SCPA Pickleball clinics

Clinic dates will be announced when they become available.

100 Series - Beginner Pickleball 

Series Description: New and inexperienced players will participate in fun drills and instructor guided games to learn basic pickleball shots and strategies. Instructors will demonstrate drills that can be done outside of class to enhance skill development. Although all classes are not required, taking them in all in sequence for improves your chances of success.

Class: Pickleball 101

Focus: Intro to Pickleball fundamentals

This course covers:

1) Brief review of scoring and rules

2) Correct ball striking location and proper paddle positioning

3) Basic forehand and backhand strokes

4) Basic gameplay and strategy

5) Instructor guided drills/games with individual constructive critique

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Class Recommended for: Beginners up to 3.0

Class Fee: $25

Class Limits: Minimum 3/Maximum 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian

Class: Pickleball 102

Focus: Playing at the kitchen (Non volley zone)

This course covers:

1) Fundamental dinking technique and footwork

2) Volleying

3) Court positioning and playing with a partner

4) Learning how and when to attack and be offensive

5) Instructor guided drills/games with individual constructive critique

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Class Recommended for: Beginners up to 3.0

Class Fee: $25

Class Limits: Minimum 3/Maximum 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian

Class: Pickleball 103

Focus: Serving and baseline skills

This course covers:

1) Serve and return technique and positioning

2) Third shot drives and drops: technique, form and purpose

3) Approaching the kitchen line properly

4) Instructor guided drills/games with individual constructive critique

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Recommended for: Beginners up to 3.0

Class Fee $25

Class Limits: Minimum 3/Maximum 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian

Class: Pickleball 104

Focus: Defense

This course covers:

1) Blocking at the non-Volley Zone and transition zone

2) Different types of blocks (drop block, punch volley, resets)

3) Court positioning

4) Reading opponent’s intentions

5) Avoiding hitting out balls

6) Instructor guided drills/games with individual constructive critique

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Recommended for: Beginners up to 3.0

Class Fee $25

Class Limits: Minimum 3/Maximum 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian

Pickleball 200 Series

Course Description: Players who enroll in this course will continue to develop the fundamental skills learned in the 100 series (or from previous playing experience). Subsequent sessions are aimed at incorporating skills gained in previous classes. Instructors will demonstrate drills that can be done outside of class to enhance skill development. Although all classes are not required, taking them in all in sequence is the best method for improving.

Students should possess the following skills before enrolling in a 200-level class:

· Be 3.0 or higher skill level

· Be able to keep score

· Know correct court position when serving, returning, and after scoring

· Be able to get at least 80% of serves in.

· Be able to maintain a 5-6 shot rally with regularity

· Be able to keep at least 50% of third shots in play

· Have a basic understanding of the fundamentals covered in the 100 series including dinking, volleying, third shots, serving, and returning  

Pickleball 201

Focus: 3rd/4th/5th shot technique and strategy

This course covers:

1) 3rd shot drops and drives technique and strategy

2) Topspin 

3) 4th shot pressure 

4) Approaching the kitchen/5th shot strategy

5) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Class Recommended for: Intermediate and up, 3.0+ 

Class Fee $25 

Class Limits: Minimum 3/Maximum 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian 

Pickleball 202

Focus: Playing with a partner; dinking

This course covers:

1) Team positioning, movement and court coverage

2) Communication and court awareness

3) Forehand dominance

4) Offensive and defensive dinking strategies

5) Instructor guided drills/games with individual constructive critique

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Class Recommended for: Intermediate, 3.0 - 3.75

Class Fee $25

Class Limits: Minimum 3/Maximum 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian

Pickleball 203

Focus: The fast game. Employing pressure and defending against it.

This course covers:

1) Defending against “bangers”

2) Learn when to speed up and how to defend

3) Volleying and “fast hands” drills

4) Applying pressure

5) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Class Recommended for: Intermediate, 3.0 - 3.75

Class Fee $25

Class Limits: Minimum 3/Maximum 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian

Pickleball 204

Focus: Serve/return techniques, lobs, and spin

This course covers:

1) Serve and return strategy and placement

2) Introduction to slice and backspin

3) Lobs: executing and defending

4) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Class Recommended for: Intermediate, 3.0 - 3.75

Class Fee $25

Class Limits: Minimum 3/Maximum 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian

Pickleball 205

Focus: Transition zone play and defense

This course covers:

1) Resetting from the air and off the bounce

2) Knowing when to advance and retreat

3) Defending smashes

4) Recovering from hitting popups

5) Instructor guided modified games with individual constructive critique

Class Duration: 90 minutes

Class Recommended for: Intermediate, 3.0 - 3.75

Class Fee $25

Class Limits: Minimum 3/Maximum 8

Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian

Private Lessons

If you want to learn aspects of pickleball on a smaller student-instructor ratio, then private lessons are for you. 

Private lessons are catered to your needs and can be used to better understand a strategy, shot, or skill.

To find further information on classes and private lessons from SCPA sponsored instructors, please click below.