Course Description:  Players who enroll in this course will participate in fun drills and instructor guided games in order to learn the basic pickleball shots and strategies.  Subsequent sessions are aimed at incorporating skills gained in previous classes.   I will demonstrate drills that can be done outside of class to enhance skill development.  Although all classes are not required, taking them in all in sequence is the best method for improving.  The goal of this series is to help you build strong fundamentals based on proper technique. 

100 level participants are generally new to the game and/or have minimal sports experience.  Techniques are basic and there are no prerequisites for participation.  We all start somewhere, right!

All classes have a minimum of 3, maximum of 8 students.

Price:  $30 per person

Length:  90 minutes

Please bring water and wear athletic shoes.  Paddles are provided if needed.

Class:  Pickleball 101

Here we will start building the basic skills needed to enjoy and thrive in pickleball.

 Class 101 includes:

1) Brief review of scoring, correct court positioning and rules

2) Learn and practice the correct ball striking location as well as  proper paddle position

3) Proper techniques of serves and returns

4) Introduction to basic dinking technique

5) Basic forehand and backhand strokes

6) Instructor guided games with individual constructive critique

Class: Pickleball 102

Focus:  playing at the kitchen (Non volley zone).

Class 102 includes:

1) Dinking technique and footwork.

2) Volleying

3) Court positioning and playing with a partner

4) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique

Class: Pickleball 103

Focus:  Developing 3rd shot techniques.  "The most important shot in pickleball" deserves it own class.

Class 103 includes:

1) Drop Shot (third shot drop) technique, form and purpose

2) Third Shot Drives

3) Approaching the kitchen line properly

4) Defending the 3rd shot:  Ball control drills designed for keeping opponents at the baseline

5) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique

Class: Pickleball 104

Focus:  Defense

Class 104 includes:

1) Blocking at the Non-Volley Zone and transition zone

2) Different types of blocks (drop block, punch volley, resets)

3) Court positioning

4) Reading opponent’s intentions

5) Avoiding hitting out balls

6) Drills and modified games to practice defensive skills