Palm Desert, CA - 2 Day Camp
Palm Desert, CA - 2 Day Camp
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ProConnection Camps
Head Coach: Angie and Alex Walker
Assistant Coaches: Casey Diamond and Greg Dow
Dates: January 4-5, 2025
Location: Monterey Country Club
This camp includes 4 hours of instruction and is available to the following players:
3.5 and Below - Beginner to Low Intermediate
3.5 and Above - Intermediate to Expert
3.5 and Below Curriculum
ProConnection provides a nurturing environment for new players 3.5 and below. Our Professional instructors help players through the rules and fundamentals of the game to develop the solid foundation needed to play pickleball, focusing on the game's most important strokes (Serve, Return, Third Shots, Volleys, Dinks, and Overheads). The purpose and technique of each shot is reinforced by incorporating drills and games specifically designed by ProConnection pros for our curriculum.
Beginner Program Covers:
• Rules (Scoring and All Essential Game Rules)
• Serving and Returning (Grip, Purpose, Positioning, Placement, Technique, Strategy)
• Dinking (Purpose, Techniques, Strategy, Shifting, Communication)
• Transitioning from Baseline to Non-Volley Line (3rd Shot Drops and Drives)
• Punch Volleys (Beating the Bangers)
• Offensive Shots (Drives, Lobs, Overheads)
• Beginner Drills and Games Built Around Every Shot Above
3.5 and Above Curriculum
Our intermediate/advanced camp is intended for players 3.5 and above, focusing on proper mechanics and the strategy of every major shot. Players are taught to recognize weaknesses and how to exploit them in winning play.
This camp is ideal for individuals who have a solid grasp of the basics and are ready to take their game up a notch.
Our Comprehensive 12-Hour Intermediate Program Covers:
• Dinking (Purpose, Techniques, Strategy, Shifting, Communication)
• Transitioning from Baseline to Non-Volley Line (3rd Shot Drops and Drives)
• Volleys (Punch Volleys, Roll Volleys, Reset Volleys)
• Offensive Shots (Roll Volleys, Erne, ATP, Blitzing, Lobs, Overheads, Shoves)
• Serving and Returning (Purpose, Positioning, Placement, Technique, Strategy)
Camp Structure:
Our programs feature top instructors and current touring professionals offering:
• 4-hours of High-Quality Instruction
• Maximum 8 Students to 1 Pro Ratio
• Free Swag Bags
Day 1
11am-1pm
Day 2
9am-11am
1) Pro Demonstration of New Skills
2) Pros Analyze the Players Through Drills
3) Players Play Semi-Competitive Games Reinforcing the New Skill