Learn the basics of the fastest growing sport in America! Suzanne is a Certified Coach through the Professional Pickleball Registry, and will start at the very beginning, teaching rules, lingo, court awareness, grip, and then work in drills and match play. Bring your own paddle, balls provided.
Instructed by: Suzanne Cox
Instructor Bio:
Suzanne Cox is a USPA certified coach who teaches both beginners and intermediate players. She also co-organizes the annual Jacob Rogers Memorial Pickleball Tournament for youth mental health as well as consults for other charity tournaments in our area.
Class Descriptions:
Pickleball Beginner 1 Class (six weeks, 8 max) $120
Players new or nearly new to the game of pickleball. The class will center on basic technical aspects of successfully playing the game of pickleball. In addition to rules of play, focus will include techniques for effective forehand shots, backhand shots, dinks, drops, serves, and return of serves. The class will also cover the more tactical skills of court positioning, transitions to non-volley zone, and non-volley zone play. The goal of the class is to give players the skills needed to reach the 2.5-player level.
Pickleball Beginner 2 Class (six weeks, 8 max) $120
Players who have completed a Beginner 1 pickleball course or have equivalent skills. The class will center on both the technical and tactical skills needed to advance from a 2.5 to a 3.0 player. Focus includes hitting medium-paced serves and volleys with direction and consistency; learning and using drop shots to reset gameplay and open shot opportunities; court positioning in different scenarios; understanding how to identify your strengths and your opponent's weaknesses to maximize point opportunities; and how to compete in a pickleball tournament.
60+ Pickleball Lessons
Players new or nearly new to the game of pickleball. The class will center on basic technical aspects of successfully playing the game of pickleball. In addition to rules of play, focus will include techniques for effective forehand shots, backhand shots, dinks, drops, serves, and return of serves. *Ages 60+ If you are registering with the State Formula Grant through the Shrewsbury COA, please create an account then call the Shrewsbury Rec Department and we will register you. 508-841-8503