Learn to Play: Pickleball Foundations

Session Length: 1.5 hours

Level: First-time & beginner players

Goal: Build confidence and competence through hands-on instruction and guided gameplay.

Step onto the court with confidence in RT.12’s Learn to Play clinic—a welcoming, skill-building session designed for new players. Led by certified coaches, this 90-minute experience introduces the rules, strokes, and strategies that form the backbone of pickleball. Each skill is broken down with clear instruction, followed by drills and games to help you apply what you’ve learned in real-time.

What You’ll Learn:

📘 Rules & Scoring: Understand how to keep score, rotate, and follow essential game rules.

🎯 Serve & Return: Learn grip, positioning, placement, technique, and strategic purpose.

🧠 Dinking: Explore technique, movement, and communication at the kitchen line.

🔄 Transition Play: Practice 3rd shot drops and drives to move from baseline to NVZ.

🏓 Court Basics: Learn where to stand, how to move, and how to anticipate play.

🧪 Drills & Games: Reinforce each skill through structured, beginner-friendly gameplay.

🎒 Equipment Overview: Get familiar with paddles, balls, and court setup.

💪 Confidence Building: Prepare to join open play sessions with ease and enjoyment.

Details:

• Minimum of 3 participants required to run the clinic.
• All equipment provided. Wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing.
• Check in at the front desk upon arrival.