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Pickleball at Marrs Park

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Pickleball
The pickle ball courts in Peabody are calling all adults looking for a new and exciting hobby! 

Lead by certified instructor Sue Carnevale. Participants will begin each lesson with some skills and drills and then end the lesson with live play.

Find your session: 
Beginners 1: This lesson is perfect for players who have no real experience playing pickleball. An introduction, participants will learn the game, how to hit the ball, the rules and to keep short rallies going.

Level 2B: Low Intermediate
(2.5-2.75 Level). Players looking to improve their court strategy and placement of the ball. 
This session will focus on the mechanics of shots, and work on how to deal with medium paced balls.  Improve volleys, backhand, serves & return of Serve. This clinic will put emphasis on the drop shop or 3rd shot drop.  Continue to monitor for effective serve and return of serve shots.  This session will utilize an objective assessment to help players learn about their strengths and weaknesses during game play.  Players will have an opportunity to receive coaching as points are played out. 

Intermediate 2 Players: You are able to keep quite a few balls going with your forehand, make most easier volleys, are starting to make more back hands, but looking to develop your stroke. Touch up on your form while putting your skills to the test, playing other intermediate players.

Skills and Drills- Development for Adults: Practice makes perfect! Have fun fine tuning your service and return, backhand and forehand drives, overhead smashes, footwork, offensive lobs/defensive lobs, dinking (technique /placement), volleys (blocking/punch), 3rd, 5th 7th shot, strategies, and working with partner.

What to bring: 
-Racket- the instructor will have some loaners available if needed.
-Water
-Court sneakers, or sneakers with little tread, recommended
-Hat/sun glasses, recommended

Before you arrive:
  • There may not be a bathroom on site. Please plan accordingly.

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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