PICKLEBALL LESSONS AND COURT RENTALS IN PLEASANTON
Join us and discover the excitement of Pickleball, the sport that’s sweeping the nation with its dynamic, fun-filled gameplay!
Pickleball is tons of fun to learn and provides great exercise! Players of all ages, athletic backgrounds, and abilities are encouraged to try this fun and social blend of tennis and ping pong.
COURT RENTALS AT THE TENNIS PARK
Call us at 925-931-3449 to reserve a court
Adult Pickleball Lesson Descriptions
Pickleball lessons are the perfect way to get started with the sport or take your game to the next level. We use a combination of drills, games and point play activity to ensure fun while learning.
New Learners & Beginners (0 to 1.5 rating)
Students learn scoring, strokework and footwork fundamentals in preparation for doubles play. Pickleball safety, court etiquette, and sport-specific vocabulary are developed.
Learning Objectives
- Understanding scoring and positioning prior to the start of a point
- Developing a consistent serve
- Developing a neutral grip that allow for ease of both forehand and backhand shotmaking
- Maintaining a dink rally
- Ball tracking and moving safely on court
Advanced Beginner (2.0 or 2.5 rating)
Matchplay strategy and developing strokework/footwork consistency are points of emphasis. At this level, students should be comfortable rallying from the non-volley zone, serving and familiar with basic matchplay positioning and scoring.
Learning Objectives
- Moving to and controlling the kitchen
- Developing a deep serve
- Developing overhead swings
- Maintaining a rally from the baseline
- Learning an economy of footwork at the non-volley zone line
Intermediate (3.0 or 3.5 rating)
Higher-level shot-making and court-positioning are explored. Students at this level are relatively consistent rallyers from all positions on the court and look to take the next step forward through refining multiple stroke and positioning options. Students at this level should exhibit sufficient shot control in order to attack opponents’ weaknesses.
Learning Objectives
- Improve footwork/positioning in relation to your partner & Introduction to ‘stacking’
- Development of serve options (deep/short/down-the-middle/out-wide)
- Topspin/backspin development as it relates to shot placement/selection
- Developing rally ‘reset’ and rally ‘speed-up’ options
- Improving execution of ‘third shot drops’ and ‘third shot drives’
