Strategy Master Class
Who it's for
This Master Class is a 4-lesson series for 3.0+ players who want to play smarter and make better decisions on court. Whether you're learning the basics of positioning or looking to outthink tougher opponents, these lessons will sharpen your tactics and elevate your game.
The focus of the series
This Master Class is a 4-lesson series. Each lesson will focus on a different topic covering decision-making, court positioning, partner communication, and point construction.
What you'll learn
Lesson 1: Court Positioning & Team Movement
Goal: Understand where to be—and when—for smarter doubles play.
Key concepts:
- Full court awareness
- Moving as a unit and partner communication
- How to cover the middle
Structure:
- 15 min: Live demo—poor vs. ideal paddle and body positioning
- 35 min: Movement drills and how to cover court
- 35 min: Scenario-based point play with in-game coaching
- 5 min: Debrief + Q&A
Lesson 2: Shot Selection and high Percentage Pickleball
Goal: Learn the right shots to hit based on court position, opponent pressure, and setup.
Key Concepts:
- What are high percentage shots and when to use them
- Recognizing low-risk vs high-risk moments
- Shot selection based on court position
Structure:
- 15 min: Live demo—right vs wrong decisions
- 35 min: Drills focused on decision-making
- 35 min: Live play with in-game coaching
- 5 min: Debrief + Q&A
Lesson 3: Constructing Points with Purpose
Objective: Understand how to build points deliberately from serve to finish.
Key Concepts:
- Reading your opponents’ weaknesses
- How to create and exploit openings
- Setting up a win 2–3 shots ahead
Structure:
- 15 min: Live demo—serve + return patterns, dinking with intent
- 35 min: Partner drills: plan and execute specific 3-ball combos
- 35 min: Scenario-based point play with in-game coaching
- 5 min: Debrief + Q&A
Lesson 4: Adapting to Various Player Styles
Objective: Learn how to recognize opponent patterns and adjust your strategy in real time.
Key Concepts:
- Spotting different player styles(e.g., drive-heavy, dink-averse, lobbers)
- Adjusting based on opponent strengths/weaknesses
- Mid-game strategy shifts (changing serve targets, switching roles, pace control)
Structure:
- 15 min: Live demo—how to read and react (assistant plays "predictable" vs "adaptive" styles)
- 35 min: Scenario-based drills where players must play against a set pattern and figure out how to counter it
- 35 min: Mini matches with layered challenges (e.g., after 4 points, switch tactics or serve placements)
- 5 min: Debrief + Q&A