100 level clinics are currently being offered in conjunction with the Spalding County Pickleball Association throughout the year. 

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).  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

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

· Be able to get at least 80% of serves in.

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

· 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 4, maximum of 8 students.

Price:  $25 per person

Length:  90 minutes

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

Pickleball 201

Focus: 3rd/4th/5th shot technique and strategy

This course covers:

1) 3rd shot drops and drives technique and strategy

2) Topspin 

3) 4th shot pressure 

4) Approaching the kitchen/5th shot strategy

5) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique

Pickleball 202

Focus: Playing with a partner; dinking

This course covers:

1) Team positioning, movement and court coverage

2) Communication and court awareness

3) Forehand dominance

4) Offensive and defensive dinking strategies

5) Instructor guided drills/games with individual constructive critique

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

Pickleball 203

Focus: The fast game. Applying pressure and defending against it.

This course covers:

1) Defending against “bangers”

2) Learn when to speed up and how to defend

3) Volleying and “fast hands” drills

4) Applying pressure

5) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique

Pickleball 204

Focus: Serve/return techniques, lobs, and spin

This course covers:

1) Serve and return strategy and placement

2) Introduction to slice and backspin

3) Lobs: executing and defending

4) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique

Pickleball 205

Focus: Transition zone play and defense

This course covers:

1) Resetting from the air and off the bounce

2) Knowing when to advance and retreat

3) Defending smashes

4) Recovering from hitting popups

5) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique