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The Universal Rackets Beginner Pickleball Clinic covers serving and returning, how to keep score and the rules, dinking and controlling the ball. Basic shot techniques and court positioning are taught. The clinic is structured into segments, so each session builds off the previous lesson. It is built to give a student with no prior pickleball experience the skills and confidence to play on their own outside of class.
The Universal Rackets Beginner/Intermediate Pickleball Clinic covers serving, shot techniques, strategy, rules and scoring. Sessions go over how to control the kitchen, touch shots, backhand and forehand drives, and transitioning from offense to defense. Students hone their dinking and block volleying, along with court positioning that sets up their partner for a put-away poach or overhead smash. Plenty of match play is included.
The Universal Rackets Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Pickleball Clinic covers serving, shot techniques, strategy, rules and scoring. Sessions go over how to control the kitchen, touch shots, backhand and forehand drives, and transitioning from offense to defense. Students hone their dinking and block volleying, along with court positioning that sets up their partner for a put-away poach or overhead smash. Plenty of match play is included.
The Universal Rackets Intermediate Plus Pickleball Clinic is for players who have a solid foundation and want to take their game further. It focuses on advanced strategy, repetition of high-level techniques, and specific in-game drills and scenarios. Participants play matches while honing the tactics and skills needed for competitive open play, leagues and tournaments.
The Universal Rackets Junior Pickleball Clinics give junior players a supportive place to build their skills and their love for the game. Sessions focus on development through engaging, high-energy instruction, so players build confidence and improve in a fun, positive setting.
Introduces the fundamentals of pickleball, including the rules, serving, stroke mechanics and basic dinking.
Players should be able to rally at least 8 balls in a row, land 6 out of 10 serves, and hit both down-the-line and cross-court shots. Match play is introduced at this level.
Beginner and advanced beginner, and intermediate and up. Stroke development, strategy and match play through drills, conditioning and competitive games. One hour, ages 18+.
Grip, forehand, backhand, serve and footwork, in a supportive environment built to create a positive first experience with the sport. One hour.
Refines groundstrokes, serve and volleys, and introduces shot selection, court positioning and match strategy. One hour.
Ready Set Rackets! introduces kids ages 2 to 5 to pickleball, padel and tennis through fun, age-appropriate games and activities. Our focus is on building motor skills, coordination and confidence using colorful targets, creative drills and movement. It is a lively, engaging program designed to spark a love for racket sports and make each week something to look forward to. Parent/guardian must accompany children on court. readysetrackets.com
Pickleball
Beginner: new to the game, or under 2.5
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate: 2.5 to 3.4
Intermediate Plus: 3.5 and up
Tennis
Beginner/Advanced Beginner: new to the game, or under 3.0
Intermediate & Up: 3.0 and up
Between two levels? Pick the lower one. Your coach will help make sure you're in the right group.
Email [email protected] or call 484-263-0960 and we will point you to the right program.