Beginner Coaching | DUPR 2.0–2.5 | The Paddle Society

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Welcome to TPS Beginner Foundations, a structured coaching clinic designed for players around 2.0–2.5 DUPR who want to build stronger fundamentals and become more confident on court.

This is a small-group coaching clinic, with a maximum of 4-5 players, allowing the coach to provide individual feedback while keeping the session active and practical.

🎯 WHAT WE’LL WORK ON

• Forehand & backhand fundamentals
• Serve & return consistency
• Volleys
• Dinking fundamentals
• Third-shot basics
• Kitchen positioning
• Court movement & positioning
• Basic shot selection
• Doubles communication
• Applying techniques during live play

🏓 SESSION FORMAT

• Small-group coaching
• Coach-led instruction & drills
• Progressive skill development
• Live-ball practice
• Game application
• Individual feedback

The session will move from technique → drills → decision-making → live play, so you can understand not only how to hit the shot, but when and why to use it in a game.

👤 WHO IS THIS FOR?

Recommended for players who:

✓ Are around 2.0–2.5 DUPR
✓ Total beginner or just starting out
✓ Want to improve their fundamentals
✓ Want more confidence during games
✓ Are looking to build a stronger foundation before progressing to higher-level play

Please arrive 10–15 minutes early for warm-up and preparation.

🏓 EQUIPMENT

• Pickleballs provided
• Loaner paddles available
• Players may bring their own paddle

🤝 TPS COACHING PHILOSOPHY

We focus on building good fundamentals, understanding the game, and creating confident players.

You don’t need to be perfect.

You just need to be willing to learn, practise and improve.

THE PADDLE SOCIETY
PLAY • LEARN • CONNECT

Hosted By

Don Lee