. Still, I might try more lessons to build on what I covered. If you're looking for thoughtful instruction, I’d suggest giving Russ a try.
$55 / lesson