Intermediate: These players are fairly consistent when hitting slow to medium-paced shots, but are not comfortable with all strokes. They attempt to control when trying for direction, depth, or power on their shots but may miss their target. They are beginning to use dinks and lobs but struggle to use them to set up points. This player has become knowledgeable about the rules and communication with their partner during play.  They still prefer forehand shots however they do not shy away from backhand shots.  They are beginning to use drive and drop shots as 3^rd shot choices.

Intermediate clinics are still focused on court positioning, playing with a partner, strategy, and probability however drills and modified games will be used to present designed situations.  Proper stroke execution is a requirement for the intermediate level.

Clinic 1: Why Did We Lose the Point?- Unforced errors, not winners are by far the main reason points end in Pickleball.  The top 8 reasons points are lost will be reviewed.  Simulated situations will be presented to demonstrate and explain each for the intermediate player.

Clinic 2: Mid-court and Forward- Concepts of transition zone play including half volleys and body attacks will be covered as you earn your way to the line.  Basic roll volleys and cut dinks will be introduced.

Clinic 3: Opponent Pressure Points- This clinic focuses on when and how to apply pressure to the opponents to increase the probability of winning the point.  Shot placement and pace are the main considerations given specific court situations.

Clinic 4: Third Shot Decision Making- This clinic reviews the choices for the 3^rd shot and discusses decision-making as it relates to the court positioning and game situation of that specific point.  3^rd/5^th combinations including Shake n’ Bake and Ernes will be covered.

Advanced: These clinics are focused primarily on court positioning, playing with a partner, strategy, and probability.  Proper stroke execution is a requirement for the advanced level.

Clinic 1:The Soft Game- In this clinic players still focus on the use of dinks and lobs as strategic shots but with a greater emphasis on constructing offensive advantages.  The cut and roll dinks will be introduced.

Clinic 2: The Three Volleys- Players will review the block, drop, and punch volleys.  More detail on decision-making will be highlighted.  This clinic will touch on shot angles.

Clinic 3: Primary Power Game- The scope of this clinic includes what pace is needed to hit spots to your opponents.  Topspin will be demonstrated.

Clinic 4: First Three Shots- This clinic applies direction and depth as strategic uses for the serve, return of serve, and 3^rd shot for each point.  Court control will be assessed as points are played for the first three shots.