Sports

Pickleball Clinics

ADULT BEGINNER PICKLEBALL INDOOR CLINICS

We invite everyone to come out and join the fastest growing sport in the country! This program will be an introductory class for beginner adult pickleball players and/or those who have been playing for a short time. These classes are perfect for those who are looking to either learn the sport from scratch, improve their skills or advance their strategic and mental part of the game. We will be offering both a Beginner 101 and an Advanced Beginner 102 class. All clinics will be taught by our team of pickleball pros. Pickleballs and paddles will be provided at all clinics if needed. Minimum 4/Maximum 15

Cost: $85/Member & Resident; $100/Non-Resident

  • Age: 18 and older
  • Day: Mondays / Thursdays / Saturdays
  • Instructor: Des Peres Pickleball Staff
  • Location: The Lodge Des Peres, Gym Court #2

101 Clinic

The 101 class will cover warm-up, safety, reviewing general rules for the game and choosing the right paddle and ball.  It will also cover all shot selections, proper placement (stance) on the court, how to serve and return the serve and how to score.  This clinic is perfect for those who are just starting out in the sport and want to learn the basics. 

Session: 
Day: Mondays   
#2419     February 27 - April 3                         (7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

#2802    February 27 - April 3                          (8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

#2421     April 17 - May 22                                 (7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

#2803     April 17 - May 22                                 (8:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m.)

#2658     June 5 - July 17 (No Class July3)     (7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) 

#2659     July 24 - August 28                           (7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
 
Day: Thursdays 
#2423      March 2 - April 6                     (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

#2425      April 20 - May 25                     (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

#2660      June 8  - July 13                     (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) 

#2661      July 27 - August 31                (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)          

102 Clinic

The 102 class will focus on teaching shot selection, how to work your way to the net, game strategy and how to work with your partner. Full match play will take place with guided instruction from the staff. Each participant must have taken a 101 clinic or understand the rules of the game and be comfortable playing with others.

Session: 

Day: Thursdays  
#2434       March 2 - April 6                     (7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

#2437       April 20 - May 25                    (7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

#2664      June 8 - July 13                       (7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

#2665      July 27 - August 31                  (7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

Day: Saturdays 

#2440       March 11 - April 15  (9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)

#2441       April 22 - June 3    (9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) No Class May 27

#2666      June 10 - July 15                     (9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)

#2667      July 29 - September 9 (No Class September 2)    (9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)

Drill and Play – 3.0

The Lodge now offers a Drill and Play Training Session. This is designed for players who have taken the Advanced Beginners (102) Clinic or is working towards an intermediate level (2.5-3.0). The one hour court training session will focus on introducing new shots, footwork, and NVZ strategies. This will include….

  • The 3rd shot drop and the 3rd shot drive to your opponents backhand
  • Hitting at your opponents feet
  • When to speed up vs stay with the dink rally at the NVZ
  • Who takes the middle and court communication
  • During your court time you will drill (practice) for 50% of the time and play instructional games 50% of the time.
  • Two Certified Pickleball Instructors will teach this 6 week session. 

Session: Day: Saturdays

#2427      March 11 - April 15                (8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.)

#2428      April 22 - June 3                    (8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.)  No Class May 27 

#2662     June 10 - July 15                    (8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.) 

#2663     July 29 - September 9 (No Class September 2)    (8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.)