Player Development
at Sawyer Point
New Player Lesson
Have you been wanting to give this pickleball thing a try? Feeling unsure about how to get started? Sign up for a New Player Lesson to learn the basics of the game and meet other new players. Click below to view the calendar for date options and secure your spot. Each person attending needs a reservation to participate. The lesson is about one hour. Maximum of 8 participants to 2 instructors. We will provide all equipment needed. Please show up with good tennis shoes because safety is important. During the lesson you will learn the basics of the game and how to start playing at Sawyer Point. Once you have reserved your spot, scroll down to watch our “Getting Started…Introduction to Pickleball" videos (courtesy of Better Pickleball). You will want to watch these videos before you arrive for your session.
Intensive Drill Sessions
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These sessions will focus on improving technique and usage for the most common shots in pickleball, with each week focusing on on one of four distinct programs that will be on a rotation. Each session is 2 hours; drills and exercises will take up the first hour with the remaining time being devoted to full games. Spots are limited to eight players per session (with a required minimum of three players for a session to run). Schedule: Week of May 4th: Serves & Returns Week of May 11th: Third Shots Week of May 18th: Transition Shots Week of May 25th: Dinking
Small Group Lessons
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These sessions are designed for players seeking development of their doubles strategies, corrections on bad habits, and coaching on fundamental pickleball skills. Each session will be 1 hour of drills and strategy-based mini-games, focusing on shot-selection, making good choices, movement, communication, and building successful rallies. Exactly eight players required per session.
Three & Me Sessions
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Grab two friends and sign up for a "Three-and-Me" session if you're looking for an hour of gameplay with a coach! These sessions are designed for players wanting even more individual feedback and direct play with an instructor. Expect real-time feedback, intensive coaching, and strategic play designed to elevate decision-making. These sessions require exactly three participants of similar skill level, so please sign up together!
Ball Machine
**For MEMBERS ONLY. Learn about becoming a member here.
Need to work on your dinking game? Maybe your third shot drop is not "dropping" how it should. Whatever part of your pickleball game needs work, the high-tech ball machine will throw many different looks at you. In a sport like pickleball, where repetition & consistency are so important we think that our members would greatly benefit from using the ball machine. -------------------------------------------- ***For insurance liability purposes, the ball machine can only be rented by MEMBERS of Pickleball at Sawyer Point.
Intro to Ball Machine
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If you are a Member of Pickleball at Sawyer Point and have never reserved our Ball Machine service but would like to learn more, attend this one-time introduction. Following a short review of how it is used, we will work on some drills as a group. In a sport like pickleball, where repetition & consistency are so important we think that our members would greatly benefit from using the ball machine. -------------------------------------------- ***For insurance liability purposes, the ball machine can only be rented by MEMBERS of Pickleball at Sawyer Point.
In addition to the three introductory videos above you can register for a Free Getting Started Video Course at https://betterpickleball.com/beginners.
The Pickleball Professionals at Better Pickleball created this free Getting Started Video Course that's specifically designed to help new players avoid common pitfalls and gain the knowledge and tools they need to confidently step onto the courts and fully enjoy this thrilling game.