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Lessons & Clinics |
BEGINNER LESSONS: EVERY FRIDAY, Court 1
Lesson will go over basic safety and equipment, rules of the game, and some beginner play. There will be paddles & balls available for those without equipment. Sneakers, preferably tennis shoes, required. You may repeat the lesson to improve your comfort and understanding of the game before attending a Novice Lesson. Beginner Lessons run EVERY FRIDAY. Meet on court # 1.
BEGINNER LESSONS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Limit your participation in this class to no more than 4 sessions so others may benefit from the lessons. Please check the calendar for times and special events that may require canceling classes. Also be aware of weather related cancellations.
ADVANCED BEGINNER LESSONS, PLEASE CHECK MASTER CALENDAR FOR SCHEDULE
1.5-2.0 Skill. After the Beginner Lessons your confidence should be stronger yet you know there is much more to learn. Good technique helps you with better ball control and the aiming your shots. We start playing some games wit the emphasis on learning the stroke techniques. Cost is $10 for non-members, FREE to PPA Members. Please check the calendar for special events that may require canceling classes. Test out procedure is to show mastery of hitting five forehand groundstrokes consecutively and five backhand groundstrokes consecutively.
NOVICE LESSONS, PLEASE CHECK MASTER CALENDAR FOR SCHEDULE
2.0-2.5 Skill. When you are happy with your stroke technique and can hit five forehands and five backhands in a row, you are ready for this class. We practice the net game to get ready for playing matches. You also will learn the "soft game" as well as the proper service technique and importance of serving it DEEP, returning it DEEP and approaching the NVZ. Cost is $10 for non members, FREE to PPA Members. Please check the calendar for special events that may require canceling classes. Test out procedure is to show mastery of the drill, "Serve, return, drop, drop, drop."
INTERMEDIATE AND INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED LESSONS, PLEASE CHECK MASTER CALENDAR FOR SCHEDULE
3.0-3.5 Skill. When you can consistently hit and aim ground strokes, serves, and dinks AND can compete in 3.0 level round robins then you are ready for intermediate clinics. Give yourself a test. Can you do the "serve, return, drop, return, drop, drop, drop" drill? maybe not well but can you do it. Our drills require that you aim and hit five good shots in row in order for the drill to be successful. This clinic stresses doubles strategy, aiming, footwork, and positioning. Cost is $10 for non members, FREE to PPA Members. Please check the calendar for special events that may require canceling classes. Test out procedure is to show mastery of the drill, "Drop, return, drive, return, drop, return, drop, drop, drop". This test out allows you to join the Advanced Intermediate group that follows the intermediates.
TRAINING UP CAMPS
These will be taught by PPA instructors focusing on skills, strategies and mechanics.
Clinics are held at the Pioneer Park courts, dates and times are listed on our
PLACEMENT IN CLINICS
When you want to join a lesson, try to evaluate which clinic you should join using the above descriptions. Adjust your level as you see fit BUT the instructors have the final say. If you are hitting good shots very hard at our beginners and advanced beginners, you should move up to the next higher lesson. If you are hitting in the net or hitting out too much during our drills, consider moving to an easier clinic.
TEMPERATURE RULE
1. Go to https://weather.com
2, Input "Prescott, AZ"
3. Click on "Hourly"
4. Look at "Thursday 12:00 - 4:00 pm
5. If any temperature is 93 degrees or higher, or 40 degrees or lower, the Thursday 12:00 - 4:00 pm lessons will be cancelled. Instructors will most likely not show up.