Intermediate pickleball camp at Ace Pickleball Club

Intermediate pickleball camp at Ace Pickleball Club
This 4-hour camp is all about improving your technique, developing smarter strategies, and learning how to apply your skills in real match situations.
This camp is for 3.0–3.5 rated players.
We’ll focus on:
- Building consistency and better shot execution
- Improving court positioning and strategy
- Developing smarter shot selection
- Putting your skills into practice through structured drills and gameplay
Spots are limited to only 8 players to allow for effective high quality coaching—learn more and sign up by clicking Register!
Additional bonuses
- Bonus #1: The Perfect Guide to Acing Pickleball eBook ($47 value)
- Bonus #2: Obsessed Pickleballers Lifetime Community Membership ($360/year value)
- Bonus #3: Surprise revealed at the end of the clinic
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
