Pickleball 200 Series

Course Description:  Players who enroll in this course are ready to start developing the fundamental skills learned in the 100 series (or from previous playing experience).  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.

200 Level classes are often filled with many "wow" moments were things start to click and the game becomes more fun.  Defense is key as it is in most sports, but learning to attack and take control of the court will help build the confidence you need to win.  The 200 series provides both.

 Students should possess the following skills before enrolling in a 200 level class:

· Be approximately 3.0-3.5 skill level

· Be able to keep score

· Know correct court position when serving, returning, and after scoring

· Be able to get at least 70% of serves in.

· Be able to maintain a 5-6 shot rally with some regularity

· Be able to keep at least 50% of third shots in play

· Have a basic understanding of the fundamentals covered in the 100 series including dinking, volleying, third shots, serving, and returning

During the previous classes (or previous playing experience) you have learned how to hit a serve, return, dink shot, drop shot, block and reset.  The 200 series classes will help you determine how and when to hit those shots during your games, as well as continuing to hone these skills as you improve.

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.

Pickleball 201

Focus:  Game strategy and playing with a partner

1) Team positioning and “respecting the X”

2) Serve and return strategy and placement

3) Forehand dominance

4) Moving as a team

5) Court awareness

6) Communication

7) Sportsmanship

Pickleball 202

Focus:  Dinking and volleying

1)  Dinking form and how to dink with purpose

2)  Learning and performing different types of dinks (cross court, middle, push, cut, etc)

3)  Volleying and “fast hands” drills

4)  Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique

Pickleball 203

Focus:  Creating scoring opportunities and defending against pressure

Utilizing many of the skills learned in class 202, you and your partner will enjoy increased success with these new tools.

1)  Defending against “bangers”

2) Dinking strategies to create popups

3) Shake and bake

4) Drive versus drop strategy

5) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique

***Bonus tip*** :  setting up an Ernie (and, of course, defending one)

Pickleball 204

Focus:  Shot placement, spin, and efficient gameplay

Knowing how and when to use positioning and a little deception will earn you more points with these techniques.

1) Lobs: executing and defending

2) Introduction to slice and backspin

3) Hitting to zones for offensive and defensive reasons

4) Reading opponents’ intentions by their body and paddle positions

5) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique