Pickleball with Kim Evans and Thea Froehling

Beginners will learn the rules and fundamentals of the game which include positioning on the court, paddle grip, scoring, serve, return of serve, and the difference between a hard and soft game. They will also learn tactics and techniques to play the game. We will play a game putting these new skill sets together and have fun.

Advanced beginners will learn to improve their playing skills. They will learn how to start a point effectively, develop their 3rd shot drop or drive, practice their dinking skills, learn positioning on the court, and learn the hard and soft game. We will break down the skills needed at this level to make sure the player is mastering the basics before advancing to the next level. We will test these skills while playing a game.

Intermediate players will learn how to start the point effectively, learn how to get out of trouble using defensive skills, learn ways to apply pressure by developing offensive skills, practice their net game, 3rd shot development, and tactics to starting, building, and finishing a point. We will test these skills while playing a game.

Advanced players will practice dinking drills, offensive & defensive lobs, focus on being more strategic at the net, learn when to speed up the game, practice resets and block shots. We will drill in the transition zone to move to the NVZ line. Fun drills to practice how to finish and win a game. Players at this level will have an opportunity to play their game.