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YMCA Introduction Pickleball Thursday's 1:00 pm Free for Members, all others daily rate applies |
Guided Play - will be held from May through September each year.
Guided Play (GP) is an educational program for newer pickleball players that have become PCPA members. GP allows them to receive instruction from a more advanced player to improve their skills (serve, soft game at net, scoring, rules of the game, 3rd shot "drop shot," volleys, lob, etc.). GP also creates an opportunity to meet and play with a variety of PCPA players.
Please email pueblocounty.pcpa@gmail.com if you are interested in participating in GP. Please note your skill level (1, 2 or 3) and your availability dates and times. Most new students will be Level 1 or 2. A confirmation will be emailed to you. Skill level descriptions are posted below to help you determine your appropriate GP skill level of a 1, 2 or 3. If you are uncertain, your instructor can also assist you in determining your appropriate skill level.
Guided Participants need to bring their own paddle and balls.
Guided Play Skill Levels
Level 1 (1.5 skill level)
Has had at least one lesson and be a member of PCPA
Is a new player with minimal knowledge of the game and the rules
Has played a few games and is learning the court lines, scoring and basic rules of the game
Demonstrates the basic strokes - forehand, backhand, volley and the serve-but
needs improvement on each of these strokes.
Level 2 (2.0 skill level)
Drills to include serve deep, return deep, controlled dinking
Makes longer lasting slow-paced rallies
Beginning to approach the non-volley zone to hit volleys
Aware of the "soft game'
Knowledge of the rules has improved
Court coverage has improved.
Level 3 (2.5 skill level)
Drills: third shot drop, lobs and volleys
Court coverage (covering the middle, covering the lines, playing together)
Demonstrates improved control when trying for direction, depth and power on shots Needs to develop variety with shots
Learning the importance of strategy and teamwork in doubles.
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