Hiro Kato
Sensei Hiro's Academy
a video course for senior pickleball players
Less power. More place. One correction at a time.
A loose grip. A shorter swing. A ball your opponent cannot attack. I show you one small correction, slowly, so you can practise it on your next court day.
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 · A softer grip, a lower dink
A small step to take to the court.
How it works
Every Tuesday
A short video lesson arrives by email. One simple step, shown slowly, to watch on your phone, tablet or computer. Your first lesson arrives on the first Tuesday after you join.
Print the page
One page with the step to practise and a simple check to see how it went.
Take it to the court
Bring the page to your next game. Work on that one step at your own pace.
Lessons
It starts with these lessons — and keeps going
- Lesson 1
A softer grip, a lower dink
Loosen your grip and use a short swing to stop lifting the dink.
- Lesson 2
Let the paddle do less at the kitchen
Keep the wrist quiet and place the ball low instead of adding a flick.
- Lesson 3
The third-shot drop: one short motion
Build a measured swing and aim for a soft landing in the kitchen.
- Lesson 4
After the drop, move forward with control
Use the ball you have hit to decide when to move and when to wait.
- Lesson 5
A backhand that needs less strength
Use a compact stroke and a clear target rather than forcing the ball.
- Lesson 6
Find the mistake that keeps coming back
Watch for a repeated error and take one correction into your next game.
Who teaches you
I'm Hiro Kato. I coached soft tennis in Osaka, Japan, for 40 years. At 60 I moved to Sarasota, Florida, near my daughter. My neighbors introduced me to pickleball. Now I teach retired players to use placement rather than power.
Every picture of me on this site is an illustration.
Your weekly lesson and a page to print
7 days free, then $19.90 a month (USD)
15-day money-back guarantee through Hotmart.
Cancel any time from your Hotmart account. Lessons remain available until your next billing date. No further monthly payments are taken after cancellation.
Members only, not on YouTube. New lessons every Tuesday.
Join the video course →A few practical questions
When does my first lesson arrive?
On the first Tuesday after you join. It comes by email; 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 do I watch the lessons?
The lesson link arrives by email. Open it on your phone, tablet or computer to watch in your browser.
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?
7 days free, then $19.90 a month (USD). 15-day money-back guarantee through Hotmart.
How do I cancel?
Cancel any time from your Hotmart account. Lessons remain available until your next billing date. No further monthly payments are taken after cancellation.
How do I request a refund?
15-day money-back guarantee through Hotmart. 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.
Bring a calm hand to your next game.
7 days free, then $19.90 a month (USD). 15-day money-back guarantee through Hotmart.
Cancel any time from your Hotmart account.
Join the video course →