Beginner training plan
Your first lesson1. Warm Welcome & Introduction (5–10 minutes)
• Greet each player warmly, remember, confidence starts with feeling seen.
• Briefly explain what pickleball is: “It’s a mix of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong but easier to learn and so much fun.”
• Go over basic court terms: baseline, kitchen (non volley zone), net, and service boxes.
• Emphasize safety especially about not backing up quickly and watching for others.
Lesson 11+5. Game Play Basics (10–15 minutes)
• Introduce scoring simply (serve must score to earn points).
• Play mini-games (first to 5 points) keep it light and instructional.
• Rotate partners often so everyone interacts and learns together.
6. Cool Down & Wrap-Up (5 minutes)
• Recap the day: “Today you learned the basics serve, return, and how to keep the ball in play.”
• Give one encouraging tip for next time: Focus on keeping your paddle up and staying patient.
• Invite questions and end with a group high-five or photo!
Lesson 4-103. Drinking & Control Drills (10 minutes)
• Start close to the net for short, gentle shots called “dinks.”
• Focus on soft touch and control, not power.
• Encourage talking and laughter this helps ease nervousness and builds group energy.
4. Serves & Returns (10–15 minutes)
• Teach the underhand serve (below waist, paddle moving upward).
• Practice serving diagonally into the correct box
• Then have partners try returning serves back and forth slowly.
Lesson 2-32. Equipment & Grip (5 minutes)
• Show how to hold the paddle using the “shake hands” (continental) grip.
• Let them get comfortable with the paddle: light taps, bouncing the ball up and down.
• Show correct paddle position in front of the body (“ready position”).
