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Want to put the busy work day behind you or just simply work on your game? Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These evening clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players for an 1 1/2 hours of focused skill-building and game play.
Elevate your game—right on the court, right in the moment.
This dynamic, on-court coaching clinic is designed for players who want actionable feedback as they play. Instead of stopping for long lectures or drills, participants receive immediate guidance during real points, rallies, and game scenarios. Our coaches observe your positioning, shot selection, footwork, and strategy in real time, offering quick corrections and tactical insights that you can implement instantly.
Through live point play, situational coaching, and personalized instruction, players learn how to:
Improve court positioning and anticipate opponents’ shots
Make smarter decisions under pressure
Use more effective shot selections (dinks, drops, drives, resets)
Communicate and coordinate better with partners
Reduce unforced errors through efficient movement and paddle preparation
This clinic is perfect for players who learn best by doing and want to accelerate their progress with practical, in-the-moment adjustments. Whether you’re preparing for tournament play or looking to break through to the next skill level, our real-time coaching approach delivers fast, lasting improvement.
Format: Live game play + immediate feedback Small group environment for personalized attention
Ideal For: Players of all levels who want answers to the question "what am I doing wrong"
Description: This clinic is designed for developing players who are ready to elevate their game from solid recreational play (3.0) to the more consistent, strategic level of 3.5. Participants will focus on building reliable shot mechanics, improving court awareness, and learning higher-level tactics that create opportunities rather than simply reacting to the ball. Through targeted drills, coached gameplay, and individualized feedback, players will gain the skills and confidence needed to compete effectively at the 3.5 level.
What You’ll Learn:
Consistency & Control: Improve accuracy on dinks, volleys, drops, and groundstrokes.
Third-Shot Development: Learn when and how to use drop shots, drives, and transition footwork.
Net Play & Kitchen Strategy: Master soft game principles, reset balls, and pressure your opponents.
Serve & Return Upgrades: Add depth, placement, and purposeful patterns to your first two shots.
Tactical Decision-Making: Understand smart shot selection, positioning, and team communication.
Matchplay Confidence: Apply new skills during coached games with real-time corrections.
Who Should Attend: Players who:
Know the basic rules and scoring
Can maintain medium-paced rallies
Are ready to improve consistency and introduce more advanced strategy
Want to prepare for competitive recreational or tournament play
Outcome: By the end of this clinic, players will show increased consistency in their strokes, smarter shot selection, improved movement through the transition zone, and a more composed, strategic presence on the court—key characteristics of a strong 3.5 player.
Level: Beginner–Early Intermediate
Ready to jump into the fastest-growing sport in the country? Our Essentials for Pickleball Clinic is designed to give new and developing players the core skills and confidence they need to start playing right away.
In this fun, supportive session, players will learn the fundamental techniques, court movement, and game strategies that form the foundation of solid pickleball play. Through guided drills and live-play scenarios, you’ll build good habits, improve consistency, and understand how to play smarter—without feeling overwhelmed.
Proper grip, ready position, and footwork basics
Consistent serving and returning techniques
Dinking, volleys, and controlled shot selection
Kitchen rules and court positioning
How to build a rally and play high-percentage shots
Intro to scoring, rotations, and match flow
Perfect For: New players, casual recreation players, or anyone looking to sharpen their early pickleball fundamentals.
Join us and develop the essential tools to enjoy the game, play with confidence, and continue growing your skills!
Level: Beginner–Intermediate | Format: Coaching + Guided Play
Take your pickleball game to the next level with our dynamic Coached Skills & Round Robin Clinic, designed for players who want focused instruction and plenty of fun, competitive gameplay.
Targeted Skills Coaching Participants receive hands-on instruction from an experienced pickleball coach covering essential techniques such as:
Consistent and controlled dinking
Third-shot drops and drives
Volleys and net positioning
Serve and return accuracy
Footwork, court awareness, and doubles strategy
Guided Drills With Feedback Each skill segment includes structured drills where players practice at a comfortable pace while receiving real-time corrections and tips.
Round Robin Play Put your new skills into action! The clinic wraps up with a fun, organized round robin. Players rotate partners and opponents, gaining experience in a variety of game situations. Coaches observe play, offer strategic advice, and help players think through point construction and teamwork.
Players who know basic rules and want to improve technique
Newer players hoping to gain confidence before joining leagues
Intermediate players looking to sharpen consistency and strategy
Anyone wanting a coached environment that still includes real gameplay
✔ Perfect blend of instruction and live play ✔ Supportive, positive coaching style ✔ Great way to meet other players at your level ✔ You’ll leave with specific takeaways you can use immediately in your matches
Thank You to our sponsors:
Lake Norman Pickleball Association9815 Sam Furr Rd.Suite J-101Huntersville, NC 28078
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