Bob Savar, PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor
Welcome to Palm Beach County Pickleball, your go-to destination for all things pickleball in Palm Beach County, Florida! I’m Bob Savar, a Certified PPR Pickleball Instructor, and I’m thrilled to offer you top-notch pickleball lessons and clinics near you.
If you’re looking for “pickleball near me,” “pickleball lessons near me,” or simply want to improve your pickleball skills, you’ve come to the right place. I’m passionate about teaching and conducting engaging pickleball clinics and private lessons throughout the greater Palm Beach County area. I mainly teach in Delray Beach, but I also travel to nearby communities such as Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth, and Boca Raton.
Throughout my experience, I’ve taught hundreds of people how to play pickleball from scratch and helped intermediate players elevate their game. I specialize in coaching beginners and intermediates but offer valuable guidance to doubles teams participating in local leagues.
Getting in touch with me is easy. You can reach me by phone at 856-275-4880 or simply fill out the contact form on this website. I invite you to visit my Meetup group for more details about my pickleball clinics. It’s the largest private pickleball meetup group in the U.S., with over 1700 members, making it a fantastic platform to connect with other pickleball enthusiasts and learn the sport.
Pickleball isn’t just a sport for me; it’s a way of life. In addition to my hands-on experience, I continuously enhance my knowledge by reading extensively and watching instructional YouTube videos about pickleball. I’m also an avid writer and have authored dozens of blog posts on my and six popular books on pickleball, which are available on Amazon.
Join me on this exciting pickleball journey, and together, we’ll take your game to new heights. Experience the joy of pickleball and witness your personal growth. I can’t wait to meet you and help you become the best pickleball player you can be!
My Background
I am a PPR-certified professional Pickleball Instructor and have been teaching pickleball since 2018 in Palm Beach County, Florida. My background includes teaching varsity tennis at the high school level, playing (and winning championships) in the Palm Beach County Senior Pickleball League, and winning a gold medal in mixed doubles at the Delray Beach Pickleball Classic in 2019.
I am busy teaching clinics and private lessons and have a meetup group of over 1,700 members. My specialty is teaching newbies, beginners, and intermediates, as well as children, and I also coach doubles teams that participate in various local leagues.
I have taught hundreds of people how to play pickleball over the past several years, and my six books bring together the vast amount of knowledge and experience I have gained as a teacher of the sport.
My Teaching Philosophy
I have observed that most people play pickleball for one or more of three reasons: socializing, exercising, and competing. For beginners, it’s mostly the social aspect of pickleball that draws them in, with exercise being the # 2 attraction.
Pickleball can be very challenging, depending on your background in racquet sports and physical condition. It’s a fast-paced sport that requires good eye-hand coordination, quickness, and agility. As you play more, too, you begin to value the importance of technique, tactics, and strategy.
My job as a professional pickleball instructor is to teach you how to play the game and how to improve incrementally over time. I use many time-tested strategies to achieve this, including drills, practice suggestions, private lessons, and clinics with comparable skill-level players. The reviews on my website and Google My Business profile attest that I have hundreds of satisfied students.
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Bob Savar was the perfect fit for me as a pickleball instructor. I had never picked up a paddle or stepped onto a pickleball court. He shared his knowledge and expertise about the game in an understanding and fun way. I feel fortunate that Coach Savar was my instructor. I plan to take more lessons with him.
October 10, 2023 -
Thank you, Bob for a 5 star experience! The clinic was fun while at the same time very informational about the game. Your coaching style is so very enjoyable and your expert knowledge made learning the technique and rules of the game understandable. I look forward to attending many more clinics.
April 17, 2023Bob is great! We were beginners and he taught us all the basics fairly quickly and made it fun. He even gave us the option to cancel because it was a windy day but we all persevered and it was worth it. Hope to use him again the next time we’re in the area!
March 17, 2023Bob is very thorough with his approach and concentrates on the basis of the game. He is patient, supportive, and very observant of faults where you may show significant improvement when done properly. He not only shows the proper technique, but illustrates the effect of improper execution - supper job !! He covers every aspect of the game form rules, court description/lines, safe movement on the court, strokes and how to properly execute, and finally the scoring of the game. We are very pleased with the teaching sessions and would highly recommend Bob Savar. Judy and Tim Roberts, Lake Worth Beach, FL
March 17, 2023 -
Bob is an awesome instructor. He is patient, very informative and very clear in his instructions on how to play and strategize in the game of pickle ball. Can’t wait for my next lessons with him!
March 17, 2023My husband and I are in Florida escaping the cold Michigan winter. I reached out to Bob and scheduled a lesson for the two of us. We've only had a couple of lessons and were looking to improve our skills. Bob was great! He was able to cover the basics in an hour and we left very confident that we have a solid foundation, with the skills needed to practice and play on our own. Highly recommend.
February 17, 2023My girlfriend and I just had our first Pickleball lesson with Bob today and it was very informative. We learned all of the basics such as the rules, how to hit the ball correctly and serve, along with footwork and weight shifting. Bob is an excellent instructor. He is very engaging and easy to learn from and we are looking forward to more lessons with Bob!
February 17, 2023 -
Just attended by first lesson with Bob and it was great and so were my classmates. Love the small size and drills that we did. Also spent some time playing to get familiar with the rules and strategy. Bob is very patient and honest about our skills and opportunities. I will definitely go again!
January 17, 2023My husband and our friends had our first Pickelball lesson with Bob yesterday. Bob was pleasant, knowledgeable, and kind as we all tried to follow his directions. He took us through basic shots, had us practice and then play a short game. GREAT lesson from a GREAT instructor! Left the park and drove to Dick’s for rackets! 👍👍👍👍
November 14, 2022 -
Very excited to have started to learn how to play Pickle-ball with a very patient, knowledgeable and seasoned pickle-ball instructor! He knows how to help you understand the game basics at lesson one setting us up for lesson two (can’t wait)! He’s very engaging and makes the game fun! I look forward to weekly lessons with Bob👏
November 1, 2022 -
Great intermediate clinic with bob! At my game, the next morning, I put some of his lesson right to work and it paid off. Now I am working on drills he showed me. Looking forward to my next clinic😊🏓
October 29, 2022Bob is an excellent instructor. He explains the rules of the game, proper grip and so much more. He makes everyone feel comfortable and was very encouraging. I like that it’s only 4 people per lesson. I plan on taking several more lessons.
October 29, 2022We are 4 women beginners at pickleball and had our first lesson with Bob today. He is an excellent teacher, explains everything thoroughly with a tremendous amount of patience. We had equal amounts of time and look forward to learning & playing pickle with him. I would recommend him as an instructor.
October 29, 2022 -
Bob Savar was a fabulous teacher. He found several mistakes that I had been making and by the end of the lesson had improved my game tremendously. His sense of humor made the hour fly. Highly recommend this coach!
October 28, 2022 -
Bob runs a fantastic clinic. He is patient, encouraging, and personalizes instruction. I highly recommend lessons and/or clinics with him.
June 1, 2022 -
Bob is an excellent instructor! Even within the small group he is able to pinpoint specific areas for each person to work on. Had us running and working hard for the entire class. Highly recommend his clinics
April 1, 2022Before I attended Bob's clinic, I had played pickle ball a few times with friends but hadn't had any lessons. The clinic was great! I learned so much in only one hour. Bob covered everything from showing me the proper way to hold my paddle, hit the ball and move on the court. I learned tips about how to improve my serve, backhand and forehand. The other participants were friendly and welcoming. It was so much fun and I can't wait to go back. Thank you!
April 1, 2022 -
Bob was an excellent teacher. Took his time to make sure we understood all aspects of the game. I would highly recommend.
April 1, 2022Hi Bob, I really enjoyed your clinic, and as a (relative) beginner, I appreciated your patience, good advice and encouragement. You gave me a better understanding of the game and although I know I have a long way to go to improve my game, I hope to use what I learned in your clinic to that end. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge and love of the game with me. Best regards, JoAnn
April 1, 2022