4-Week Skill & Strategy Series For players ready to go from just playing... to playing with purpose. Overview: This course builds on your foundational skills with a focus on consistency, control, and confidence. Each week blends targeted instruction with live play scenarios to help you transition from novice to competitive rec or early tournament-ready play. WEEK 1: The Foundation – Reset & Recalibrate Focus: Footwork, contact point, swing prep, and reliable strokes Establishing a repeatable hitting platform Contact point drills (dinks, volleys, drives) Cross-court vs. down-the-line control Footwork patterns: open vs closed stance Live-play segment: “Two-touch rally” challenge WEEK 2: Mastering the Middle – Kitchen Control Focus: Dinking with purpose, positioning, shot tolerance Dink variety (crosscourt, push, spin) Learning to “hold” and change direction NVZ positioning: where & how to stand Reading opponent’s paddle prep Live-play segment: Dink-to-volley progression rounds WEEK 3: Transition Zone – Survive & Thrive Focus: Resetting, third-shot development, and building the point Third shot drop vs drive: when and why Reset mechanics in the transition zone Playing out of no-man’s land Live-play segment: “Climb the ladder” transition challenge WEEK 4: Game IQ – Patterns, Pressure, and Play Focus: Constructing points and managing pressure situations Serve & return placement with purpose Recognizing & exploiting patterns Offensive vs defensive court posture Mental skills: breathing, composure, and resets under pressure Live-play segment: Coached mini-matches with guided feedback

Ready to take your game to the next level? Join us on Court 1, 2, and 3 for a high-energy Skills & Drills session! You’ll focus on specific skills—like drop shots, serve and receive, drives, and resets—through multiple reps, then put them to the test in live open play. It’s the perfect opportunity to refine your techniques, build confidence, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow 3.0+ players. Come ready to hustle, laugh, and elevate your game in a fun, supportive atmosphere. See you on the court! - Event requires 4 or more participants -

For intermediate players with solid rec-play or tournament experience who are ready to level up their control and strategy at the kitchen line. This course helps you establish a solid hitting platform and log high-quality reps to bake in your transition and soft game under pressure. 90-minutes of instruction each week with time to "scrimmage" with your classmates. Session 1: The First Move – Serve, Return, and the Transition Plan Focus: Building reliable patterns to start each point and get to the NVZ Serve placement and return depth Reading your opponent’s position off the return Footwork to transition from baseline to the kitchen Intro to third shot drop vs. third shot drive Drills: return + approach, transition zone resets Game play: Half-court and full-court transition mini games Session 2: Mastering the Third – Drops, Drives, and Decision-Making Focus: Executing third shots with intent to get to NVZ Mechanics and feel of third shot drop When to drop vs. drive Partner movement and communication on thirds Drills: crosscourt drops, drive + crash patterns Game play: “Third Shot Live” challenge games Session 3: Winning the Soft Game – Dinking with Purpose Focus: Constructing points at the kitchen line Dink technique and grip pressure Dink patterns (crosscourt, middle, push dinks) Setting up attacks through soft play Drills: dink consistency ladder, dink-to-attack progression Game play: no-lob, dink-to-win scenarios Session 4: Put it Together – Dictating Play at the NVZ Focus: Applying soft game + transition skills under pressure Recognizing attack opportunities Defending counters and resets Pressure dinks and purposeful shot selection Drills: live point construction from midcourt forward Game play: full-court situational games (only NVZ allowed to win points) --Must have 8 players for this session to take place--