Advancing from 3.0 to 3.5

Instructors: Shakil Nobes and Ben Leinhard

$55 for MPA Members
$70 for Non MPA Members (contact programs@miltonpickleball.ca)

This clinic is designed for players rated around 3.0 who want to level up their game and reach a consistent 3.5 rating. It focuses on refining technique, improving consistency, and developing smarter doubles strategies—all essential for advancing in competitive recreational or tournament play.

Players who:

• Understand the rules and scoring
• Can rally and keep the ball in play
• Struggle with consistency, shot selection, or strategy
• Are actively trying to improve their competitive play

Skill Level: Solid 3.0 players aiming for 3.5

🔹 Technical Skill Development

• Consistent and deep serves and returns
• Reliable third-shot drops and drives
• Controlled dinking with purpose and placement
• Volleys and resets under pressure

🔹 Tactical Awareness

• Shot selection based on court position
• Understanding when to drop vs. drive
• Transition zone movement and patience
• Basic stacking and partner communication

🔹 Situational Drills & Live Play

• Real-game scenarios with coaching
• Focused drills to apply skills in context
• Targeted feedback to improve decision-making

By the end of the clinic, players will:

• Improve consistency in key shots under pressure
• Develop reliable third-shot drops and purposeful dinking
• Understand and apply basic doubles strategies
• Improve footwork and positioning in the transition zone
• Build confidence to play at the 3.5 level in rec or league matches