Learners League for Beginners with Diane & Elvis
Beginner Clinic at Play Pickleball Club
Our Learn to Play Pickleball
101 Clinic is the perfect way to start your pickleball journey. Designed for absolute beginners, this fun, hands-on session will teach you the basics and have you playing from day one.
📅 Dates: Tuesday
✨Skill Level: Beginners (2.0–2.5)
🕑Timings: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📅 Dates: Saturday
✨Skill Level: Beginners (2.0–2.5)
🕑Timings: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Meet Your Coaches
Diane Damico
Certified IPTPA Instructor, Founder of Central Lou Pickleball.
Elvis Stuppard
Certified IPTPA Teaching Professional with 7+ years of experience, passionate about making learning fun and easy.
What to Expect
Beginner Instruction
Learn the fundamentals of pickleball step by step — from serving and scoring to positioning and simple strategies — all in a way that’s fun and easy to follow.
Hands-On Practice
Get out on the court right away with guided drills and real-game practice designed to help you apply what you learn.
Expert Coaching
Benefit from the guidance of Certified IPTPA Instructors who have helped hundreds of players start their pickleball journey with confidence.
Small Class Size
With limited you’ll receive personal attention and plenty of time on the court.
Class Details
Schedule
Tuesday, Saturday
Duration
90 minutes
Participants
Max 8 players
Led by
Certified IPTPA Coaches: Diane Damico & Elvis Stuppard
Registration Info
Fee: Members
$100
Fee: Non-Members
$120
Clinic Format
Instruction-based | Coached match play
4-Week Curriculum
Session 1 — Fundamentals & Rally Building
Refresh the essentials: correct grip, basic rules, and court positioning. Learn a reliable serve and return, groove your drives, and build longer rallies.
Session 2 — Depth, Dinks & the Kitchen
Work on deep serves/returns to gain time and control. Learn dinking technique and footwork, and when/how to move into the kitchen (non-volley zone).
Session 3 — Fast Hands & the Third Shot
Develop quick hands at the net, solid punch volleys, and introduce the third-shot drop to set up your team for success.
Session 4 — Transition Resets & Finishing
Practice controlled resets through the transition zone, then learn to recognize and execute high-percentage put-away opportunities.
🚨 Limited Spots — Book Now!
Reserve early to guarantee your spot! Don’t wait — grab your paddle and join the fun before the spots are gone!
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