1. Warm Welcome & Introduction (5â10 minutes)
    â˘Â    Greet each player warmly, remember, confidence starts with feeling seen.
    â˘Â    Briefly explain what pickleball is: âItâs a mix of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong but easier to learn and so much fun.â
    â˘Â    Go over basic court terms: baseline, kitchen (non volley zone), net, and service boxes.
    â˘Â    Emphasize safety especially about not backing up quickly and watching for others.
5. Game Play Basics (10â15 minutes)
    â˘Â    Introduce scoring simply (serve must score to earn points).
    â˘Â    Play mini-games (first to 5 points) keep it light and instructional.
    â˘Â    Rotate partners often so everyone interacts and learns together.
6. Cool Down & Wrap-Up (5 minutes)
    â˘Â    Recap the day: âToday you learned the basics serve, return, and how to keep the ball in play.â
    â˘Â    Give one encouraging tip for next time: Focus on keeping your paddle up and staying patient.
    â˘Â    Invite questions and end with a group high-five or photo!
3. Drinking & Control Drills (10 minutes)
    â˘Â    Start close to the net for short, gentle shots called âdinks.â
    â˘Â    Focus on soft touch and control, not power.
    â˘Â    Encourage talking and laughter this helps ease nervousness and builds group energy.
4. Serves & Returns (10â15 minutes)
    â˘Â    Teach the underhand serve (below waist, paddle moving upward).
    â˘Â    Practice serving diagonally into the correct box
    â˘Â    Then have partners try returning serves back and forth slowly.
2. Equipment & Grip (5 minutes)
    â˘Â    Show how to hold the paddle using the âshake handsâ (continental) grip.
    â˘Â    Let them get comfortable with the paddle: light taps, bouncing the ball up and down.
    â˘Â    Show correct paddle position in front of the body (âready positionâ).