08/08/2026
Four hours on the court with 13 students this afternoon, including 5 returning players and 8 new beginners. We even had a mother and son learning together.
As usual, we started with the fundamentals: court and paddle familiarization, proper grip and grip pressure, ready position, and basic footwork.
The focus for this session was the third-shot drop, transition zone, and basic game strategy. We drilled the mechanics of the third-shot drop, then worked on how to use the shot to move forward from the baseline toward the kitchen. We used the traffic light system as a simple guide for deciding when to advance, when to slow down, and when to stay put.
After the drills, we moved into guided gameplay. This gave everyone a chance to apply what they learned while working on basic court positioning, scoring, and doubles strategies.
One thing that stood out today was the progress of the returning students. Compared with their earlier sessions, they were beginning to choose softer, more controlled shots, especially around the kitchen. That change in shot selection is an important step from simply hitting the ball to actually learning how to play pickleball.
Four hours is a long session, but seeing that kind of improvement makes it worthwhile.
If youβre a beginner and want to learn pickleball progressively, join us in the next group coaching session. Come learn the fundamentals, practice the right mechanics, and gradually build confidence through guided gameplay.
Check out the upcoming sessions:
Session Focus: Forehand & Backhand Ground Strokes
β° Wed, Aug 12 7:00 PM
π D**k and smash
RSVP: https://reclub.co/m/M09NOK
Session Focus: Footwork, Balance, and Contact Foundations
β° Sat, Aug 15 8:00 AM
π The Pickler Pod
RSVP: https://reclub.co/m/DB86XF
Session Focus: Serve, Return, and First-Three Shot Positioning
β° Wed, Aug 19 7:00 PM
π D**k and smash
RSVP: https://reclub.co/m/30K50D
Session Focus: Volleys, Blocks, and Kitchen Line Defense
β° Wed, Aug 26 7:00 PM
π D**k and smash
RSVP: https://reclub.co/m/JCYIIE
August 29: D**king and Kitchen Control
β° Sat, Aug 29 8:00 AM
π The Pickler Pod
RSVP: https://reclub.co/m/8JAR3W
Full schedule and booking details is via Reclub. Use code: AV3L to join.
