Play! Pickle Mastery Program (20 Hours)
The Play! Pickle Mastery Program is our complete, skill-based pathway for adults who want to play pickleball with confidence. You’ll begin with 2 Fundamentals Courses to lock in the essentials, then choose any of the 3 Skill Courses in any order, so you can train around your schedule and focus on the areas you want most
What makes this program different
A real progression — fundamentals first, then targeted skill courses
Flexible pathway — after Fundamentals 1 & 2, take the remaining courses in any order
Skills-first coaching — each course has a clear focus, not “just playing games”
Match-ready outcomes — learn patterns that actually show up in doubles play
Program structure
20 hours total (5 courses)
4 hours per course (2 classes, 2 hours each)
Group coaching of up to 6 pax
After completing Fundamentals 1 + 2, you may join the remaining Skill Courses in any order
The 5 Courses
Fundamentals (take these first)
(1) Fundamentals 1: Starter Skills
(2) Fundamentals 2: Doubles Foundations
Skill Courses (choose any order after Fundamentals)
(3) Kitchen Control: Dinks & Drops
(4) Volley & Defense: Blocks, Resets & Counters
(5) Serve & Return: Pressure Patterns
Who it’s for
Beginners who want a structured start (not a one-off trial class)
Improvers who can rally, but want to win more points and make better decisions
Players who want flexible training without losing progression
Recognition
Complete all 20 hours and earn your Play! Pickle Mastery Graduate digital certificate - your marker that you’ve put in the work and built a full foundation across the key skills.
Terms & Conditions
No make-up classes for missed sessions
You may pass your slot to a friend/partner for a missed class (inform us in advance)
No transfer of classes/credits to other dates, courses, or programmes beyond the one-time replacement for that session
Non-refundable
Fundamentals 1: Starter Skills (4 Hours • 2 Classes)
Outcome: You can rally, serve and return consistently, and play basic doubles points without feeling lost.
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Build the base you need to rally, keep the ball in play, and feel comfortable on court.
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Grip, stance & ready position (how to set up for success)
Contact and control: keeping the ball low, consistent, and in-bounds
Forehand fundamentals: swing path, spacing, directional control
Backhand fundamentals: stability, timing, and simple corrections
Footwork basics: split step, moving to the ball, recovery position
Mini-rallies & coach-guided games (so skills translate into play)
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Serve fundamentals: legality, rhythm, placement and consistency
Return fundamentals: depth, recovery, and how to neutralise the point early
Baseline decision-making: when to keep it safe vs when to apply pressure
Intro to doubles positioning: where to stand, how to move with a partner
Simple communication cues: “mine/yours”, middle ball awareness
Guided doubles points with live feedback
Fundamentals 2: Doubles Foundations (4 Hours • 2 Classes)
Outcome: You understand doubles structure, can handle kitchen rules, and know how to move forward with a plan.
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Learn the “shape” of pickleball doubles—movement, positioning, and how to play the kitchen rules confidently.
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Kitchen (NVZ) rules made simple: what you can/can’t do and why it matters
Dink fundamentals: touch, height, arc, and keeping the ball unattackable
Cross-court dinking patterns: consistency first, then direction changes
Moving to the kitchen safely: timing and spacing with your partner
Reset concept (intro): how to slow the point down under pressure
Guided kitchen games (structured, beginner-friendly)
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Serve/return routines for doubles: roles and positioning after each shot
The third shot concept: drop vs drive (how to choose without overthinking)
Transition zone basics: staying balanced and avoiding panic swings
Net play fundamentals: blocks vs punches (intro)
Doubles movement: “move together”, covering the middle, switching responsibilities
Coached match play with simple tactical goals
Kitchen Control: Dinks & Drops (4 Hours • 2 Classes)
Outcome: You can sustain dink rallies, hit functional drops, and reset points instead of popping balls up.
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The most important skill set in pickleball: controlling the kitchen with dinks, drops, and resets—so you stop donating points.
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Dink technique: soft hands, stable paddle face, controlled lift
Cross-court dinks: height and margin (how to dink safely)
Down-the-line dinks: when to use them and how to reduce risk
Reading attackable balls: what to speed up and what to leave
Spacing at the kitchen: how far apart to stand, protecting the middle
Dink games that build patience + touch
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Third-shot drop mechanics: arc, landing zone, contact point
Drop under pressure: making the drop when the return is deep or fast
Resets from the transition zone: “softening” the ball back into the kitchen
Approach patterns: how to get to the line behind a good drop
Controlled speed-ups (intro): safe targets and when NOT to speed up
Point construction drills: serve → return → drop → get to kitchen → dink
Volley & Defense: Blocks, Resets & Counters (4 Hours • 2 Classes)
Outcome: You stop panicking under pace, defend body shots, and can reset rallies back into neutral.
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How to survive (and win) faster exchanges: blocking hard shots, defending your body, and countering without losing control.
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Volley basics: compact swing, stable wrist, paddle out front
Block vs punch: when to absorb pace vs when to apply pressure
Body-shot defense: protecting your chest/hip line without flinching
Countering safely: controlled counters vs reckless swings
Footwork at the kitchen: split step timing and balance
Fast hands games that build reactions + control
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Defending speed-ups: where to aim your block to neutralise
Reset mastery: resetting hard balls into the kitchen (high-value skill)
Transition defense: what to do when you’re caught mid-court
Lobs & overhead basics (situational): when they work and how to handle them
Team defense: partner spacing and who takes what
Coached games focused on defense goals (e.g., “3 successful resets per game”)
Serve & Return: Pressure Patterns (4 Hours • 2 Classes)
Outcome: How to start points better—serve with intention, return with depth, and run simple patterns that win you free points.
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How to survive (and win) faster exchanges: blocking hard shots, defending your body, and countering without losing control.
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Serve consistency: repeatable motion and high percentage targets
Placement strategy: body, backhand, and moving targets (safe patterns)
Return depth: keeping opponents back and earning time to move up
Return + recovery: getting into position quickly and correctly
2nd shot roles (doubles): where partners should stand and why
Serve/return mini-games that build pressure tolerance
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Third shot patterns: drop/drive decisions based on return quality
Fifth shot readiness: what to expect and how to respond
Targeting & shot selection: choosing high-percentage lanes
Point templates you can reuse**:**
serve wide → return cross → drop middle → approach → dink
serve body → short return → drive → crash → settle into kitchenHandling aggressive returns: when to reset vs when to counter
Coached match play with “serve/return goals” tracking
Train at a Venue Near You
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Serangoon
5 air-con pickleball courts
756 Upper Serangoon Rd, #04-27, Singapore 534626
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Punggol
6 sheltered pickleball courts
10 Tebing Lane, Singapore 828836
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Chai Chee
4 outdoor pickleball courts
8th Floor, Chai Chee Road, 750A, Singapore 469001
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Kallang
2 indoor pickleball courts
26 Jln Benaan Kapal, Singapore 399629
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Bukit Merah
2 sheltered pickleball courts
51A Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 169548