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Does your intermediate-level play face these challenges?

• Your serve/returns are good but 3rd shot drops are not consistent
• You spend too much time in the transition zone and pop up
• At NVZ you often let the ball bounce rather than volleying it

Check out this clinic with certified pickleball instructor George Shackelford!

You may sign up for the full session or a la carte classes.

Schedule: December 8, 9, 10, 11. 12:00 – 1:30 pm.

12/8: 3rd shot drop – adding top spin

12/9: Transition zone, working to NVZ

12/10: Roll & punch volleys

12/11: Interim. Dinking, push dink, moving opponents, speed ups

Program fee: $70 for full 4-class session or $20/class

Please pre-register: Stop by our front desk or call the desk at 540-825-0000. Don’t delay; this clinic is for a maximum of four players and will fill up.

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 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).