Pickleball foundational Clinic- 2.5 to 3.0 (Evening)

About this event

Foundations to 3.0: Six-Week Clinic for 2.5 Players

This clinic is for players who know the rules, can keep a friendly rally going and want to start playing with more control and confidence. Over six weeks you’ll build the core skills that move you from 2.5 toward 3.0, with drills, coaching feedback and game play in every session. You’ll leave with cleaner shots, better positioning and a clear plan for what to practice between games.

What you’ll work on:

Week 1, serve and return: consistent, deep serves and returns, and why depth matters.

Week 2, the third shot: an introduction to the third-shot drop and when to drive instead.

Week 3, dinking basics: soft-game control at the kitchen line, with paddle position and footwork.

Week 4, volleys and resets: blocking hard shots and turning fast balls into soft ones.

Week 5, getting to the net: moving forward together, the transition zone and partner positioning.

Week 6, putting it together: point play that applies everything from the clinic.

Who it’s for: players rated 2.5, or anyone who has played a few months and is ready to move past just getting the ball over the net. Each week builds on the last, so try to make all six sessions.

Details:

Coach: Dan Stowell

Price: $169 for all six weeks, $129 or less for members depending on tier

Group size: maximum 8 players so everyone gets individual attention

Bring: paddle, water and court shoes. Balls are provided

Center Court- Your Game, Our Goal!

Event details

Pickleball foundational Clinic- 2.5 to 3.0 (Evening) is a clinic hosted by Gilbert in Shoppes At Val Vista, Arizona. The venue is at 1433 East Williams Field Road, Shoppes At Val Vista, Arizona 85295. The next session starts on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM and ends at 7:00 PM, local time at the club. Sessions continue until December 14, 2026. Registration costs $169 USD. 8 of 8 spots are open. Players can register online as guests, without a Gilbert account. Gilbert has 10 courts for pickleball.

Location

Gilbert