ADULT CLASSES

Sports Beginner Pickleball

AGES 18 & UP INSTRUC TOR: PARAGON PICKLEBALL

This class is specifically for NEWBIES, TOTAL BEGINNERS, or people with little to no experience. Students will go over every shot they’ll need to learn to play, including how to score, the different areas of the court, and basic court position. If it’s your first time playing, we welcome you to the amazing world of pickleball! A total beginner rating would most likely fall between 1.0-2.0. For questions, please email Coach Drew at paragonpickleball@gmail.com

Beginner/Advanced Beginner Tennis

AGES 18 & UP

INSTRUC TOR: JOHN FOGLI

Join one of the tennis classes at the scenic Orinda Community Center tennis courts. Small classes. Class times may change due to player levels. Tennis Levels: Beginner: Designed for those with little or no background playing tennis. Course introduces fundamental strokes (forehand, backhand, serve, and net play); rules, scoring, and court play etiquette. Advanced Beginner: understands grips, ground strokes and can begin to control the serve. Emphasis on technique, doubles strategy, and movement on the court. The USTA will rate you under 4.0 but above 3.0. The USTA will rate the advanced player a 4.0 and over.

Intermediate/Advanced Tennis Class

AGES 18 & UP INSTRUC TOR: JOHN FOGLI

Join one of the tennis classes at the scenic Orinda Community Center tennis courts. Small classes. Class times may change due to player levels. Tennis Levels: Beginner: Designed for those with little or no background playing tennis. Course introduces fundamental strokes (forehand, backhand, serve, and net play); rules, scoring, and court play etiquette. Advanced Beginner: understands grips, ground strokes and can begin to control the serve. Emphasis on technique, doubles strategy, and movement on the court. Intermediate: Players have a basic understanding of the game, can sustain a rally, and has a serve that exhibits some control, but needs a second serve. The USTA will rate you under 4.0 but above 3.0. The USTA will rate the advanced player a 4.0 and over.

Advanced Beginner Pickleball

AGES 18 & UP INSTRUC TOR: PARAGON PICKLEBALL

This clinic is for students who have limited experience but can sustain a short rally with players of equal ability. They also have the basic ability to keep score. In this class players will master the primary rules of the game, learn how to hit a forehand and backhand with direction, accurately place serves, and improve proper court positioning. An advanced beginner’s rating would be around a 2.5. E-mail Drew Diefenbach at paragonpickleball@gmail.com for any questions.

Intermediate Pickleball

AGES 18 & UP INSTRUC TOR: PARAGON PICKLEBALL

This clinic is for 3.0 level players who most likely avoid their backhand side and use their forehand as a weapon/strength. Students in this class will learn how to hit with more directional intent and consistency on their dinks. 3rd shot drops, volleys, overheads, and serving with more diversity will all be covered as well.