Beginner training plan
Your first lessonLesson 1: Introduction to Pickleball
Objective: Understand the basics of pickleball, including its history, equipment, and court layout.
Activities:
Discuss the origin and growth of pickleball.
Introduce equipment: paddle, ball, and appropriate attire.
Explain the court dimensions and markings.
Demonstrate basic grip and ready stance.
Lesson 2-3Lesson 2: Fundamental Strokes – Forehand and Backhand
Objective: Develop proper techniques for forehand and backhand groundstrokes.
Activities:
Warm-up drills focusing on footwork.
Practice forehand strokes: emphasis on swing mechanics and follow-through.
Practice backhand strokes: two-handed and one-handed variations.
Partner drills to reinforce stroke consistency.
Lesson 4-10Lesson 4: Return of Serve and Court Positioning
Objective: Effectively return serves and understand basic court positioning.
Activities:
Discuss the importance of the return of serve.
Practice forehand and backhand returns.
Introduce court positioning: ready stance and movement after the return.
Simulated points focusing on serve and return dynamics.
Lesson 5: The Volley and Net Play
Objective: Master volley techniques and strategies for effective net play.
Activities:
Explain the volley: definition and purpose.
Drills for forehand and backhand volleys.
Discuss net positioning and the importance of the "no-volley zone" (kitchen).
Practice drills emphasizing quick reflexes and soft hands at the net.
Lesson 6: The Dink Shot
Objective: Introduce and practice the dink shot to control the pace of the game.
Activities:
Define the dink shot and its strategic value.
Demonstrate proper dink technique.
Partner drills focusing on cross-court and straight dinks.
Mini-games emphasizing dink rallies.
Lesson 7: Third Shot Strategies
Objective: Understand and execute the third shot drop and drive.
Activities:
Discuss the significance of the third shot in setting up the point.
Demonstrate the third shot drop: technique and purpose.
Practice third shot drops and drives in drills.
Simulated scenarios to decide between a drop or drive
