SBR Pickleball Association holds skills building clinic

Mentor Linda Richter, second from left, prepares her group for serving practice drills. Left to right: Gretchen Malaski, Linda Richter, Consuelo Melhuish, Melanie Ritson and Michelle LeBere.

Mentor Bill Reynolds sets up baskets as targets on the court for his group to practice positioning the ball when they hit.

Helga Stone serves the ball towards the baskets set up by mentor Bill Reynolds.

Rich Ferris, President

The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association recently sponsored two skills-building clinics. Participants were given instruction on serving, return of serve, shot selection and court positioning.

The first session, dedicated to players at the 2.0 level, was taught by Teri Baer, Rick Hanson, Angela Jerman, Bill Reynolds and Marv Richter. Twelve players participated in this event.

The second session, for players at the 2.5 level, was coordinated by Bud Fairbanks who was assisted by Angela Jerman, Bill Reynolds, Larry Richter and Linda Richter. A total of 16 players participated.

Several players remarked that skills learned from the clinic measurably helped to improve their game.

Watch club news for additional sessions that will be held in the future.

Interested in learning Pickleball? New player sessions are held every Tuesday morning at 7:00 a.m. at the Pickleball courts. The club has paddles to loan new players. Please wear court shoes and sunscreen and bring your water bottle.