Pickleball Clinics
Pickleball Clinics
Pickleball 102 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. May 23rd 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Pickleball 102 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. May 23rd 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Pickleball 102 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. May 23rd 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Pickleball 102: Focus: 3rd/4th shot technique/strategy
This course offers valuable pickleball instruction aimed at improving your skills with a focus on:
1) 3rd shot drops and drives
2) Topspin
3) 4th shot pressure
4) Approaching the kitchen
5) Instructor-guided modified games with individual constructive critique
Class Duration: 90 minutes
Recommended for: Intermediate and up, 3.0+
Class Fee: $25
Class Limits: Minimum 3 / Max 8
Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian
Join us for this engaging pickleball training experience!
Pickleball 103 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. May 30th 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Pickleball 102 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. May 23rd 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Pickleball 102 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. May 23rd 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Pickleball 103:
Focus: Serving and baseline skills
This course offers essential pickleball instruction covering:
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 / Max 8
Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian
Join us for this pickleball training session to enhance your skills!
Pickleball 104 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. June 6th 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Pickleball 102 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. May 23rd 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Pickleball 202 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. May 23rd 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Pickleball 104:
Focus: 3rd/4th shot technique / strategy in pickleball instruction
This course covers:
1) 3rd shot drops and drives
2) Topspin
3) 4th shot pressure
4) Approaching the kitchen
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 / Max 8
Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian
Join us for this pickleball training session to enhance your game!
Pickleball 202 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. May 23rd 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Pickleball 202 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. May 23rd 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Pickleball 202 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. May 23rd 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Pickleball 202
Focus: Playing with a partner; dinking
This course offers comprehensive pickleball instruction, covering:
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 / Max 8
Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian
This pickleball training course is designed to enhance your skills while playing with a partner.
Pickleball 203 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. May 30th 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Pickleball 202 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. May 23rd 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Pickleball 203 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. May 30th 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Pickleball 203
Focus: The fast game. Employing pressure and defending against it in the context of pickleball instruction.
This course covers:
1) Defending against “bangers”
2) Learn when to speed up and how to defend effectively during pickleball training.
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 / Max 8
Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian
Pickleball 204 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. June 6th 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Pickleball 202 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. May 23rd 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Pickleball 203 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. May 30th 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
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
This pickleball instruction is designed to enhance your skills through focused pickleball training.
Class Duration: 90 minutes
Class Recommended for: Intermediate, 3.0 - 3.75
Class Fee: $25
Class Limits:
Minimum 3 / Max 8
Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian
Pickleball 205 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. June 13th 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Pickleball 205 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. June 13th 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Pickleball 205 with Darin Kourajian - Sat. June 13th 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Pickleball 205
Focus: Transition zone play and defense
This pickleball instruction 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 /Max 8
Class Instructor: Darin Kourajian
Join us for this engaging pickleball training session to enhance your skills!
Specs and Descriptions for All Clinics Available in 2026.
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Monday morning "Skills and Drills"
The Monday morning "Skills and Drills" are now offered on Monday mornings at 9:30 A.M.
The "Skills and Drills" Clinics are now offered at no cost at Wyomia Tyus Pickleball Courts #13 and #14. These clinics provide excellent pickleball instruction and are sponsored by the Spalding County Pickleball Association. There is no charge for these clinics, no registration, and no commitment required. Players are not required to be a member of the association in order to participate. All are welcome to join in these drills to enhance your pickleball training and improve your skills! Gus Staats and Cyndi Leedy are the facilitators, alongside great volunteer instructors who are here to help develop your game. You're invited to join us—no registration needed.
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