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Event Series: 🏓 Dink & Drive: Beginner Pickleball Series (New Rotation Starts May 30th)

🏓 Dink & Drive: Beginner Pickleball Series

September 12 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

🏓 Dink & Drive: Beginner Pickleball Series

New 8-Week Rotation Begins Saturday, July 18

Whether you’re brand new to pickleball or looking to build confidence before jumping into open play, this series is for you! Attend one class or all eight—each week features a different topic designed to help you become a more comfortable and confident player.

📅 Saturdays | 9:00 AM
💲 $15 Members | $18 Non-Members

🏓 Week 1: Serving & Returning with Confidence

📅 July 18

Learn the fundamentals of a consistent serve and return. Discover how these first two shots set up the entire point and how to immediately put yourself in a better position to win rallies.

Perfect for: Players who want to start points with more consistency and confidence.

🏓 Week 2: The Kitchen Line Advantage

📅 July 25

Learn why the kitchen line is the strongest position on the court and how to get there safely. We’ll cover movement, positioning, and what to do once you arrive.

Perfect for: Players who often get stuck at the baseline or lose points while moving forward.

🏓 Week 3: Dinking Without Fear

📅 August 1

Build confidence in the soft game. Learn proper dink technique, consistency, placement, and how dinking creates offensive opportunities.

Perfect for: Players who avoid dinking or speed the ball up too often.

🏓 Week 4: Winning the Transition Zone

📅 August 8

The transition zone is where many beginners lose points. Learn how to reset the ball, move through “no man’s land,” and get to the kitchen under control.

Perfect for: Players who struggle moving from the baseline to the net.

🏓 Week 5: Playing Better Doubles

📅 August 15

Learn the fundamentals of doubles strategy, partner communication, court positioning, and moving as a team.

Perfect for: Players who aren’t sure where to stand or how to work with a partner.

🏓 Week 6: Attacking the Right Ball

📅 August 22

Not every ball should be attacked. Learn how to recognize attackable balls, when to stay patient, and how to finish points without making unnecessary errors.

Perfect for: Players who either attack too much or hesitate when opportunities arise.

🏓 Week 7: Defending Against Hard Hitters

📅 August 29

Learn how to handle players who drive the ball hard. Practice blocking, resetting, and using smart positioning to stay in the point.

Perfect for: Players who feel overwhelmed by pace.

🏓 Week 8: Putting It All Together

📅 September 12 (Skipping September 5 for Labor Day Weekend)

A fun, coached gameplay session where you’ll apply everything you’ve learned over the previous seven weeks. Receive live coaching on shot selection, positioning, strategy, and confidence during real games.

Perfect for: Players who are ready to transition into open play, mixers, and leagues with confidence.

🌟 Who Is This Series For?

This series is ideal for new and beginner players (approximately 2.0–2.75) who want to:

  • Build confidence on the court
  • Learn proper fundamentals
  • Meet other beginner players
  • Improve before joining open play or leagues
  • Have fun while learning in a supportive environment

Come to one class or all eight—each session stands on its own while building your overall game! 🏓

Register Here: https://pickleandpong.gymmasteronline.com/portal/book/class/195581

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