Pickleball Bootcamp for Beginners
Two-Day Clinic
April 5th & 6th
12-2 p.m.
This two-day weekend clinic is for players new to the game of pickleball. This fun-filled, active session will provide participants with multiple resources coupled with on-court experiences to safely learn basic rules, skills, and strategies for playing pickleball. Proper skill mechanics, footwork and balance will be emphasized for greater success and safety during play.
Wear court sneakers and comfortable clothing for active participation. Bring a water bottle and any personal items you may need for your comfort (inhalers, sport braces, towel, etc.). Protective eyewear is recommended but not required for pickleball. Pre-register online as spaces are limited and pre-clinic resources will be sent to all by email prior to the two-day bootcamp. Join in the fun!
Pickleball 201 Clinic
This clinic is for newer players looking to drill and improve their skills. Participants will engage in warm-up activities, review proper footwork to maintain balance, positioning for shots, and share other injury prevention tips. In this clinic, we will build upon basic mechanics for skills, utilizing them in fun-filled, game-like activities. Participants need proper footwear, comfy clothes, water bottles, and safety eyewear is recommended.
March
Wednesdays 12-1:30 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26
Municipal Gym
$40 for all four days
Limited Spots
Pickleball Small Private Group Lessons for 2-4 People
***For Small Group Lessons just one person in the group will register and during registration you will be asked to list participants joining you. Must have at least two people in the group*
Introduction to Pickleball: This activity is for those wishing to get a general overview of the game. Basic safety, rules, and skills needed to begin playing will be covered with some group activity. Participants need to come with proper court sneakers, comfortable clothes, enthusiasm, and lots of questions and smiles are encouraged! Wearing some type of safety glasses is now also recommended for all participants.
Improving Skills for Pickleball: These small group sessions are individualized to meet interests and needs of players. Want to improve your mechanics for basic skills, your offensive strategies and attack skills, defense, third shots or where and how to place dink shots? Prepare for an active session where your stroke mechanics and strategies will be analyzed for efficiency, effectiveness and improved through specific drills, tips, and demonstrations. Participants need proper footwear, comfy clothes, water bottles, and safety eyewear is recommended.
Pickleball Drills for Skills: These action-packed sessions are designed to help improve all basic pickleball skills. Greater consistency equals longer rallies and more fun! Drilling is game-like and up to date strategies are applied for each skill. Challenges are presented to make drills enjoyable and applicable for all participants to enhance their skills. Participants need proper footwear, comfy clothes, water bottles, and safety eyewear is recommended.
90-minute Small Private Group Lessons
(minimum of 2 players, maximum of 4 players)
$24/group
MarchWednesdays
2-3:30 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26
Municipal Gym
1 Plains Road, Moodus