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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Pickleball Lessons at Rideout Park - Beginner Pickleball lessons (M)
Our 4 week- Beginner Pickleball Lessons focus on the fundamentals of the game, including basic strokes (forehand, backhand, and serving), court positioning, and key rules. Players will learn proper techniques for dinking, serving, and returning, with an emphasis on consistency and control. Through fun drills and guided practice, beginners will build confidence and develop essential skills for game play. No prior experience is necessary, just bring a positive attitude and a desire to learn!
Beginners Pickleball:
Lesson Breakdown and Progression
-How to hold the paddle correctly, different grips and why
-Understanding the paddle face and ball feel (sensation)
Mechanics and Hitting
-Practicing basic soft hits and control
-Learning serve techniques
-Basic shot selections for newbies
Court Rules and Positioning
-Where to stand during serves and returns
-Introduction to the NVZ (non-volley zone, i.e. "The Kitchen")
-Basis Scoring and rules overview
Partner Play and Strategy
-how to move and communicate with a partner
-simple rally tactics and keeping the ball in play
Intermediate Pickleball:
Review and Warm-up
-check paddle grip and basic swing form
-hit soft dinks and deep drops to warm-up
Footwork and Movement
-Learn split-steps to stop fast before hitting
-move smoothly to the NVZ line
Shot Selection
-Learn 3rd shot drop
-Practice deep serves (and different types of serves)
-Drills for driving, lobs, blocks, and drops
Court Awareness and Play
-Practice covering open spaces with doubles partner
-Learn the "stacking" method
-play practice points to use new skills in real games
Coached Round Robin:
-Skill Building Drills: Focused warm-up and technical reps led by the pro to target specific strokes or positional awareness
-Rotational Match Play: Organized live round-robin games where participants rotate partners and opponents across the courts
-On-court Coaching: Real-time tactical feedback, positioning tips, and strategy adjustments provided by the pro during active game play
-Demo paddles available for all lessons. Court shoes required
Hit with a pro instructor: Schedule a 1hr session designed for tactics and techniques you specifically want to work on. Email: jdurant@concordma.gov
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