START HERE: New Member Roadmap

Welcome to the All-American Pickleball Academy!

If you're new here, don't try to learn everything at once. The fastest way to improve is to build a strong foundation and focus on one skill at a time.

Follow this roadmap and you'll develop the same fundamentals I teach in my private lessons and clinics.

Week 1: Pickleball Fundamentals

Focus on:
✅ Grip
✅ Ready Position
✅ Footwork Basics
✅ Court Awareness
✅ Proper Paddle Preparation

Goal: Build a solid foundation for every shot you'll learn later.

Week 2: Dinking & Kitchen Control

Focus on:
✅ Consistent Dinks
✅ Crosscourt Dinks
✅ Resetting the Ball
✅ Patience at the Kitchen Line

Goal: Learn how to control points instead of forcing winners.

Week 3: Third Shot Drops

Focus on:
✅ Proper Drop Technique
✅ Transition Zone Movement
✅ Shot Selection
✅ Getting to the Kitchen

Goal: Turn defense into offense and gain control of rallies.

Week 4: Court Positioning

Focus on:
✅ Partner Positioning
✅ Moving as a Team
✅ Transition Zone Awareness
✅ Avoiding Common Positioning Mistakes

Goal: Win more points without hitting harder.

Week 5: Speed Ups & Hand Battles

Focus on:
✅ Recognizing Attackable Balls
✅ Fast Hands
✅ Counterattacks
✅ Defensive Blocks

Goal: Learn when to attack and how to win kitchen exchanges.

Week 6: Match Strategy

Focus on:
✅ Playing High-Percentage Pickleball
✅ Identifying Opponent Weaknesses
✅ Shot Selection
✅ Smart Decision Making

Goal: Start winning more matches by making better decisions.

Recommended Order

1️⃣ Pickleball Fundamentals

2️⃣ Coaching Feed

3️⃣ Coaching Updates

4️⃣ Members Lounge

5️⃣ Strategy & Match IQ

Remember: Most players don't need more power. They need better positioning, better decision-making, and fewer unforced errors.

That's exactly what we're going to build here.

Introduce Yourself

Drop a post in the Members Lounge and tell us:

• Where you're from

• How long you've been playing

• Your current skill level

• What part of your game you want to improve most

I'm excited to help you improve your game.

— Coach Tague Estes
#1 Ranked Coach on TeachMe
Founder, All-American Pickleball Academy

Welcome to the All-American Pickleball Academy

I'm Tague Estes, founder of All-American Paddle Co. and the #1 Ranked Pickleball Coach on TeachMe.

First, thank you for being here.

I created this academy to help players improve faster by cutting through the confusion and focusing on what actually works on the court. Whether you're a brand-new player learning the fundamentals or an experienced player looking to win more matches, you'll find practical coaching, proven drills, and real-world strategy inside this community.

What You'll Get

✅ Weekly coaching videos

✅ Drills you can practice immediately

✅ Strategy breakdowns and match analysis

✅ Equipment recommendations and paddle advice

✅ Coaching updates and training tips

✅ Access to the Members Lounge

✅ Direct interaction with me and other players

Where To Start

If you're new, begin with:

🎾 Pickleball Fundamentals

Then work your way through the training content in order.

Don't worry about learning everything at once. Focus on one skill at a time and you'll improve much faster.

My Coaching Philosophy

Most players focus on power.

Winning players focus on positioning, consistency, decision-making, and smart shot selection.

My goal is to help you:

• Make fewer mistakes

• Win more points

• Build confidence

• Improve faster

• Enjoy the game more

Introduce Yourself

Drop a post in the Members Lounge and tell us:

1. Where you're from

2. How long you've been playing

3. Your current skill level

4. What part of your game you'd like to improve most

I'd love to get to know you and help you reach your goals.

Thanks again for joining the All-American Pickleball Academy.

Let's get to work and start winning more matches.

— Coach Tague Estes

#1 Ranked Coach on TeachMe
Founder, All-American Paddle Co.

I've coached hundreds of pickleball players from total beginners to 4.5+ tournament competitors. These 3 mistakes show up at EVERY level:

1. You're hitting too hard from the kitchen line.

Power doesn't win dink rallies — placement does. Next time you're at the net, aim for your opponent's feet or the sideline. Force THEM to make the error.

2. You're not split-stepping.

If you're flat-footed when your opponent hits, you're already late. Get in the habit of a small hop-step right as they make contact. It puts you on the balls of your feet and ready to move in any direction.

3. You're serving to the middle.

The serve is the one shot where YOU control everything. Aim deep to the backhand corner. A deep serve pushes them back, gives you time to get to the kitchen, and sets up your third shot.

Try these in your next session and let me know how it goes. I post drills, breakdowns, and strategy coaching inside All American Paddle Co every week.