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Introduction to Pickleball - Pickleball 101

Pickleball 101 is your quick start to pickleball fun.

This fun-filled, activity-based lesson will give you the practice you need to be able to start playing pickleball with confidence.

Designed for beginners to pickleball, go from giggles to glory - you’ll laugh, learn and play.

In Pickleball 101, you are going to learn to play pickleball by playing.

• You are going to hit a tonne of balls
• You’ll learn and practice the basics of the serve, return and volley.

You’ll learn the rules of pickleball and how to score, but this isn’t a theory lesson. The focus will be on what makes pickleball fun - hitting the ball back and forth over the net.

Plus you’ll learn strategies including:

• How to gain an advantage on your opponents, by giving you more time for your shots and stealing time from your opponents.
• How to position yourself on the court to make it harder for your opponents to win points

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Pickle Hub Pickleball Lessons Program

This Introduction to Pickleball is lesson 1 in the pickleball lessons program that comprises 5 easy lessons to master the basics and paddle your way to confidence.

1. Pickleball 101 - Introduction to Pickleball
2. Pickleball 102 - Applying Pressure at the Net
3. Pickleball 103 - Handling a Team at the Net Part 1
4. Pickleball 104 - Handling a Team at the Net Part 2
5. Pickleball 105 - Responding Effectively to a Drop

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What to Bring

• All equipment is provided, including paddles and balls
• Bring a water bottle
• Wear tennis shoes (or similar) with non-marking soles. No thongs or sandals.

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New to Pickleball?

If you’ve never played pickleball before, or you’re new to pickleball, your first step is this Introduction to Pickleball - Pickleball 101 - Lesson 1. Once you’ve attended this Pickleball 101 lesson, you can progress to Pickleball 102.

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Played before?

If you’ve previously played pickleball or you’ve previously attended an Intro to Pickleball or Come and Try Pickleball session, you can jump straight into Pickleball 102/Lesson 2 if you wish. Though we encourage you to join the Pickleball 101 Lesson 1, as there are tactics and strategies you’re sure to want to know that aren’t covered in most other Come and Try sessions.

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Venue

Nissan Arena is an indoor venue with over 600 free car parking spaces available in the Park n Ride carpark. Best parking is on Level 1, then walk across to the stadium.