Adult Pickleball Lessons Instructor: Bill Tennant, PPR Certified Professional Pickleball is an invigorating hybrid paddle sport of table tennis and tennis on the size of a badminton court. It is fun for all ages and exceptionally “social” in nature! These exciting clinics are taught by a professional Pickleball Coach, Bill Tennant, AKA “Pickle-BILL”. Bill holds a Master’s in Education along with the PPR Certified Professional designation and has worked with thousands of players from age 7 to 93 across multiple states! All sessions will run rain or shine and all equipment will be provided. Classes are limited to an 8:1 student to teacher ratio for quality instructional time. Please carefully read the level descriptions below to see where you fit. If you are unsure, please reach out to Bill to set up a fitting session at 216-324-4856 or billtennant365@gmail.com. Level 1, Intro: An intro to pickleball. No previous experience necessary. If you have taken a workshop/clinic, and have started playing a little bit but not been playing frequently, this class works well for you. Likewise, if you’ve played just a little bit and can’t get a spot in level 2, this will be a great option for you. Level 2, Novice: Designed for players who have been playing consistently for a good 3-5 months (or have played AT LEAST 15 sessions and already understand the rules (and may have taken a few lessons or clinics). We will work on fundamentals of proper technique and technical parameters for developing a strong forehand, backhand, volley (hitting out of the air), developing footwork, effective blocking and absorption drills; hitting consistent serves, returns, 3rd shot drops, drives, and learning the “dink” game and how to maintain rallies and stay in the point. Level 3, Intermediate: Players who play frequently (at least 2x/week) and are looking for improvement and a deeper dive into this sport! We will discuss gameplay strategies and introduce specific shots and their proper defense/prevention, such as the “ATP, Ernie, and Lob” among others. We will review fundamentals and proper technique for forehands, backhands, volleys, blocking and absorption, serving, return of serve, and 3rd/5th shot drop/drives. We will also introduce a few different styles of dinking in an effort to improve your touch game! Session Length: 6 Weeks (Moved indoors in inclement weather.) Location: Beachwood Pickleball Courts
Thursday Night Intensive Pickle Clinics
Session Dates Resident/Non-Res. See Dates Above Thurs. 5:30-7:30 PM $49/$59 per clinic Day Time JULY 25 - AFFECTIVE DRILLING TO INCREASE YOUR SKILL LEVEL: Learn how to drill different areas of the game with a partner (instructor will partner you up with different participants) and demonstrate/teach practice drills that you can flip into modified mini-games and try to out-score your different opponents. Will work ladder-style, and incorporate game-play as well. Session Length: One Day (Moved indoors in inclement weather.) Location: Beachwood Pickleball Courts JUNE 27 - HOW TO TURN YOUR 3RD SHOT INTO A GAME-WINNING WEAPON (Drops AND Drives): Advanced drills loaded with tactical goodies! Pro PickleBill will teach how to play competitive drilling with scoring! JULY 11 - MASTERING THE ART OF DEFENSE: Volleys/resets/blocks with a focus on the “Transition Zone” and how to turn your defense into counter-attacking! We will then apply into game-play. JULY 18 - PLAYING WITH HIGHER LEVEL PLAYERS: Do’s and Don’ts when you’re on the court. How to play smart and in-control when playing with higher-skilled players, and with a mix of levels on the court at the same time! Instructor: Bill Tennant, PPR Certified Professional Each clinic is designed to be laser-focused on 1-2 areas for improvement. Each clinic’s focus is different; and will teach strategies and concepts through drills and then implement into gameplay! NOTE: These clinics are NOT introductory, but designed for the regular pickleball player looking to advance their game to the next level. It is recommended that you are playing at a 3.5+ level for these clinics. Please contact our PPR-Pro Level Certified Instructor Bill Tennant to set up a fitting placement for either intensive pickle clinics or weekly instructional lessons at 216-324-4856 or billtennant365@gmail.com. All sessions will run rain or shine. Classes are limited to an 8:1 student to teacher ratio. JUNE 6 - HIGH LEVEL EFFECTIVE NET PLAY: Strategic Dinking and Strategic Speed-Ups, followed by applying into game-play! JUNE 13 - HIGH LEVEL ATTACKING, DEFENDING STRATEGIES, ADVANCED COURT POSITIONING: Positioning tactics will be taught, then we will apply into game- play!
Level 1 Classes Day Time
Resident/Non-Res.
April 8 - May 13 June 3 - July 8 June 3 - July 8 June 3 - July 8 July 15 - Aug. 19 July 15 - Aug. 19
Mon. Mon. Mon. Mon. Mon. Mon.
5-6 PM 1-2 PM 2-3 PM 5-6 PM 1-2 PM 5-6 PM
$149/$169 $149/$169 $149/$169 $149/$169 $149/$169 $149/$169
Level 2 Classes Day Time
Resident/Non-Res.
April 8 - May 13 June 3 - July 8 June 3 - July 8 July 15 - Aug. 19 July 15 - Aug. 19 July 15 - Aug. 19
Mon. Mon. Mon. Mon. Mon. Mon.
6-7 PM 3-4 PM 6-7 PM 2-3 PM 3-4 PM 6-7 PM
$149/$169 $149/$169 $149/$169 $149/$169 $149/$169 $149/$169
Level 3 Classes Day Time
Resident/Non-Res.
April 8 - May 13 June 3 - July 8 July 15 - Aug. 19
Mon. Mon. Mon.
7-8 PM 7-8 PM 7-8 PM
$149/$169 $149/$169 $149/$169
Beachwood Pickleball Courts
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Beachwood Community Services Spring & Summer 2024
Call Us: 216-292-1970
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