Smart Pickleball

20/09/2026

Want to improve your pickleball game? 🏓

Smart Pickleball coaching with Coach Jason focuses on building better fundamentals, fixing the little “leaks” that may be holding your game back, and fine-tuning your technique as your game develops.

The approach emphasizes posture, footwork, balance, spacing, and understanding why things work — so you're not simply learning shots, but building a better game.

Coaching details, rates, availability, and ways to book are in the infographic.

Interested? Message Smart Pickleball and tell us a little about your game. 🏓

Master the game. Play smarter.

19/09/2026

Coach Jason is now on PickleHub! 🏓

Smart Pickleball now has a coaching profile on PickleHub.ph — another way for players in Davao to learn more about Coach Jason, our coaching approach, and book available sessions.

Whether you're picking up a paddle for the very first time, have been playing for a while but feel like you've stopped progressing, or you're starting to break into the intermediate level, there's a place for you here.

Our approach is beginner-first: posture, footwork, balance, spacing, and solid fundamentals before complicated techniques.

🎯 Zero-to-Hero — for true beginners
🔧 Fix the Leaks — for players rebuilding their fundamentals
🏓 Technique Refinement — for developing players ready to sharpen their game

Coach Jason has played tennis for more than two decades and has been playing pickleball since March 2023. But Smart Pickleball isn't about teaching pickleball through a tennis lens. It's about understanding pickleball on its own terms and helping each player build a game that works for them.

You can book through PickleHub or message Smart Pickleball directly. Direct booking is also available for coaching locations and arrangements that may not be listed on PickleHub.

Master the game. Play smarter.

🏓 Coach Jason on PickleHub:
picklehub.ph/coaches/jason-jimenez

05/09/2026

Is your forehand popping up or sailing deep out of bounds?

​Late paddle setups and steep, wristy swings cause forehands to fly high and long, giving opponents easy attack shots. By getting your paddle back early and contacting the ball out in front with a controlled low-to-high path, you turn those unforced errors into clean, consistent drives.

​Stop giving away free points. DM "FOREHAND" to book your session today!

​🎥: CTTO Jamie Lee

24/08/2026

His name is Tama Shimabukuro, 15 years old and currently ranked #13 in the men's world ranking!

03/08/2026

If you haven't drilled a specific shot from a specific spot on the court, you will second-guess it during a match. You will overthink, hesitate, and ultimately make an error.

In pickleball, hesitation usually comes from a lack of familiar repetitions. When a ball lands in a spot you rarely practice from, your mind does not have instant muscle memory to rely on. Instead of reacting naturally, you start calculating paddle angles, contact points, and power mid-swing. By the time you make contact, the timing is already off.

That is how you end up with netted drops, floating resets, and frame hits.

The fix is straightforward. Decision-making under pressure is built through spot-specific drilling, not guessing during open play.

Start by identifying your blind spots during your next game. Notice where on the court you feel least confident initiating a drop, drive, or reset. Then, take time to isolate that exact shot from that exact location. Repeat it until your body knows the answer without you needing to think about it.

When you build muscle memory for every spot on the court, overthinking disappears and ex*****on takes over.

22/07/2026

Watch out pickleball fans for Danni-Elle Townsend, a former ping-pong player from Australia, going against Anna Leigh Waters in a doubles match. By the looks of it, she has the game to challenge ALW in PPA tournaments.

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18/05/2026

If you are looking to start playing pickleball or want to fix the gaps in your current game, focusing on proper mechanics is what makes a player truly consistent.

At Smart Pickleball, we focus entirely on the kinetic foundation of the game. We break down the structural blueprint of movement, core balance, and stroke physics so you build a bulletproof foundation right from day one instead of fighting bad habits later on.

We offer a straightforward, flat rate of 500 pesos per hour—whether you book solo, as a pair, or with a group.

If you want to actually understand the mechanics behind every shot, send us a message right here on our page!

04/05/2026

Smart Pickleball is leveling up: new courts, better schedules, and updated rates.

* solo: 500/hour
* group of 2: 500/person (2 hours)
* group of 3+: 400/person (2 hours)

— Coach Jason

04/05/2026

I've been coaching out of DCPCI since I started, but with their new member-only direction, I'm shifting most sessions to nearby courts—Da-Hub (C**A Bldg, C.P. Garcia Highway) and Sideout (Royal Valley), both just a few minutes from Flores Village. This gives us way more flexibility: weekdays 6 AM–5 PM, weekends 6 AM–9 PM, including evening sessions under the lights. Whether you bought a high-end paddle and feel like you're missing the instruction manual, or you've bounced between coaches and still feel stuck, we'll work on what's missing. Just send me a message on Messenger with your preferred time and we'll figure out what works.

— Coach Jason

21/02/2026

“It starts with your feet,” and honestly, that’s a really important thing to remember. I’ve been working with players who’ve been playing for a while, and they’re still feeling a little…off.

It’s often about going back to the basics – really focusing on how you’re moving. Small adjustments, light feet, and you’ll find the game slows down.

Prioritize positioning and balance – it’s the key to control! 🦶

— Coach Jason
Smart Pickleball
“Master the game. Play smarter.”