Advanced Drop In (3.5+)

About this event

The 3.6+ drop in is the highest level of drop in play offered at The Court House.

Rating 3.5

Consistent control and placement of medium-paced shots. Able to return fast-paced shots with slightly less success.

Improved control and placement of the ball.

Needs more shot variety.

Can play aggressively at the non-volley zone.

Anticipates opponent’s shots.

Learning the strategy of doubles play.

Rating 4.0

Consistent both forehand and backhand strokes.

Can use spin with some success.

Can occasionally force errors when serving.

May lose rallies due to impatience.

Uses the dink and drop shot successfully.

Demonstrates 3rd shot strategies.

Aggressive net play in doubles.

Full understanding of the rules.

Rating 4.5

Beginning to master placement and spin.

Beginning to master 3rd shot choices.

Good footwork and positioning.

Adjusts game style to account for opponent’s strengths/weaknesses and court position.

Good shot selection. Does not force shots.

Serves consistently and can vary speed and spin.

Good court positioning. Anticipates opponent’s shot.

Rating 5.0

Mastered all shot types. Excellent shot anticipation.

Accurate shot placement.

Forces errors. Limits their own unforced errors.

Mastered dinks and drop shots.

Mastered 3rd shot strategy.

Mastered different strategies and can vary play style.

Raw athletic ability is often what separates 5.0 players from the rest.

Event details

Advanced Drop In (3.5+) is a drop-in session hosted by The Court House in St. Thomas, Ontario. The venue is at 115 Dennis Road, Unit 1, St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 0B6. The next session starts on Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM and ends at 11:00 AM, local time at the club. Sessions continue until May 11, 2027. Registration costs $10 CAD. 10 of 10 spots are open. Players can register online as guests, without a The Court House account. The Court House has 6 courts for pickleball.

Location

The Court House