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Pickleball 102 is for players that have developed a good understanding of the game and are looking to improve their skills! If you have taken Pickleball 101, this is the clinic for you.

This clinic will be taught by certified instructor George Shackelford.

Pickleball 102 will teach basic footwork and body position for consistent shots. Participants will work on the technical aspects of good shot making (footwork, backswing, weight transfer, hip rotation, and follow through). The class will primarily use serves and return of serves to practice these technical skills of shot making.  

Maximum of 8 participants.

Date: August 14. 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.

Program fee: $25

Please pre-register: stop by our front desk or call the desk at 540-825-0000.

Meet clinic instructor George Shackelford

Certified by the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), official education & certification partner of USA Pickleball.

George discovered pickleball after moving from Houston, Texas to Culpeper in 2017. After developing his own game, he began coaching friends and helping them improve their games. Along with three other local players George co-founded the Culpeper Pickleball Club and helped advance pickleball in the Culpeper area. He is an experienced tournament player and enjoys helping his students to prepare for tournaments. As a PPR-certified coach, George enjoys working with players of every level. At PRFC, George has taught Pickleball 101 and clinics for players seeking to build a strong foundation focused on shots, footwork & body position (PB 201) and players interested in developing specific shots, positioning and overall strategy (PB 350). During summer 2026 he coached PRFC’s youth pickleball camp.