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Pickleball
What is Pickleball?
- A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.
- Played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net.
- Played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes.
- Played as doubles or singles.
- Can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels
Brief History About Pickleball
Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, Washington. Three dads – Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum — whose kids were bored with their usual summertime activities — are credited for creating game. Pickleball has evolved from original handmade equipment and simple rules into a popular sport throughout the US and Canada. The game is growing internationally as well, with many European and Asian countries adding courts.
Pickleball Clinics
THE CLINICS AT THE D W S Z ACADEMY… IS MANAGED BY MARC MASSAD OUR U S A INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS.
ABOUT THE ACADEMY
The Academy offers clinic opportunities with some of the world’s best pickleball pro lavers. Most clinics take place at our Dubai international headquarters.
THE INSTRUCTORS
• All clinics feature MARC MASSAD as lead instructor
• 1 – 2 guest pro instructors at each site
• Teacher-to-student ratio limited to 8:1
THE CURRICULUM
Two-hour clinics are divided into three skill levels (3.0, 3.5 and 4.0+). Content is catered to each skill level. Includes:
• Ready position Effective dinking Technique & strategy
• How & when to attack Transition zone & resetting point
• Third shot drops & drives Weaponizing the serve & return
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