Beginner Pickleball Lesson Del Cerro Tennis Club. with Coach Deanna McDonald Lessons are limited to four players so Deanna can give specialized attention. Plan on two full hours. The first hour will be instruction, then an hour is devoted to practicing. The fee is $100 to be shared by the players; i.e. $25.00 cash each. Check-in is 9:00 AM. Play is from 9:15 to 11:15 AM. Beginner lesson: For the player who has taken the introductory lesson and/or has learned the basic rules of the game. This player is developing hand-eye coordination and the ability to make contact with the ball.