Pickleball Coaching Breaks with Stuart

If you’re a beginner, or simply looking to improve your game, come and join us for a dedicated 4 night pickleball coaching break at The Manor Resort. Away from the courts you will have full access of the resort facilities, plus enjoy full-board dining throughout your stay.

Stuart’s love of Pickleball takes him all over Europe, he regularly competes in the 5.0 category in international events. He achieved 4th place in the English Nationals in 2022.

Stuart has been a full-time tennis coach (Level 4 qualified) for 10 years forming a well-rounded teaching methodology and tailors lessons to each players specific needs. He’s enthusiastic about bringing new players into the sport and is dedicated to helping all levels of players to improve their standard and work towards their aspirations.

• Level 2 IPTPA Qualified Pickleball Coach
• 5.0 player and medallist
• Premier Pickleball League player

Monday

Courts are available from 2pm.

17.00-20.00 Recreational Play and ‘Learn the Rules’ class for beginners

Tuesday

09.00–10.00 Dinking. Stop your opponents attacking and stay at the point. Create chances to attack

10.00-11.00 Serve and Return. Start the point well! Learn to earn an advantage with the first shot

11.00-12.00 Matchplay. Get to grips with the morning’s teachings by practicing in some casual recreational matches

12.30-14.30 LUNCH

14.30-15.30 3rd Shot Drops. Learn to earn your way to the kitchen line to control the point

15.30-17.00 Recreational Matchplay / Open Courts. Dip in and out of some fun recreational matches to practice what you’ve learnt

Wednesday

09.00–10.00 Volleys and Smashes. Block fast paced shots and win hand-battles. Smash high balls with good technique and finish points

10.00-11.00 Defensive play. Reset the point effectively

11.00-12.00 Singles. Covering the basic tactic of singles and essential groundstroke techniques

12.00-14.00 LUNCH

14.00-15.00 Attacking Play.
Earn the chance to attack and do it with control and precision

15.00-17.00 Recreational Matchplay / Round Robins. Put your coaching into practice with casual matched and some more competitive round robins with players of a similar level

Thursday

9.00-10.00 Drills Session.
High repetition drills for you to sharpen your skills for the days competitive play. You will also learn several drills to take away and practice with your friends to continue development.

10.30-15.00 Tournament.
A round robin format getting to play with different partners. You will get plenty of matches whether you win or lose! There will also be lots of time for recreational play.

Intermediate and Advanced:

Monday 7th – Friday 11th October 2024
Monday 24th – Friday 28th March 2025

Beginners and Improvers:

Monday 18th – Friday 22nd November 2024
Monday 10th – Friday 14th March 2025

Prices are the standard tariff plus a Coaching Supplement of £105 

Standard booking terms and conditions apply. Discount codes may be used on coaching breaks.

A minimum of 8 guests per break is required for each break to proceed.

Lunch is not included on arrival and departure days.

Call our bookings team to reserve your space.