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Clinics & Drills Pick a skill. Drill it. Walk out better.

60 focused minutes on one part of your game. Skill-bracketed groups of 4–8, one ERA pro, seven different formats.

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What's a Clinic?

A workshop for one part of your game.

A clinic is the middle ground between a private lesson and just showing up to play. The pro picks a single theme — say, third-shot drops — and the whole hour is structured drills, live reps, and feedback on that one thing.

You leave with one thing genuinely fixed. Not "I learned about the soft game today." More like "I can actually drop the ball into the kitchen now."

  • ·4–8 players per clinic, grouped by skill level
  • ·60 minutes — focused enough to drill, short enough to stay sharp
  • ·One pro, one theme — no wasted time covering the basics
  • ·$15–$35 per clinic — price varies by format
Sample Hour

How a clinic flows.

Themes vary across all 7 clinics — the rhythm stays the same.

0:00
Warm-up & brief

Dynamic warm-up, partner up, pro sets today's theme.

0:10
Demo & form check

Pro demos the shot or technique. Mechanics, contact point, follow-through.

0:20
Drill blocks

Reps, reps, reps. Individual feedback as you go.

0:40
Live application

Short games where you have to use what you just drilled.

0:55
Cool-down & next steps

Quick recap, what to drill on your own, suggested next clinic.

Standard Clinics

Open enrollment. Up to 8 players.

Skill-grouped clinics, all-inclusive. Court, balls, and a certified pro included.

Brand New
First-Timer

Intro to Pickleball

Never held a paddle? Start here. Rules, scoring, paddle basics, kitchen rule, and your first real points by the end of the session.

Any level · 8 max · 60 min
$15
Building Blocks

Intermediate Clinic

Sharpen the soft game, tighten serves and returns. Drills focused on consistency, footwork, and reading shots before they happen.

DUPR 2.50+ · 8 max · 60 min
$20
Pace & Pressure

Advanced Clinic

Pace, placement, pressure. Live-ball drills focused on closing points, transition zone work, and defending under attack.

DUPR 3.00+ · 8 max · 60 min
$20
Champions Track

Targeted prep, max 4 players.

Small-group, high-rep coaching tuned to the bracket you want to compete in. $35 per clinic — same price across all four levels.

Road to
3.0
Champions
DUPR 2.50+
4 max · $35
Road to
3.5
Champions
DUPR 3.00+
4 max · $35
Road to
4.0
Champions
DUPR 3.50+
4 max · $35
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Road to
4.5
Champions
DUPR 4.00+
4 max · $35
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Don't see what you want? Tell us — if 4+ players ask for it, we'll run it.

Common Questions

Before you sign up.

What's the difference between a clinic and a private lesson? +
A private lesson is 1-on-1 and 100% about you — faster but more expensive. A clinic is a small group (4–8 players, depending on format) at the same skill level — cheaper, social, and you'll see other players struggle with the same things you do.
How do I know what skill level I am? +
If you're not sure, start with the next bracket below where you think you are — you'll get more out of a clinic where you're working on cleaning things up than one where you're surviving. Pros at ERA can also rate you informally during open play.
What if a clinic doesn't get enough sign-ups? +
Each clinic has a minimum to run. Standard clinics (Intro / Intermediate / Advanced — 8 player max) need at least 4 sign-ups; if we're short, the clinic auto-cancels 24 hours before and you're refunded. Road to Champs prep clinics (4 player max) need at least 2 players to run.
Do I need a paddle? +
If you have one, bring it — you should drill with the paddle you actually play with. If you don't, we have loaner paddles at the desk.
Can I sign up the day of? +
If a spot is open on PlayByPoint, yes. Most clinics fill 24–48 hours ahead, especially the Road to Champs prep clinics (4 players max). Booking early is safer.
Can you run a custom clinic for my group? +
Yes — we run private clinics for groups of 4 or more on a theme of your choice. Birthdays, work outings, friend groups training together for a tournament. Contact us for pricing.

Pick a skill. Fix it.

An hour from now, you could already be better at one specific thing.

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