Pickleball with Coach Kari Richardson
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⭑4.9 (30)
😊95
💰$50 weekly lessons
I started playing pickleball four years ago, and it has kept me both physically active and mentally challenged. This fueled my desire to compete with more skilled players, learning different spins and lobs. As a mom of seven, I enjoy playing pickleball with my children, proving that it's a sport for all ages. Pickleball has become a wonderful way for us to stay active and have fun together.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Houston, Texas
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Happy Student Score: 95
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Years Playing: 4 years
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Given: 80 lessons
Accomplishments
🏓4 DUPR
🏅Experienced Player
➕Courts are free with me!
Reviews
Total reviews30
Average rating
4.90
Cody D.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 17
Great Lesson!
Pamela T.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5
I loved the great tips Kari shared and can’t wait to try them in my next game. The session was well-paced and very helpful. If you’re looking to improve your pickleball skills, Kari’s lessons are definitely worth checking out. Highly recommend giving them a try!
Sherrill K.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5
Kari helped me with new strokes and better position and improved my game in the first lesson!
Orlando S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5
Kari was great. She quickly adjusted to my training needs and focused on improvements.
Maria L.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3
Great, patience teacher!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:22 courts available
Houston Pickleball Center
12233 Robin Blvd, Houston, TX 77045, USA
1000.2 miles awayIndoorsOutdoors
View venuePrivate Backyard Pickleball Court
16206 Crestmoor Way, Houston, TX 77082, USA
1006.4 miles awayOutdoors
View venueSplat Zone Indoor Paintball and Pickleball
11260 Hempstead Rd, Houston, TX 77092, USA
993.7 miles awayIndoors
View venueKelliwood Gardens - Rose Hollow Drive
Kelliwood Gardens Tennis Courts, Rose Hollow Drive, Katy, TX, USA
1007.2 miles awayOutdoors
View venueHouston Badminton Center (Pickleball Courts)
10550 W Airport Blvd, Stafford, TX 77477, USA
1006.1 miles awayIndoors
View venueMcLain Park Pickleball Courts
12039 McLain Boulevard, Houston, TX, USA
1004.8 miles awayOutdoors
View venueStockdick Junior High
Stockdick Junior High School, Peek Road, Katy, TX, USA
1009.7 miles awayOutdoors
View venueBear Creek Park (Houston, TX)
3524-3528 War Memorial St, Houston, TX 77084, USA
998.7 miles awayOutdoors
View venue Bear Creek Pioneers Park
3535 War Memorial St, Houston, TX 77084, USA
998.8 miles awayOutdoors
View venueTexas Badminton & Pickleball
18120 W Bellfort Ave, Richmond, TX 77407, USA
1010.6 miles awayIndoorsOutdoors
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Alief Community Center11905 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072, USA
1003.9 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Lexington Park / First Colony Pickleball Courts1314 Sheffield Dr, Missouri City, TX 77459, USA
1008.9 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Bendwood Park12700 Kimberley Ln, Houston, TX 77024, USA
998.8 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Pickleball Social1055 Conrad Sauer Dr, Houston, TX 77043, USA
998 miles awayIndoorsOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Lifetime Sugarland1331 Hwy 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478, USA
1010.7 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
View venueWant a lesson at your home or a different location? We can help.
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.📍 Houston Pickleball Centersundays
9 AM - 8 PM
mondays
5:30 PM - 10 PM
tuesdays
10 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
10 AM - 10 PM
thursdays
10 AM - 8 PM
fridays
10 AM - 7 PM
saturdays
9 AM - 6 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonYou learn the rules and equipment and positions of body and racquet and stance. Kitchen plays and strokes.
Lesson 11+You will know how to move your feet to be under the ball or catching the ball if it moves behind you. How to work with your partner. How to play skinnies.
Lesson 4-10The above and approaches from serve to kitchen play. Lobs , spikes, picks and spins of the ball. Keeping the ball low.
Lesson 2-3Serving, kitchen strokes, lateral movements, and forward movements.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonRules of the game and understanding the court. Drills in the kitchen. Serving. Foot patterns. Grips. Stance. Stretching. * This can go faster or slower depending on the background of each student and the proficiency mastered.
Lesson 11+All of the above. Will depend on the players needs and goals in the game. Doubles coaching. We can play together against others to learn also.
Lesson 4-10Stretching. Stance. Drills in the kitchen. Foot patterns and strokes for back court. Serving, return, kitchen patterns. Lobs, spikes, picks, volleying. Play pickleball!
Lesson 2-3Stretching. Stance. Drills in the kitchen. Foot patterns. Serving. Returning serves. Steps to master. Order of play. Play Skinnies.
Youth players
Working with kidsYes. Look at advanced players coaching technique above. I do camps too!
Working with teenagersTeens are great! I have 4. Let’s play look above to see what we will do.
What you need to bringPlease bring water, towel,a racquet and balls (if you have some). It’s beautiful out let’s enjoy the day.
What I can bringI have balls and racquets and a private court with restrooms, filtered water fountain, restrooms and a park area in the shade to wait for your child if needed.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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