Beginner Pickleball Camp
Beginner Pickleball Camp
Discover Pickleball with Confidence in Our 2–Day Beginner Camp
Are you new to pickleball and looking for a welcoming place to start? Our beginner camps are perfect for players at skill levels 2.0 –2.9, offering a supportive and encouraging environment to help you feel at ease on the court.
You'll learn the fundamentals of the game while building a strong foundation for your skills. From there, we’ll focus on the key strokes that every pickleball player needs: serves, returns, third shot drops, volleys, dinks, and drives. For each stroke, we’ll break down the purpose and technique, followed by drills and games to help you put what you’ve learned into action.
This camp is ideal if you’ve got a basic understanding of the game and are eager to improve. Whether you’re working to sharpen your technique or want to feel more confident during matches, our beginner camp will help you take the next step in your pickleball journey.
Date and location
- Milpitas
- Starts: 11/23/24
- Ends 11/24/24
What this camp will cover
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- Round robin tournament
Structure and schedule
- Demonstration of skills
- Analysis of the participants through drills
- Participants play semi-competitive games reinforcing the new skill
- Rotations allow participants to play different people
Additional details
- To ensure your comfort during camp, we announce water breaks every 30 minutes and bathroom breaks every hour.
- Feel free to take additional breaks whenever you're thirsty. It is recommended to bring a refillable water bottle and sunscreen if playing outdoors.
- For outdoor camps, chairs are optional and can be used during instructional segments or breaks.
- Please note that meals are not included in the camp fee; we'll email lunch options to registrants before the camp begins.
Cancellation policy
- 7 or More Days Before Camp: Canceling your enrollment at least seven days before the camp's start date entitles you to a 90% refund or a 100% credit toward a future camp.
- Within 5 Days of Camp Start: If you cancel within six days of the camp's start date due to travel issues, personal matters, illness, or other reasons, you will receive either a 50% refund.
- Unforseen circumstances: Should a camp be postponed due to unforeseen events, your full credit will be retained until the camp is rescheduled within 12 months. If you're unable to attend the new date, a full refund will be provided.
Additional bonuses
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- Best for beginners who already know how to score, but have a hard time keeping a consistent rally
Schedule (Duration: 4 hrs)
This isn't a cold introduction. Within 5 minutes, you'll know everyone's names, where they play, and what they're working on. You'll exchange phone numbers right away, because connections matter.
Dynamic warm-up designed specifically for 50+ players
Focus: The two shots that set up every point
Progressive Serving Technique:
- Flat, low-aggressive serve
- Slice serve with movement
- Topspin serve for depth
- Principles: In, deep, and toward the non-dominant side
- Serving Contest with targets, competitive and purposeful
Return Drill: Getting to net in one shot with proper balance, paddle positioning, and transition read
Focus: The shot that defines your rating
- Third Shot Drop mechanics with target practice
- Understanding when to drop vs. when to drive at the intermediate level
- Decision-making framework: reading the return before you swing
Focus: Taking control at the net
High Volley Attack:
- Drill forehand and backhand volleys repeatedly at game pace
- Learn to put away high balls with confidence and consistency
Low Volleys & Touch: The Golden Circle method
- Keep balls low, eliminate pop-ups that cost points
- Half-volley control back into the kitchen
Transition Volleys: Low to high sequences
- Half-volley, kill shot patterns
- The crossing drill that prevents "cement feet" under pressure
Focus: Controlling the point from the NVZ
- Straight-on and diagonal dinking with directional intent
- Moving opponents and creating openings
Games:
- Longest Rally Challenge
- Dink placement contest, precision under competitive pressure
Advanced techniques:
- Adding spin and variety to disrupt opponents
- Recognizing the attackable ball and pulling the trigger
Focus: Executing under game pressure
- Coach feeds aggressive balls at net players at game speed
- Customized intensity based on skill level
- Practice volley technique under real competitive pressure
- Build reaction speed, composure, and confidence at the kitchen
Focus: Weapons that win points at the intermediate level
- Offensive vs. Defensive lobs, reading the situation and committing
- Reset shots: Neutralizing fast balls and regaining control of the rally
- Roll and Flick: Adding deception and pace variation
Focus: Putting it all together under pressure
- Games to 7 points, rotating partners
Coach feedback on:
- Shot selection and decision-making
- Court positioning and movement
- Point construction and pattern recognition
- Real-time corrections and strategic adjustments
- SWOT Message: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
- Drill assignments for continued improvement
- Community access and next steps
- Group photo + exchange of final contacts
