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PICKLEBALL 300 with certified instructor George Shackelford

3/9, 13, 16 & 18, 1:00 – 2:30 pm. Fee: $120 (All Access members 10% discount)

For advanced beginners/beginning intermediate players (DUPR 2.8-3.3); it is preferred that participants have taken PB 200 or 250.

Program will focus on intentional serves and returns, block volleys against bangers, footwork and body position, proper player position on the court, 3rd shot drop shots, preventing pop ups, and shot placement.

Please register via the member portal or at the front desk (540-825-0000).

Instructor George Shackelford is 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 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).