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Beginner training plan
Your first lesson1. Introduction and Warm-Up
• Greeting and Overview: Welcome players and briefly explain what pickleball is. Outline the session: rules, basic skills, and a short game.
• Warm-Up : dynamic warm-up—jogging in place, arm circles, side-to-side steps, and gentle wrist stretches (for paddle grip prep).
2. Basic Rules and Court Orientation
• Explain the court: dimensions (20x44 feet), net height (34 inches at center), and key areas (kitchen/non-volley zone, service boxes).
• Cover basic rules: scoring (games to 11, win by 2, only serving team scores), serving (underhand, diagonal, behind baseline), and the two-bounce rule (ball bounces once on each side before volleys).
• Quick demo: Show a serve and return on the court.
3. Fundamental Skills
• Grip and Paddle Familiarity: Teach the basic handshake grip. Let players practice holding the paddle and lightly tapping the ball to feel its weight.
• Serving: Demonstrate the underhand serve—stance, swing, and contact point below waist. Players practice serving diagonally across the net (5 attempts each side). Emphasize consistency over power.
• Dinking: Introduce the soft, controlled shot for the kitchen. Demo a dink rally, then have players pair up and practice dinking back and forth over the net (aim for 5 consecutive dinks). Focus on soft hands and paddle angle.
4. Mini-Game
• Set up a simplified doubles game (if enough players) or a half-court rally (if fewer). Use modified rules: start with a serve, enforce the two-bounce rule, and encourage dinking. Rotate players if possible. Keep score casually to introduce the concept.
5. Cool-Down and Q&A
• Lead a light stretch (arms, legs, shoulders).
• Answer questions, recap key points (serve, dink, two-bounce rule), and encourage practice.
Lesson 4-101. Warm-Up and Review
• Dynamic Warm-Up: Start with a brisk jog around the court, lateral shuffles, arm swings, and wrist rotations. Add a quick paddle drill: players tap the ball up 10 times to warm up hand-eye coordination.
• Baseline Rally: Pair players up to rally from the baseline (5-10 shots each), focusing on consistency and depth. Recap the two-bounce rule and encourage controlled pace.
2. Skill Refinement
• Advanced Serving: Introduce spin serves (e.g., topspin or sidespin). Demonstrate paddle angle and wrist snap, then have players practice 5 serves each with spin, aiming for specific service box targets (e.g., deep corners). Emphasize placement over power.
• Volley Technique: Teach crisp volleys for net play—firm grip, short punch motion, no backswing. Set up a volley drill: one player at net, one at baseline; baseline feeds, net player volleys 10 times. Switch roles. Focus on quick reactions and paddle readiness.
• Drop Shots: Refine the third-shot drop (soft shot from baseline to kitchen). Demo the arc and soft touch, then have players practice dropping 5 shots into the kitchen from the baseline while a partner returns from the net.
3. Strategy and Positioning
• Court Positioning: Explain doubles teamwork—staying side-by-side, moving as a unit, and covering the middle. Demo “stacking” (optional) for serve/return.
• Drill: Net vs. Baseline: Split players into pairs—one at net, one at baseline. Baseline player hits deep, net player volleys or drops, then resets. Aim for 5-point rallies. Switch roles after 5 minutes. Teach communication (e.g., “mine!”) and anticipating shots.
4. Game Play
• Play a full doubles game to 7 points (win by 2) or singles on half-court if numbers are odd. Encourage use of spin serves, drops, and volleys. Coach from the sidelines—call out positioning tips or praise smart plays. Rotate partners if time allows.
5. Cool-Down and Feedback
• Lead stretches: focus on shoulders, forearms, and quads (pickleball’s high-use areas).
• Recap key takeaways: spin serves, volley control, third-shot drops, and teamwork.
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