Austin, TX · Private Drilling Partner
One-on-one drilling sessions built around your weaknesses. No fluff — just reps, feedback, and measurable improvement on every ball.
What We Work On
Pick one shot, drill it to death. Third shot drops, dinks, resets, speed-ups — 60 minutes of pure repetition on the thing holding you back.
We run through your whole game — groundstrokes, kitchen play, serve & return, transition zone. You leave with a prioritized improvement roadmap.
45 minutes of targeted drilling followed by live-ball play to transfer the reps under game pressure. Ideal for players 3.5 and up.
I bring a tripod so you can record your own reps, or I'll handle filming if you prefer. Watch your mechanics back on the spot — seeing it yourself is worth a hundred verbal cues.
Not sure if your paddle is holding you back? I bring a small demo selection and can let you hit with a few options. No sales pitch — just honest input on what might fit your game better.
A new service is in the works. Check back soon — or reach out if you have something specific in mind.
The Process
Tell me what you want to work on — or let me watch you hit a few balls first and I'll make the call.
No generic drills. Every session is structured around your mechanics and the specific pattern you're trying to build.
I feed, shadow, or play the target role. Real-time cues keep you correcting in the moment, not guessing later.
End-of-session breakdown: what clicked, what still needs reps, and 2–3 things to practice on your own before next time.
Your Drilling Partner
I'm Josh, an Austin-based pickleball player who got serious about drilling after hitting a plateau at 3.5. I spent a year obsessing over mechanics, watching pro footage, and finding a local 4.5 mentor who helped me crack 4.0 inside eight months.
Now I do for other players what that drilling partner did for me: show up, feed balls, give honest feedback, and keep the reps coming. I'm not a certified coach — I'm someone who has done the reps and wants to help you do the same.
"Josh doesn't waste a single minute. We drilled third-shot drops for an hour and I left having genuinely fixed something. Booked a second session on the spot."
Pricing
Questions
I come to you. If you have access to a court (HOA, park, club), I'll meet you there. I can also help find available public courts in Austin if you need one.
Just your paddle and water. I bring a hopper of balls. If you want to use your own balls, that's fine too.
Primarily 3.5–4.5 players who have the basics and want to drill specific shots. Beginners are welcome but better served by a certified instructor first.
No. I'm a 4.0+ player and dedicated drilling partner — not a certified instructor. Think of me as an experienced playing partner who shows up with a plan and a ball hopper.
Cancel or reschedule with 24 hours notice and there's no charge. Same-day cancellations forfeit the session for pack holders or require payment for drop-ins.
Venmo or Zelle, same day as the session. Pack purchases upfront. Simple as that — no subscription platforms, no complicated checkout.
Get Started
Fill out the form and I'll text or email you within 24 hours to confirm a time. First-timers: no pressure, no upsell — just a session.
or fill in the form and I'll reach out