HOP PICKLEBALL TRAINING

The HOP offers over 100 training opportunities per month and 14 Coaches ready to elevate your game. Check CourtReserve.com for class days and times. To register for a training class, please use CourtReserve or call the HOP at 910-253-7780.

A “group class” is a minimum of 4 players; if fewer than 4, the HOP will do it’s best to fill the class in order to save it from cancellation.


HOP PRIVATE LESSONS: One Hour

  • 1 Person - $72 with Occasional (Free) Membership

    $65 with Regular or Frequent Memberships

  • 2 People - $45/each with Occasional (Free) Membership

    $40/each with Regular or Frequent Membership

  • 3 People - $35/each with Occasional (Free) Membership

    $30/each with Regular or Frequent Membership

  • 4 People - $30/each with Occasional (Free) Membership

    $25/each with Regular or Frequent Membership

BEGINNER CLASSES

BEGINNING PICKLEBALL: 

If you are new to pickleball, this is the class for you!

Objective: Introduce students to pickleball fundamentals, ensuring they have fun while building a solid foundation in technique and game understanding.

$50 for 2-hours, and a $15 credit to your CourtReserve account is included!

  • Wednesdays - 4-6 pm

  • Saturdays - 12-2pm

100 SERIES:

Our series of 5 beginner classes (1-hour each) are offered weekly. Each class is designed to help beginners understand the concept of each shot as well as teach the proper technique. You may take classes in any order. Fee based on membership level. Check Court Reserve for schedule!

101 - Serves - Drop vs Volley

  • Objective: Introduce students to both pickleball serves, ensuring they have the technical understanding to execute each serve type properly.

102 - Return of Serve - Forehand & Backhand

  • Objective: Introduce students to both a proper forehand and backhand stroke, ensuring they have the technical understanding to execute each properly.

103 - 3rd Shot Drop - Why & How?

  • Objective: Introduce students to “why” they should hit a 3rd shot drop and the technique to perform this shot consistently.

104 - Dinking - Mechanics & Footwork

  • Objective: Introduce students to dinking and get them comfortable with basic strategy, footwork and proper forehand and backhand techniques.

105 - Volley - At the NVZ (Kitchen)

  • Objective: Introduce students to the proper technique when volleying at the Non-Volley Zone, helping reduce pop-ups!

CHURCH of PCKLBL

Tell your non-pickleball friends about our FREE 2-hour monthly training for new or novice players (2.75 and under) - one hour of drills, one hour of supervised game play. Held on Sunday’s from 8am to 10am (Check Court Reserve for availability, limited to the first 16 students)

PLAY with a COACH (2.75 & 3.0 Ratings)

Objective: Students get a better feel for the flow of a game when playing with a Coach. Proper game strategy, positioning and instant feedback after each point.

INTERMEDIATE CLASSES


200 SERIES

Elevate your game with our series of five 1-hour intermediate classes. Offered weekly, each class is tailored to help intermediate players enhance their skills. The 200 Series classes can be taken in any order, with fees based on membership level.

201 - Serving - Deep / Power / Spin

  • Objective: Deep, powerful serves help set the tone for each point, learn how to get more power, depth and even some spin on your serves.

202 - Ground Strokes - Forehand & Backhand

  • Objective: Once you get the basics down, it’s time to explore spin and power. This class will give you the technique to hit harder, better shots on your return of serves and 3rd shot drives.

203 - 3rd Shot Sequence (3rd, 4th & 5th shots)

  • Objective: Learn to control the game with an understanding of the importance of these shots and how each influences the other.

204 - Dinking With Purpose

  • Objective: Gain control of a point, slow down the game and learn how to create opportunities for more/better offensive play.

205 - Fast Game - Attacks & Resets

  • Objective: Understanding when to attack, and how, as well as learning how to defend against attacks by resetting the ball.

PLAY with a COACH (3.25 - 4.0 Rating)

Objective: Students get a better feel for the flow of a game when playing with a Coach. Proper game strategy, positioning and instant feedback after each point.

SPECIALTY TRAINING

PICKLEBALL PLUS (PP):

Want to master a specific skill? Try our focused training classes.

Each class in this series is designed to help players hone in on specific skills. The HOP's Pickleball Plus classes are designed to elevate your game and enhance your technique! You may take classes in any order. Fee is based on your membership level.

  • PP Forehand (Top-Spin)

    Objective: Deep, powerful serves help set the tone for each point, learn how to get more power, depth and even spin on your serves.

  • PP Backhand (Slice or 2-Hand)

    Objective: Once you get the basics down, it’s time to explore spin and power. This class will give you the technique to hit harder, better shots on your return of serves and 3rd shot drives.

  • PP Reducing Pop Us

    Objective: Understand why pop ups happen and what you can do to minimize them at the non-volley zone.

  • PP Fast Game - Overheads & Placing Attacks

    Objective: Learn proper form when hitting overheads as well as the importance of aiming your shots.

  • PP Bring It - Backhand Rolls & Flicks

    Objective: Level up your game with this offensive weapon. Learn how to identify when you should hit each shot as well as the proper technique for each.

  • PP The First 5 Shots

    Objective: Pattern recognition is an important part of becoming a higher level player. This class will break down each shot, what patterns you should watch for and how to react to each scenario.

  • PP The Art of the Lob

    Objective: Lobs can be seen as ‘controversial’, but until they outlaw them, you should learn when and how to execute them to benefit your game.

  • PP Skinny Singles (Learn/Play/Grow)

    Objective: The best game you can play to practice all aspects of Pickleball! Grab a friend, come learn how to play, get some expert tips and start playing!

  • PP Ball Machine with a Coach

    Objective: A ball machine is a great way to practice! Attend this group class to hone in on your forehand, backhand, volleys and more!

  • PP 30/30 - Drill for 30, Play with a Coach for 30

    Objective: A great way to spend an hour…drill for 30 minutes and then play a game, all under the watchful eye of a HOP coach.

  • BALL MACHINE DRILL WITH COACH: Come and practice your shot accuracy, punch volleys, blocking, or any other shot you’d like to work on. HOP Coaches will use the ball machine to give each player the opportunity to hit numerous balls and provide helpful feedback. All skill levels welcome!