Sample Pickleball Syllabus
Day 1: Groundstrokes and Footwork
Hour 1: Warm-Up and Introduction
Dynamic stretching and light jogging
Introduction and overview of the clinic
Warm-up drills: dinking, volleying
Hour 2: Groundstrokes
Forehand technique drills
Focus on grip, stance, and follow-through
Backhand technique drills
Emphasis on two-handed and one-handed backhands
Cross-court and down-the-line groundstroke drills
Hour 3: Footwork
Footwork drills
Lateral movement, split-step, and recovery
Groundstroke footwork integration drills
Moving to and from the baseline, positioning for optimal shots
Hour 4: Practice Games and Cool-Down
Practice games focusing on groundstrokes and footwork
Cool-down: static stretching and Q&A session
Day 2: Volleys and Net Play
Hour 1: Warm-Up and Review
Dynamic stretching and light jogging
Review of previous day’s key points
Warm-up drills: dinking, volleying
Hour 2: Volleys
Forehand volley drills
Emphasis on grip, positioning, and control
Backhand volley drills
Focus on technique and consistency
Transition volley drills
Moving from baseline to net, split-step, and positioning
Hour 3: Net Play and Defense
Offensive net play drills
Poaching, aggressive net positioning
Defensive net play drills
Resetting the point, defensive volleys, and blocks
Hour 4: Practice Games and Cool-Down
Practice games focusing on volleys and net play
Cool-down: static stretching and Q&A session
Day 3: Serve and Return of Serve
Hour 1: Warm-Up and Review
Dynamic stretching and light jogging
Review of previous day’s key points
Warm-up drills: dinking, volleying
Hour 2: Serving Techniques
Serve technique drills
Grip, stance, and follow-through
Spin serve drills
Topspin, slice, and flat serves
Accuracy and placement drills
Hour 3: Return of Serve
Forehand return drills
Emphasis on positioning and footwork
Backhand return drills
Focus on consistency and depth
Return strategy drills
Target areas, offensive vs. defensive returns
Hour 4: Practice Games and Cool-Down
Practice games focusing on serve and return
Cool-down: static stretching and Q&A session
Day 4: Strategy and Match Play
Hour 1: Warm-Up and Review
Dynamic stretching and light jogging
Review of previous day’s key points
Warm-up drills: dinking, volleying
Hour 2: Doubles Strategy
Positioning and communication drills
Partner coordination and movement
Offensive and defensive strategy drills
Shot selection, attacking weaknesses
Poaching and covering drills
Hour 3: Match Play Situations
Simulated match scenarios
Handling pressure situations, setting up points
Focused practice games
Implementing strategies discussed
Hour 4: Tournament and Cool-Down
Mini-tournament
Round-robin or knockout format
Cool-down: static stretching, feedback session, and Q&A
This is a sample syllabus that can be adjusted for timing and focus
areas based on the specific needs and progress of the players.
