Objectives

Understand the basic rules, court layout, and equipment.

Content

• Overview of pickleball rules and scoring

• Court dimensions and layout

• Basic equipment: paddles and balls

• Safety tips and etiquette

Activity

Demonstration of how to serve, rally, and score.

Objectives

Develop fundamental forehand and backhand strokes.

Content:

• Proper grip and stance

• Forehand and backhand swing mechanics

• Drills to practice each stroke

Activity

Partner drills to practice forehand and backhand shots.

Objectives

Master different serving techniques and understand their strategic use.

Content

• Legal serving rules

• Underhand serves

• Placement and depth control

Activity

Serving drills with focus on accuracy and consistency.

Objectives

Improve volley skills and net play strategies.

Content:

• Volley technique and positioning

• Reflex training for quick reactions

• Strategies for net play and poaching

Activity

Volley drills and net play exercises.

Objectives

Develop skills for effective dinking.

Content:

• Technique for soft, controlled shots

• Dinking strategies and when to use them

• Dinking drills and games

Activity

Partner dinking drills with focus on control and placement.

Objectives: Learn and practice the third shot drop.

Content:

• Importance of the third shot drop in rally control

• Technique and execution of the shot

• Timing and positioning

Activity

Third shot drop drills and game simulations.

Objectives

Improve footwork and overall court movement.

Content

• Basic footwork patterns and agility

• Movement strategies for effective positioning

• Drills to enhance speed and coordination

Activity

Footwork drills and movement exercises.

Objectives: Master advanced strokes and spin shots.

Content:

• Technique for overhead smashes

• Introduction to spin shots (topspin and slice)

• When and how to use advanced strokes

Activity

Practice advanced strokes and spin shots in drills.

Objectives

Develop effective doubles strategies and communication.

Content

• Positioning and formations in doubles play

• Effective communication and teamwork

• Common doubles strategies

Activity

Doubles drills focusing on positioning and communication.

Objectives

Apply tactical strategies in match play.

Content:

• Understanding opponents’ weaknesses and strengths

• Developing a game plan and adjusting tactics

• Situational drills and strategy implementation

Activity

Practice matches with a focus on applying tactics.

Objectives

Enhance mental toughness and match readiness.

Content

Techniques for maintaining focus and managing emotions

Pre-match, in-match, and post-match routines

Breaking down mental barriers

Activity

Mental game exercises and match simulation.

Objectives

Review progress and set future goals.

Content

• Review of key skills and concepts from previous lessons

• Individual performance evaluation and feedback

• Setting personal goals and creating a practice plan

Activity

Assessment games, feedback session, and goal setting.