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September 01 - December 31, 2024

Pickleball: Beginner Clinic (18+ yrs) FALL24

Parker Fieldhouse • 18700 E Plaza Dr ParkerCO  80134 Organized by Parker Parks and Recreation
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Pickleball: Beginner ClinicThe Pickleball Beginner Clinic teaches the basics, emphasizing doubles play. This introduction to pickleball covers basic game overview, court layout, rules, and technique. Experience a blend of skill drills, coached play, and strategic guidance, sharpening your offensive control in shots, positioning, and scoring.
Level of Instruction: Beginners – Adults
Skills/Fundamentals Learned: Participants will learn• Types of shots and how to hit them (ground strokes, volley, lob, serves)• Position concepts (serving position, receiving position)• Progression of play (serving, receiving, non-volley zone (NVZ) – “Kitchen”)• Scoring (accumulating points “Me – You – Who”, sideout)• Coached play (game situations, playing points, court position, shot selection)
Using the USAPA (USA Pickleball Association) Rating System, the student will complete this clinic with at least a 2.0 skill rating.• Understands fundamental rules• Can sustain short rallies• Can hit basic forehand, backhand, volley, and can serve• Understands basic court position
Instructor: Archie Aquino has played tennis for several years rising to a 5.0 level tennis player. Using her tennis skills, she transitioned to pickleball and is recognized as an advanced player in the Parker Pickleball program, where she now serves as one of two pickleball instructors for the Parker Parks and Recreation Department. She is also a certified pickleball instructor through the USAPA. Along with English, Archie speaks German and Tagalog/Filipino.
Please contact Alfredo Negrin at anegrin@parkeronline.org with any questions or concerns.
Equipment: All equipment will be supplied. Please wear tennis shoes, athletic clothing and bring water.
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Pickleball: Beginner Clinic (18+ yrs) FALL24 #50650

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When

September 01 - December 31, 2024

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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Age and Gender

Ages 18-255 · Co-Ed

Location

Parker Fieldhouse

18700 E Plaza Dr ParkerCO  80134

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