April 01 - August 31, 2024
Pickleball: Beginner Clinic (18+ yrs) S/S24
Parker Fieldhouse • 18700 E Plaza Dr Parker, CO 80134 Organized by Parker Parks and Recreation
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Description
Pickleball: Beginner Clinic The Pickleball Beginner Clinic teaches the basics, emphasizing doubles play. This introduction to pickleball covers basic game overview, court layout, rules, and technique. Experience a blend of skill drills, coached play, and strategic guidance, sharpening your offensive control in shots, positioning, and scoring.Level of Instruction: Beginners – Adults
Skills/Fundamentals Learned: Participants will learn• Types of shots and how to hit them (ground strokes, volley, lob, serves)• Position concepts (serving position, receiving position)• Progression of play (serving, receiving, non-volley zone (NVZ) – “Kitchen”)• Scoring (accumulating points “Me – You – Who”, sideout)• Coached play (game situations, playing points, court position, shot selection)
Using the USAPA (USA Pickleball Association) Rating System, the student will complete this clinic with at least a 2.0 skill rating. • Understands fundamental rules • Can sustain short rallies • Can hit basic forehand, backhand, volley, and can serve • Understands basic court position
Instructor: Archie Aquino has played tennis for several years rising to a 5.0 level tennis player. Using her tennis skills, she transitioned to pickleball and is recognized as an advanced player in the Parker Pickleball program, where she now serves as one of two pickleball instructors for the Parker Parks and Recreation Department. She is also a certified pickleball instructor through the USAPA. Along with English, Archie speaks German and Tagalog/Filipino.
Please contact Alfredo Negrin at anegrin@parkeronline.org with any questions or concerns.
• Equipment: All equipment will be supplied. Please wear tennis shoes, athletic clothing and bring water.
• Skip Dates: N/A
Activity
Pickleball: Beginner Clinic (18+ yrs) S/S24 #48203
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When
April 01 - August 31, 2024
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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Age and Gender
Ages 18-255 · Co-Ed