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IMPORTANT: In order to participate in any on-court Instruction or clinics, protective eyewear and athletic shoes are required. Paddles and balls will be provided.
Introduction to Pickleball
Introduction to Pickleball has 4 steps and is for people just starting out in this fun and fastest growing sport in America. It includes Intro to Pickleball Virtual Classroom, Intro to Pickleball Part One, Beginner Mentored Play, and Intro to Pickleball Part Two.
Introduction to Pickleball Virtual Classroom
The Virtual Classroom sessions are held virtually and must be viewed in their entirety before attending Intro to Pickleball Part One.
These videos include the following topics:
- Physical demands
- Fitness requirements
- Safety Procedures
- Etiquette
- Rules/Scoring
- Equipment needs
The videos listed below are REQUIRED VIEWING before taking Introduction to Pickleball On-Court Session.
These videos are short, but comprehensive.
These videos should be viewed in the order listed below.
(Click on each link below to view the video)
Pickleball Safety
Pickleball Warmup and Fitness
How To Play Pickleball: Part 1 of 3 – Intro & Definitions
How To Play Pickleball: Part 2 of 3 – Serving & Scoring
How To Play Pickleball: Part 3 of 3 – Rules and Gameplay
Doubles Pickleball – The Basic Overall Strategy
Registration is REQUIRED for the following Intro classes.
Click on the View Instructional Program Schedule button below for registration information.
Introduction to Pickleball Part One
Prerequisite is Virtual Classroom video above. Students will learn the physical demands of the game, as well as balance, footwork, and movement. Through eye-hand coordination drills & paddle drills they will learn paddle & ball interaction. Learning basic serves, ground strokes and dinks will prepare them to play. This class is designed to be repeated to help players become comfortable and safe. Instructors will advise students when they are ready to move on to beginner mentored play.
Beginner Mentored Play
BMP is designed for unrated beginners or players with a PCVG rating of 2.5 or below. BMP is provided for beginners only and is designed to have fun, build confidence, and learn to play pickleball safely. Students will attend 5 BMP sessions. Qualified Mentors will be provided to help the beginner player achieve their goals on the court.
Introduction to Pickleball Part Two
Prerequisite is Intro to PB Part One and referral from BMP mentor. Students will be taught how to practice and drill on their own through a series of drills. Focusing on the strokes learned in On-Court introduction to PB part 1, the students will dink, serve, and hit both forehand and backhand ground strokes. Some students, with advanced skills, may be taught additional strokes. Instructors will advise students when they are ready to move on to Skills Clinics.
