Hopkins Community Education

Pickleball is all the rage and this 5 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")

This 5-class series is perfect for players who admittedly are getting really into it. Half of each class will include intermediate drills and strategy and the other half will include live coaching during in-course matches. Participants in this class should have a solid understanding of rules and scoring and at least a year of pickleball playing experience. You will explore: Quick rallies Lob shots and lob defense Punch volleys and block volleys Drop shots to specific zones of the court Court awareness Playing to your opponent's weaknesses and more!