🏓 Dink & Drive: Beginner Pickleball Series
🏓 Dink & Drive: Beginner Pickleball Series
New 8-Week Rotation Begins Saturday, September 19
Ready to feel more confident on the pickleball court? Our Dink & Drive Beginner Series is back with a brand-new 8-week rotation!
Each week focuses on a different skill or strategy to help you become a smarter, more consistent, and more confident player. Come to one class or join us for all eight and build your game week by week.
📅 Saturdays | 9:00 AM
💲 $15 Members | $18 Non-Members
🏓 Week 1: Build a Better Third Shot
📅 September 19
Learn why the third shot is so important and how to choose between a drive and a drop. We’ll work on controlling your shots, giving yourself time to move forward, and starting the point with purpose.
Perfect for: Players who aren’t sure when to drive, drop, or simply keep the ball in play.
🏓 Week 2: Mastering Your Court Position
📅 September 26
Where you stand can make a huge difference! Learn where you should be positioned during different parts of the point, how to move with your partner, and how to avoid leaving open space on the court.
Perfect for: Players who find themselves unsure where to stand or constantly chasing the ball.
🏓 Week 3: The Art of the Reset
📅 October 3
Learn how to slow the game down when you’re under pressure. We’ll practice soft resets from the transition zone and learn how to turn a defensive situation into an opportunity to move forward.
Perfect for: Players who struggle when opponents hit hard or who have trouble getting from the baseline to the kitchen.
🏓 Week 4: Dink Placement & Point Building
📅 October 10
Dinking isn’t just about hitting the ball softly! Learn where to place your dinks, how to move your opponent, and how to use the soft game to create your next opportunity.
Perfect for: Players who want to become more comfortable at the kitchen and learn what to do during longer dink exchanges.
🏓 Week 5: Volley Basics & Kitchen Play
📅 October 17
Build confidence with your volleys and learn how to handle balls at the kitchen line. We’ll cover paddle position, compact swings, reaction time, and how to stay balanced while volleying.
Perfect for: Players who feel uncomfortable when the game speeds up at the kitchen.
🏓 Week 6: Smart Shot Selection
📅 October 24
Learn how to make better decisions instead of simply hitting the ball back. We’ll work on recognizing when to play soft, when to drive, when to attack, and when patience is the better choice.
Perfect for: Players who want to make fewer unforced errors and start playing with more strategy.
🏓 Week 7: Doubles Communication & Teamwork
📅 October 31
Pickleball is a team sport! Learn how to communicate with your partner, decide who takes the ball, move together, cover the court, and avoid those frustrating “I thought you had it!” moments.Perfect for: Players who want to feel more comfortable playing doubles and working as a team.
🏓 Week 8: Beginner Game Lab
📅 November 7
Put your skills into action! This week will focus on coached gameplay where you’ll get real-time feedback on positioning, shot selection, movement, and strategy.
We’ll help you connect the pieces you’ve learned throughout the series so you can take your game into open play, mixers, and beginner leagues with more confidence.
Perfect for: Players who are ready to put their skills to work in real games.
🌟 Who Is This Series For?
This series is designed for new and beginner players, approximately 2.0–2.75, who want to:
🏓 Build stronger pickleball fundamentals
🏓 Become more comfortable and confident during games
🏓 Learn how to play smarter—not just harder
🏓 Improve their doubles skills
🏓 Meet other beginner players
🏓 Prepare for open play, mixers, and leagues
🏓 Have fun while learning in a supportive environment
Come for one class or join us for all eight! Each class stands on its own, so you can jump in at any point, while the full series gives you a well-rounded foundation for your game.
See you on the courts! 🏓