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Pickleball Education Program
From Sharon Falor
Our winter Pickleball Education Program is underway, but you can still participate. In Esperanza Estates there are three options for any resident to choose from during the months of January, February, and March. All classes are free and paddles are available for use.
Pickleball 101: Introduction to Pickleball - Beginners ONLY! This course will focus on safety, equipment, and movement. All players will learn the basic shots, rules of the game, and meet other beginner players to socially play with outside of class.
Dates for Class: Jan 2, 16, 30, Feb 6, 20, March 6, 20. Class Time: 11:00-12:30
Pickleball 102: Intermediate Drills and Skills. All players must be able to dink, drop, serve, and return the ball consistently. Not perfectly but efficiently. The focus of this course will be on the fundamentals of the soft game, serve and return, defending in the transition zone, footwork, stealing, volleying, blocking, and the J hook for the lob.
Dates for Class: Jan 4, 18, Feb 1, 15, March 1, 15, 29. Class Time: 11:00-12:30
Pickleball 103: Advanced Techniques. All players must have a rank of 3.5 or higher higher. If you have any question, please do not hesitate to text or call me. This course will highlight footwork, ball placement, shot selection, partner considerations, game strategy, and physical training through drills.
Dates for Class: Jan 23, 25 Feb 1, 13, 27, March 1, 13,
Every class will meet seven times and skill development will build on weekly instruction. Attending class is important to skill acquisition.
Instructors will be Esperanza residents and myself, Sharon Welsh Falor.
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