Learn to Play
Up your game at Paddle Up with instructional classes and clinics. Whether you are just getting started with Pickleball, or you are a seasoned player just trying to get an edge, we will offer the instruction, facilities and equipment you need to advance.
Clinics and Training Classes
Paddle Up 101 – Introduction to Pickleball: One 1hr Class
For the Brand New Beginner
Learn to play pickleball with a Paddle Up Pickleball Club Instructor! This class is a great way for brand new players to learn the sport of Pickleball. Players receive 45 minutes of instruction plus 15 minutes playing time. Players will learn all the basics to be able to start playing pickleball. We can provide equipment and will cover basic score keeping, unique lingo, court position, and the fundamentals of serve, return, and the volley.
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One Class – 60 Min – 8 Students Max
$25 for Visitors / Visitors that become members immediately after their session are given a $25 credit onto their account with the Club!
Paddle Up 201 – Beginner Clinic: 5 Week 1.5 hr class
For the Beginner or Novice player looking to breakthrough to 3.0.
Start your journey to Pickleball success (and fun) with a solid foundation! In this 5 week Beginner and Novice Clinic you will get a weekly dose of fundamental mechanics and drills to prepare you for organized play and other fun competitions. Each 90 min class focuses on key shots needed to take your game to the next level and plenty of live game play with the instructor tips and coaching.
5 Weeks – 90 Min – 8 Students Max
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Paddle Up 202 – Novice Instructional OPEN PLAY GROUP
For the Beginner or Novice player looking to breakthrough to 3.0.
Continue your growth as a player by playing in an open play format with other novice players. An instructor will be present for the session to help organize games, and to provide tips and special insights into the game for the group of novice players.
1-Week at a time – 120 Min – 12 Players Max
Paddle Up 301 – Low Intermediate Clinic: 5 Week 1.5 hr class
For the 3.0 player looking to breakthrough to 3.5.
Refine and hone the principle shots of the game with a weekly dose of instruction and drills. This 5 week clinic will focus on shot selection, positioning, and continued refinement of foundational shots. This series of classes will build a solid foundation for your pickleball game in order to advance to higher levels. Each 90 min class focuses on the key techniques and tactics needed to take your game to the Next Level!
5 Weeks – 90 Min – 8 Students Max
Paddle Up 302 – Finesse Clinic: 5 Weeks 1.5 hr class
For the 3.0 player looking to breakthrough to 3.5.
Calling all Bangers, Popper-Uppers and Hammer Hands! Get in touch with your softer side! Have the power game, but something’s missing? Do you revert to hitting hard because you have no confidence in your soft game? Get THE TOUCH YOU NEED TO SUCCEED! Hone your finesse skills with this clinic which will have game-like drills & playing out points to focus on: Dinks, Block Volleys, Drop Shots and Digging.
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5 Weeks – 90 Min – 8 Students Max
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Paddle Up Advanced Skills & Drills – 4 Individual 1.5 hr class
For the 3.5 player looking to breakthrough to 4.0
Take your game to the next level with Desmond Hilton, IPTPA Level II Instructor and Regional Director of Training. Each class is 90 minutes of focused instruction followed by 30 minutes of supervised play. Classes occur every two weeks and focus on the skills and in-game strategies needed for 3.5 players to advance to 4.0. Boost the proficiency of your techniques and tactics with dynamic, high intensity drills emphasizing game situations. Coach Desmond Hilton is an IPTPA Regional Director of Training & Testing Center (Missouri & Southern Illinois) and IPTPA Level II Certified Pickleball Teaching Professional & Ratings Specialist.
CHOOSE FROM INDIVIDUAL DRILL SESSIONS, OR BUNDLE ALL 4 AND SAVE BY REGISTERING FOR FULL EVENT
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Class 1 3/19 — Dink Like a Pro
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Class 2 4/2 — Mastering the 3rd Shot Drop
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Class 3 4/16 — Getting to 4.0 Part 1
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Class 4 4/30 — Getting to 4.0 Part 2
90 Min – 8 Students Max
- Sat, Jan 04Paddle Up Pickleball ClubJan 04, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:30 PMPaddle Up Pickleball Club, 4 Meadow Cir Dr, Lake St Louis, MO 63367, USA
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