Hopkins Community Education

Pickleball is all the rage and this 4 class series is intended for individuals who are interested in exploring this fast growing and exciting sport for all ages. The course will cater to all levels of athleticism and sports background with the goal of learning the rules & scoring, developing the basic skills, and understanding how to navigate opportunities to find other players of similar experience and skill level. Most importantly, you will not be intimidated or overwhelmed and you will have fun! You will learn: Strategies for avoiding injury Grip and paddle control techniques Etiquette Scoring and rules Basic skills including serve/return, ground strokes, the “soft” shot (also called “the dink")

It’s Never Too Late to Improve Your Body and Your Life! Gain Without Pain If you have had a joint replacement, or have a disability, if you walk with a cane, are a Senior, are overweight, a Couch Potato, or for any other reason, hesitate to exercise, this class is for you. Gain strength, balance, stamina, and body awareness in a fun, non-judgmental environment. Not aerobic nor fast-faced, no floor work. You will learn effective breathing and relaxation techniques, gentle flowing and stretching movements, as well as some simple self-acupressure. Most movements can be done sitting or standing. Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes.

Learn how to reduce lifted/dead dinks and how to be more aggressive at the Kitchen line. Dinking with intent and purpose to make your opponents uncomfortable

Play a few games and receive your provisional DURP skills rating from a DUPR Certified Coach. DUPR ratings are used for joining leagues and tournaments or just to know your current skill level. There is an additional opportunity for ongoing virtual coaching feedback that includes game element breakdowns and improvement suggestions for 18 on and off paddle skills sets, powered the My DUPR Coach app.(Not mandatory).

Learn the mechanics of a consistent and effective serve and return of serve to give yourself the advantage to win the point.

Begin your day out-of-doors with this gentle yoga class.How lovely to stretch and strengthen in the open air. Yoga poses, breath practice and relaxation will be included in this special class. All are welcome! *Students must bring their own yoga mat to practice on

Chair Yoga is a gentle practice in which yoga stretches and poses are done while seated and /or with the aid of the chair allowing students to improve flexibility, balance and strength in a safe and supported way. Breath practice and meditation are also taught to relax body and mind and soothe the central nervous system. All are welcome! *Students must bring their own yoga mat to practice on

Learn and add the lob shot to your game plan and when to use the lob on offense and defense to gain positioning advantage on your opponents.

Drop shots and transitioning: Learn how and when to implement drop shot and transitioning to the net from a defensive to an offensive position to gain advantage and win the point.