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If you’re just learning the basics and have limited racquet sports ability, you’re a ROOKIE! Your participation in these clinics will help our Pro Staff evaluate your ability and direct you to the correct Open Play sessions at FPC when you’re ready. 

Goal- to help new players be more comfortable and competitive in FPC Beginner Open Play

• Intro and review - proper scoring, two bounce rule, offense-defense and proper position of serving and returning teams.
• Proper serving technique, how to return serve and to successfully sustain a Pickleball point in a live play format.
• Development of the proper pendulum stroke on the forehand & backhand side 
• Gaining confidence to approach the NVZ (kitchen) to develop proper dinking techniques and volleying skills.

Our Pro Staff will work with new players to get them on the court playing in our Open Plays in no time.

• Monday - Friday

Fee is $25/person (1 hour, 4 people) + $10.00 guest fee. 

Each lesson is an individual registration.

Max 4 people

If our Pro Staff moves you up from ROOKIE OR you have a racquet sports background, you’re ready for NEXT STEPS CLINICS. Your participation in these clinics will help our Pro Staff evaluate your ability and direct you to the correct Open Play sessions at FPC. As you continue in these clinics, you will stay competitive and possibly advance to the next Open Play level at FPC!

Goal - to help developing players advance their game to FPC Beginner/ Intermediate and even Intermediate Open Plays

• Learning to consistently dink while changing directions from cross court to down the line forehand & backhand.
• Keeping your advantage and not retreating from the NVZ (kitchen)
• Will learn to sustain a short volley exchange at the net.
• Developing a consistent 3rd shot drop to help you aggressively move to the NVZ (kitchen) as the serving team. 
• Helping teams work together to approach NVZ (kitchen) for dinks & volleys.
• More advanced movement and mobility drills developing court quickness.
• Work and focus on improving control on forehand and backhand groundstrokes (direction, depth, height)
• Learning proper technique especially on the backhand side
• Growth in ability to keep ball in play during short rallies.
• Development in shot selection, shot placement, shot power and shot depth including serves and return of serves.

• Monday - Friday

Fee is $25/person (1 hour, 4 people) + $10.00 guest fee. 

Each lesson is an individual registration.

Max 4 people

Goal - to help competitive players stay tough and grow the tools needed to progress to FPC Advanced Open Plays

Knows and working on consistency.... 

• Can consistently dink while changing directions from cross court to down the line forehand & backhand
• Punches volley to the back 1⁄2 of opponent court to keep opponents at the baseline
• Performs 3rd shot drop from the baseline for purpose
• Moving forward as a team to approach NVZ for dinks & volleys
• Demonstrates control on forehand and backhand groundstrokes (direction, speed, depth, height) Keeps ball in play during rallies and is aware of minimizing errors
• Able to communicate effectively with partner and utilize different strategies to expose opponent weaknesses • Using deeper and higher returns to approach the net quicker
• Uses offensive lobs effectively
• Demonstrates better placement and depth on serves and return of serves

• Monday - Friday

Fee is $25/person (1 hour, 4 people) + $10.00 guest fee. 

Each lesson is an individual registration.

Max 4 people

Goal - to build a game that is tournament ready, successfully strategic, mentally tough and athletically sound to advance as an expert player

These clinics are for players who have demonstrated a high level of competitive play in our Intermediate and Advanced Open Plays. 

An FPC Pro Staff member will introduce high level live ball drills to warm-up, but the focus will be on game play. 

The Pro will then make the “fourth” player on the court and regular games will be played. The Pro will stop and critique play at times to demonstrate proper shot selection, court coverage, player responsibility and focus on strategic adjustments to help you play better Pickleball! 

As you continue in these clinics, you will stay competitive and possibly advance to the next Open Play level at FPC! 

Although you can register individually, we recommend that you sign-up with players you know at your level.

• Monday - Friday
• Max of 3 people 

Fee is $33.33/person + $10.00 guest fee.

These clinics are for players who have been competing and are looking to improve their skills with high-energy drills and strategy sessions. As competition gets tougher, it becomes more difficult to stay competitive and to advance in level, these clinics will help players overcome the pitfalls that hold them back from advancing.

For continuity and flow of play we request either registering as a group or communicating with our staff before registering. 

Please call the Club to book this level lesson - 

• Monday- Friday
• Max of 4 people 

Fee is $25.00/person + $10.00 guest fee.

Monthly features of Kevin's Pickleball Boot Camp -

• Certified Teaching Pro on Each Court (4/1 Ratio)
• Each Pro with Dedicated Lesson Plan
• Individual Attention & Challenges
• Fast Paced Live Ball Drill
• Intensify Your On-Court Experience
• MVP Get's FREE "I Survived Boot Camp"      Sport Shirt!

FPC Members feedback after attending Kevin's Boot Camp -

• "I learned so much...lots of individual      attention...fantastic day!"
• "I will be the first to sign-up next time!"
• "Another awesome Boot Camp, the pros were      super!"
• "Today you totally fixed my drives, I could scream      with joy!"
• "Boot Camp was awesome, loved all the      instruction!"
• "All the pros reinforce each other, great      job!"

Each Boot Camp features Kevin's friends, who are some of the best Pickleball Teaching Pros in NJ -

• Mickey Cook - PPR ertified, PRC Head Pro, Racquets      Direct CCCC
• Judy Tacach - PPR Certified, Former WTA Pro, PPTA Star
• Jason Dratman - PPR Certified, PTR Certified since 1995
• Shari Silverman - PPR Certified, Former RU Women's Team
• Marc Bondi - PPR Certified, PPA National Gold Medal      Singles
• Gregg Fanus - PPR Certified, ITA Coach, Head Coach CU      Tennis
• Elyse Eichman - PPR Certified, PPA & APP Gold      Medals
• Ralph Shearer - PPR Certrifed, PCM & VP Teaching      Pro
• Roselyn Goldsmith - PPR Certified, PCM & VP      Teaching Pro
• Steve Cacaam - PPR Certified, PTR & PPTR Certified,      FECC Professional  

Our trainers are prepared to work on skills of your choice at your personal level.

Please call the club to book all private/semi-private lessons. 

Private Lessons $100.00 per hour Max 1 Person

Semi-Private Lesson $50 per hour/per person Max 2 people

$10.00 guest fee.

 
Kevin is offering a Private Group Option for clinics this year!

-Personalized Drills & Workouts    
- Specific Focus for Next Level Play
- Improve with Players you know!
- Assure Clinic Level of play           

is accurate!

Having a Private Group is as easy !

STEP 1 - Choose Your Weekly 1-hour time slot!

STEP 2 - Form Your Group!
Get 4 players together who will attend each week OR make a weekly schedule with a larger group (suggestion is 6-8 but more would work). With extra players you’ll create and submit to FPC a weekly rotation schedule. Other players in your group can be subs and you can trade spots if necessary.

Our trainers are prepared to work on skills of your choice at your personal level.

Please call the club to book

Goal: Elevating Strategy Through Angle Mastery, Sequences, and Positioning

This lesson is meticulously designed for players aspiring to excel in a variety of settings, be it tournaments, leagues, or partner-play social events. With a deliberate focus on strategy over technique, this session equips players with insights into the "when" and "why" of specific shots while placing significant emphasis on optimal positioning and anticipation. The majority of this lesson immerses you in live gameplay scenarios, delivering hands-on experience in the art of strategic decision-making.

This lesson accommodates a group of 3 or 4 players.  Pro Instructor Robbie embracing the dual role of player and facilitator. Robbie will strategically intervene, offering guidance during key moments throughout the session.

Goal:  Elevating Strategy, Teamwork, Communication, and Game Planning Across All Skill Levels 

This private lesson is tailored for players seeking to collaborate effectively in various settings, such as tournaments, leagues, or partner-play social events. Emphasizing strategy over technique, this session aims to empower players with insights into the "when" and "why" of specific shots, how to generate and anticipate sequences, and ways to manage the tempo of the game. The majority of the lesson will immerse you in actual gameplay scenarios, providing practical experience in strategic decision-making.

Lesson Options:
Partners have two enticing options:

 1. A private team lesson, where you and your partner exclusively occupy the court, guided by Robbie who will bring a 4.0+ player to join his team.

*Cost of this lesson is $60.00 per player

2. Alternatively, the second option involves two teams participating in the lesson simultaneously, with Robbie taking on the role of both player and facilitator. Robbie will intervene and provide guidance at strategic moments during the session.

Twice a week Robbie runs open plays for mixed levels to provide real-time game skills. 

Skills change weekly so keep a look out for a skill you are trying to perfect!!

COST is $17 for 90 minute

$20 for 120 minute