Pickleball Lessons & Coached Play
WELCOME TO SOUTHBOROUGH PICKLEBALL
BEGINNER 1
Come join Southborough Recreation as we offer an instructional pickleball program for people new to the sport or just beginning. Led by an instructor, learn the game's rules, techniques and skills and join your community on the courts! Our curriculum will begin with the basics and end with participants playing full games against each other.
- Space is limited to 8 players per session.
- Limited equipment available to use. It is encouraged to provide your own paddle.
BEGINNER 2
Players must have completed Beginner 1 clinic or rated 2.5 with knowledge of scoring and court positioning. This is for players who want to gain more confidence on the court and improve their overall pickleball experience. The program focuses on proper technique and mechanics in developing more consistency with shots like dinks, drops, groundstrokes, volleys, serves, etc.
- Space is limited to 8 players per session.
- Limited equipment available to use. It is encouraged to provide your own paddle.
COACHED PLAY-UP THE RIVER, DOWN THE RIVER
For students that have taken a Beginner Level Two Clinic or are rated 2.75.
Play for 12 minutes, the winning team moves up a court and splits and the losing team moves down a court and splits. During and between games get professional coaching, tips on technique and strategy. Also a great way to meet new players at your level!
FALL SESSIONS:
SESSION I: Mondays, August 31st-October 5th (no lessons September 7th)
Location: Mooney Athletic Complex Courts @ Finn School
Coached Play: 8:30-9:30 AM
Coached Play: 5:00-6:00 PM
SESSION II: Mondays, October 19th-November 16th
Coached Play: 9:00-10:00 AM
Beginner 2: 10:00-11:00 AM
Beginner 1: 11:00-12:00 PM
Lisa Giusti - Certified Pickleball Instructor
Lisa's passion is pickleball and introducing newcomers to the sport. Her foundation of instruction is correct form, skills and strategy. Nothing makes her happier than seeing her students get excited about the game and having fun!