Coach Ming
Ming's Pickleball Academy
A weekly video course for senior pickleball players
Get a little better every week, without expensive lessons.
Every Tuesday, one short video lesson from Ming: one simple step, taught slowly, with a page to print and take to the court.
A short video lesson every Tuesday: one simple step, shown slowly, with a page to print. Members only, not on YouTube.
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Lesson 1 · Low Dinks Start in Your Knees
A small step to take to the court.
How it works
Every Tuesday
A short video lesson every Tuesday, one simple step at a time.
Print the page
A page to print with that week's step, ready for the court.
Step by step
All of pickleball, not just one part. Each week builds on the last, so you never start from zero.
Lessons
It starts with these lessons — and keeps going
- Lesson 1
Low Dinks Start in Your Knees
Bend your knees as you breathe out, so the paddle comes down with you and the dink stays low.
- Lesson 2
Sink for every dink
In an easy dink rally, sink for each ball and come back up between them, only as low as feels easy.
- Lesson 3
Let your legs start the serve
Bend your knees a little as you swing, so the serve comes from your legs, not your shoulder.
- Lesson 4
A calm return, legs first
Settle your knees as the serve comes, then send a calm, deep return with an easy swing.
- Lesson 5
Lift the third shot with your legs
Rise gently from your knees, not your wrist, so the third shot drops softly into their kitchen.
- Lesson 6
Sink together
Before each point, glance at your partner: both of you in a soft sink, paddles up.
Who teaches you
I grew up in Shanghai and played table tennis as a girl. I coached young players for 35 years in San Jose, California. At 58, my adult students took me to a pickleball court. I laughed, then fell in love with the game. Now I teach players over 55 the basics at the kitchen line.
Every picture of me on this site is an illustration.
Your weekly lesson and a page to print
$19.90 a month (USD)
7-day money-back guarantee. Cancel anytime.
Cancel any time from your Payhip account. Lessons remain available until the end of your paid period. No further monthly payments are taken after cancellation.
Members only, not on YouTube. New lessons every Tuesday.
Join Ming's Pickleball AcademyA few practical questions
When does my first lesson arrive?
Within a week of joining. It comes on your phone or computer; watch it in your browser.
What do I get each week?
A short video lesson every Tuesday and a page to print. The lessons are for members only, not on YouTube.
How does it arrive?
Every Tuesday, ready to open on your phone or computer. No app, no password to remember.
Can I use the page on court?
Yes. Print it at home and take it to the court. It has the step to practise and a simple check for your next game.
Is this a six-lesson purchase?
No. This is a monthly video course. These are the first six lessons; new lessons follow every Tuesday while you are a member.
What does the video course cost?
$19.90 a month (USD). 7-day money-back guarantee. Cancel anytime.
How do I cancel?
Cancel any time from your Payhip account. Lessons remain available until the end of your paid period. No further monthly payments are taken after cancellation.
How do I request a refund?
7-day money-back guarantee. Cancel anytime. For the request steps, use the Refunds link below. Cancelling stops future charges; it does not itself request a refund.
Do I need to move like a younger player?
The course is for senior players. Practise at your own pace and within your ability. Stop if you feel pain. No lesson can guarantee a result or freedom from injury.
Is it for me if I'm just starting out?
Yes. Every lesson is one simple step, explained slowly, for senior pickleball players.
A calm kitchen game starts with the basics.
$19.90 a month (USD). 7-day money-back guarantee. Cancel anytime.
Cancel any time from your Payhip account.
Join Ming's Pickleball Academy