4 and a Pro Pickleball Lessons
Expert coaching in a small-group setting to elevate your game and see fast results!
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Your First Lesson For $80
Just $80 for 2 Hours of Expert Coaching!
Experience a high level 2-hour pickleball lesson for only $80—an unbeatable value compared to lower-level coaches charging $70–$90 for just one hour!
See What Our Students Are Saying About Us
What truly stood out was how personalized the training felt—whether it was perfecting my serve, improving my footwork, or understanding strategy. Tim's expertise and passion for the game were contagious, making each lesson not only educational but also a lot of fun.
Thank you for an outstanding experience—I can't wait to get back on the court and put everything I’ve learned into practice!
Whether you're new to pickleball or looking to take your game to the next level, I highly recommend Josh as your instructor!
In the month I've been working with Josh, my game has improved as evidenced by my confidence on the court, data collected during drills and even a few comments from some of my pickle buds. And yep, I even got the courage up to play in my first tournament last weekend. I still have a long way to go but believe I'm in good hands with Josh.
Not only is he an accomplished player, he is an excellent teacher and coach. As a teacher, he is well planned and maximizes instructional time. He's able to pivot when direct instruction or hands on takes longer than expected. His content area knowledge of pickleball is spot on and he implements real world examples to support his pickleball instruction. The hour he spends on the court is preceded by studying videos of my play and is followed by lessons that are videoed and complemented with notes if needed. All that is delivered with positive and specific feedback.
As a coach, Josh is enthusiastic and let's just say he'll get you all fired up to hit your best shots against your toughest opponent.
Finally he leverages technology so his lessons aren't "one and done". Using narrated videos, notes and customized drills, a player can review lessons over and over. Josh's voice WILL get in your head... lol in a good way.
I'm so grateful for Josh's help and give him the highest recommendation.
Your Pickleball Coaches
Joshua Mackens
A former basketball junky turned pickleball player, Josh has tackled going professional in pickleball with an unmatched ferocity. Having improved from 3.5 to 5.0 in less than a year, his approach to getting better at the game speaks for itself. So much so that he started getting asked to give lessons, which led him to start The Pickleball Lab, seeing a deep need in Indy for professional coaching that helps players actually get better.
- DUPR: 4.8
- Years playing: nearly 2
- Started coaching: in 2023
- Tournament results: multiple golds in 3.5/4.0/4.5
Tim Ahlersmeyer
Tim has been playing pickleball competitively and teaching for nearly three years. His tournament experience includes multiple gold medals and he has won multiple tournaments at the 5.0 level. His journey in pickleball has fueled his aspiration for a professional career in the sport.
- DUPR: 5.2
- Years playing: nearly 3
- Started coaching: in 2022
- Tournament results: multiple golds in 3.5/4.0/4.5/5.0
4 and a Pro Lessons
Our 4 and a Pro lessons offer the perfect blend of:
- High-level pickleball instruction
- Real game play to apply and implement that instruction
- Ongoing guidance from a top-tier pickleball coach throughout
With some of the best players and coaches in Indy leading the way, you’re guaranteed to receive top-quality instruction in every session. With this combination, there’s no doubt you’ll improve your pickleball game!
Here’s what you can expect in your 4 and a Pro both on court (in lesson) and off court (post lesson)
On-Court/In Lesson
Two Hour Lesson
In your 4 and a Pro Lesson you will get a 2 hour lesson. We will switch between instruction, drilling, and actual games so you can implement what you learned into your game immediately.
5 Minute Warm Up
The first 5 minutes of your lesson will focus on a warm-up with dinks, drops, and other foundational shots. This helps get your blood flowing and ensures you’re fully prepared to dive into the lesson.
15 Minute Game Play
After analyzing your gameplay, we focus on the one key adjustment that will make the biggest impact on your game that day. With so much to improve, it’s about prioritizing what matters most—so you see real progress, faster.
30 Minute On-Court Instruction
After analyzing your gameplay, we focus on the one key adjustment that will make the biggest impact on your game that day. With so much to improve, it’s about prioritizing what matters most—so you see real progress, faster.
30 Minute Focused Drilling
After your 30-minute on-court instruction, you’ll jump into a high-energy 30-minute drill session designed to reinforce what you just learned. This repetition-based training helps solidify new techniques, improve consistency, and build muscle memory—so you see results faster.
30 Minute Game Play
After 30 minutes of on-court instruction, you’ll finish the lesson with 30 minutes of game play with coaching between points, reinforcing what you’ve learned and ensuring you’re ready to apply it immediately in matches.
Off-Court/Out of Lesson
Improvement doesn’t stop when you step off the court. After each lesson we provide in-depth film review, personalized lesson summaries, structured drill schedules, step-by-step drill tutorials, and recorded lessons—giving you everything you need to keep improving between sessions.
Our App: Your Training Hub
All your off-court resources are in one place. Our app is where you’ll find your drill schedules, lesson summaries, analysis, recorded lessons, and more. Plus, it’s the easiest way to communicate directly with your coach, keeping you on track and engaged between sessions.
15 Minute Film Analysis
After your lesson, your coach posts a detailed film analysis on the app, breaking down key moments from one of your matches to reinforce your on-court lessons. This helps you identify areas for improvement, accelerating your progress and ensuring lasting results. Many students say it’s the best part of the lesson!
Recorded Lessons
Rewatch your session anytime, anywhere to reinforce what you learned and even analyze your play. Having access to your recorded lessons helps you retain key coaching points and make continuous improvements between sessions.
Lesson Summaries
Reinforce what you learned with a detailed recap of your session. These summaries help you retain key principles, so nothing gets forgotten, allowing you to ingrain new skills and apply them with confidence in your next game.
Drill Schedules
To truly improve, focused drilling is essential—but it’s not just about practicing; it’s about practicing the right things. At the end of the lesson you will get a personalized drill schedule that targets the specific areas for growth we went over in the lesson, so you’re always working on what will make the biggest impact, without wasting time.
Drill Tutorials
It’s not enough to just do the drills; you need to do them correctly. If you practice the wrong way, you could reinforce bad habits or waste valuable time. Not only do we give you a drill schedule, we show you how to do the drill with our drill tutorials, ensuring you’re improving efficiently and effectively.
Where Are the 4 and a Pro Lessons Located?
We give all of our 4 and a Pro lessons at the beautiful Indianapolis Pickleball Club facility located in East Indy:
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