event

Jun

24

Pickleball serve clinic for beginners

Join certified instructor George Shackelford on Wednesday, June 24, to work on your serve!

If you are a new player to pickleball and know the rules and basic order of play, it’s time to start working on specific skills that will help you enjoy the game more. In this class you will learn the 5 basic steps to a good and consistent serve:
  • Proper stance and footwork
  • Best ball drop
  • Swing plane
  • Weight shift and hip rotation
  • Follow through

Clinic time: 10:00 – 11:30 am

Open to the public. $25 per person (All Access member discount available).

Please register at our front desk or call the 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).