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Programs We Offer:
All pickleball classes include complimentary open play after class
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Not sure which class is right for you? Check out the breakdown of our Skill Levels or read the Class Descriptions below.
OC Pickleball Club Academy - Progressive Classes
3 Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.
What level am I?
Quickly develop your skills in pickleball, starting from scratch. These step-by-step courses to take your pickleball skills from total beginner to intermediate in the shortest amount of time.
Beginner | 4 Weeks | No Experience Necessary
In this 4 week class, we’ll cover fundamental shots like the serve, return, groundstroke and volley. You’ll also learn all about the non-volley zone or “kitchen,” defense, basic strategy and more. At the end of the class, you’ll walk away with a solid foundation in the rules and how to play, and be able to confidently join open play sessions wherever you live!
Intermediate | 6 Weeks | For 2.5-3.0 Players | Must have coaches approval - Am I Ready?
Week 1 - Dinking
Week 2 - 3rd Shot Drops and 4th Shot Step-Backs
Week 3 - Roll Volleys
Week 4 - Overheads and Overhead Defense
Week 5 - Power Drives and Blocking
Week 6 - Lobs and Lob Retrievals
Advanced | 6 Weeks | For 3.0-3.5 Players | Must have coaches approval - Am I Ready?
Week 1 - 3rd Shot Decision Making & Advanced Techniques
Week 2 - Midcourt Defense and Resets
Week 3 - Reading Your 3rd
Week 4 - Offensive Dinking
Week 5 - Strategic Speedups
Week 6 - Kitchen Strategy
Pickleball 101
For players who know how to serve, return, keep score and understand basic positioning. You'll master the starting shots of pickleball: serve, return, groundstroke, volley and basic strategies like court positioning. Get better at scoring and get comfortable with the flow of the game. Introduction to the “kitchen” (aka non-volley zone). For 2.0-2.5 players. Not sure if this is the right class for you?
*4 person minimum is required to hold class.
Pickleball 201
For 2.5-3.0 players, instructor approval required. Here, you’ll learn the all-important “3rd shot drop,” as well as how to start playing the pickleball soft game: dinks! You will also work on mastering new shots, like step-backs at the kitchen as well as how to add power to your drives. Intermediate shots and strategy like how to play offensively at the kitchen and defensively at the baseline will also be introduced. Not sure if this is the right class for you?
*4 person minimum required to hold class.
Pickleball 301
For 3.0-3.5 players, instructor approval required. Here, you will learn advanced strategy and gameplay techniques, and the shots that accompany them. Using spin appropriately, mastering the transition zone and controlling the pace of the rally is what this is all about! Not sure if this is the right class for you?
*4 person minimum is required to hold class.
Private Lessons
Work one-on-one with our Pickleball Professionals.