10676 - Pickleball: Advanced Beginners
Course Overview
Why is pickleball both the fastest-growing sport in America and so popular? Pickleball has relatively short games, the court is small, it is highly social, and it is very competitive yet friendly. Pickleball is played either by two players in Singles, or with four players in Doubles. Pickleball is accessible to all ages and fitness levels. Equipment costs are relatively small.
Pickleball is a paddle sport invented in 1965 to combine the best elements of tennis, badminton, racquetball, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with solid paddle and a plastic ball with holes. The court is relatively small, only 44’ x 20’, with a three-foot-high net. The ball is somewhat “dead” which allows active play on a small court. The court features a non-volley zone near the net that minimizes the advantage of size and strength.
Elements: Generally, each class will consist of:
- Overview of the session
- Stretching
- Warm-ups
- Explanation and demonstrations of techniques and strategies
- Drills
- Live play with pauses for instruction
What You'll Learn
- Understand safety and injury prevention
- Participate in a quick review of the proper grip, the terms, the rules, the various types of shots, and scoring.
- Participate in drills
- Receive coaching and advice on your play
- Learn game strategy
- Understand how to address common problem areas in play
Who Should Attend
Have you participated in Beginning Pickleball (course #10675) and are looking to enhance your skills? See additional Information for specific requirements. This is not a beginning class.Additional Information
Requirements
- Class members must wear court shoes.
- Class members must supply their own USAPA-approved pickleball paddle. The ABQ Pickleball Club will provide nets and balls.
- Class members should be playing pickleball or have played pickleball multiple times.
- Class members are expected to already know the rules of pickleball, can consistently get their serves in, can consistently get their returns of serve in, can hit volleys at the kitchen, can consistently hit backhand shots, and know a bit of strategy.
- This class is appropriate for any player with a pickleball rating of less than 3.0.
Caution
- Participation is at your own risk. Injuries are not uncommon, including aches, strains, sprains, and bruises.
- Eye protection is recommended.
Safety Information
Participation is at your own risk. Please consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.
UNM Tuition Remission
UNM Staff, Faculty, and Retirees: This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment (Health & Fitness).
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