​🏓 Comprehensive Beginner & Foundation Clinic w/ Coach Pao ​Welcome Players! Whether you are stepping onto the court for the very first time or looking to clean up your technique, this session is engineered to build proper mechanics, shot selection, and court discipline right from Day 1. ​📋 Detailed Session Outline & Breakdown ​1. Welcome, Stance & Grip Basics (10 Mins) ​Equipment & Grip Check: Master the Continental grip to seamlessly transition between forehand and backhand shots without shifting hands. ​Ready Stance & Athletic Base: Proper weight distribution, active footwork, and keeping the paddle paddle-up in front of your chest. ​2. Groundstrokes: Forehand & Backhand Drives (25 Mins) ​Forehand Drive Mechanics: ​Low-to-high stroke path with a closed paddle face for top-spin control. ​Proper weight transfer using hip rotation rather than all arm swing. ​Backhand Drive Mechanics: ​Mastering shoulder turn, compact backswing, and clean contact point out in front. ​Eliminating risky wrist flicks to ensure deep, consistent baseline drives. ​3. Kitchen Control & Dinking Fundamentals (20 Mins) ​Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) Rules: Complete breakdown of kitchen footwork and boundaries. ​Soft Game & Controlled Dinking: Pushing the ball softly using shoulder motion and deadening pace off incoming fast shots. ​4. Serves, Deep Returns & Court Positioning (15 Mins) ​Deep Serves & Serve Returns: Consistent, repeatable underhand strokes targeting deep baseline zones. ​Partner Synchronization: Learning to move together with your partner on the court ("tethering"). ​5. Guided Live Gameplay & On-Court Coaching (30 Mins) ​Supervised Matches: Putting drives, dinks, and serves into real match scenarios. ​Live Corrections: Direct feedback and stroke analysis from Coach Pao between points. ​📌 Event Reminders & Checklist ​Host / Lead Coach: Coach Pao (PhPA Level 1 Certified Coach ​Target Audience: Absolute Beginners to 2.5 Level ​What to Bring: ​👟 Footwear: Non-marking court shoes or sturdy athletic shoes (lateral support recommended). ​🏓 Equipment: Your pickleball paddle (if you don't own one yet, please message Coach Pao in advance to borrow a demo unit). ​💧 Hydration: Water bottle and sports drink to stay hydrated. ​🎒 Gear: Small towel and comfortable athletic wear. ​⚠️ Important Note: Player slots are strictly capped per court to ensure maximum hit reps, personalized feedback, and quality drill time. Please confirm your RSVP early on Reclub!