Pickleball
Peter Clarke
Founder of coachlife and coach to one of world’s best juniors
Peter Clarke
Forehand Innovation & High-Level Singles StrategyPeter Clarke, the founder of CoachLife and a former professional tennis player with a world ranking of 220, has spent the last 18 months building CoachLife’s tennis and pickleball sections. Despite focusing on the platform, Peter plays singles at an elite level, regularly practicing with some of the best players in the world.His coaching journey in pickleball started with his son, Oscar, whom he trained from a complete beginner to one of the top junior pickleball players globally. Peter’s unique coaching philosophy and deep understanding of technique allow him to break down complex concepts into simple, game-changing methods that transform a player’s skillset.Peter provides exclusive monthly content on CoachLife, covering both singles and doubles, with a special focus on his unique forehand techniques. His innovative approach can help any player turn their forehand into a true weapon, using situation-specific technique to maximize power, control, and spin.Key Pickleball Instruction from Peter Clarke:✔ Hook Forehand Grip with Drills – Improve accuracy, spin, and adaptability with fast grip changes and targeted game-situation drills.✔ Hook Forehand Introduction – Learn how this sharp-angled forehand can disrupt opponents and turn defense into offense.✔ Hook Forehand Technique – A rarely used but highly effective shot for both singles and doubles, generating spin and control with a low-to-high swing, finishing at head height to pull opponents off the court and create attacking opportunities.✔ Forehand Grip Adjustments – Master fast grip changes and understand how variations between eastern and semi-western grips balance power, spin, and control.✔ Two-Handed Backhand Variations – Learn how to drag the ball through contact to generate power and spin effectively.✔ Brilliant Forehand Masterclass – Develop a short, linear swing rather than a long loop for faster execution and better efficiency in pickleball’s fast-paced environment.✔ Master Tennis-Style Volleys: A Brilliant Breakdown – Avoid blocking or stopping the paddle and instead follow through in the direction of your shot, keeping the paddle face slightly open for better depth and control.✔ Same-Side Finish Forehand – Mastering the right-side finish can dramatically improve a player’s effectiveness, helping turn defense into offense and increasing shot effectiveness in fast-paced situations.Peter Clarke’s deep understanding of biomechanics, technique, and strategy makes his pickleball coaching a must-watch for any player looking to level up their forehand, movement, and shot selection.