Pickleball - For Absolute Beginners (Fri - July/Aug))

Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 12:00 PM (CDT) - Friday, August 29, 2025 @ 2:00 PM (CDT)
Ages 15-255 · Co-Ed
McGaw Pickleball Court #7 5236 Lacy Rd FitchburgWI  53711
Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 12:00 PM (CDT) - Friday, August 29, 2025 @ 2:00 PM (CDT)
Ages 15-255 · Co-Ed
McGaw Pickleball Court #7 5236 Lacy Rd FitchburgWI  53711

Pickleball - For Absolute Beginners (Fri - July/Aug))

Jul 25 - Aug 29 (Friday)

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Ages 15-255 · Co-Ed

McGaw Pickleball Court #7

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Meeting Dates

From Jul 25, 2025 to Aug 29, 2025

Each Friday from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Except the following dates:

Friday, Aug 15, 2025

Friday, Aug 15, 2025

About This Activity

Description

NO Class 8/15/25Instructor: Richard S. Russell
Any given class day is subject to cancellation due to weather. The first 3 playable days would be devoted to lessons (described below), and any remaining days would be general play at the 2.0 level with occasional coaching. Balls will be provided, and loaner paddles are available. You should wear court or tennis shoes.
Lesson 1 - Day 1: Intro (1.0)
  • 50% Info: terminology, rules, score-keeping, safety
  • 50% Play: dink drill, service practice, 1 demo + 1 real game, each with running commentary
Lesson 2 - Day 2: Learner (1.3)
  • 30% Info: tips, tricks, techniques, tactics, teamwork, skinnies, safety, etiquette
  • 70% Play: diagonal-dink drill, service practice, several fast-paced games, some coaching
Lesson 3 - Day 3: Newbie (1.6)
  • 15% Info: grips, types of stroke, positioning, player communication, court rotations, variants
  • 85% Play: service target practice, several games, some nagging
Days 4 & 5: Inclement weather lesson make-up OR General Play

Location

McGaw Pickleball Courts

Organizer Info

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McGaw Pickleball Court #7 5236 Lacy Rd FitchburgWI  53711
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