Pickleball Clinic Hits Palm Desert: Adult pickleball players in Palm Desert can sharpen their skills this August during the Pickleball Clinics Intermediate to Advanced Drill at the Palm Desert Community Center. The sessions run every Friday from August 8 through August 29, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Pickleball Clinics Return to Palm Desert This August
The Pickleball Clinics Intermediate to Advanced Drill is designed for adult players who already show control and consistency in their strokes. Held at the Palm Desert Community Center Gymnasium, the sessions focus on improving court strategy, shot variety, and net play.
Led by instructor Mary Barsaleau, the clinic will run weekly on Fridays from August 8 to August 29. These group training sessions are organized by the Desert Recreation District.
Skills Focus for Intermediate and Advanced Players
This program is tailored for players who can reliably control the direction of most medium-paced and some faster shots. Though these players are still working on shot depth and variety, they show growing confidence and aggression at the net.
The clinic targets advanced techniques such as third shot drops, soft dinks, angled shots, lobs, and increasing pace and control.
Drop-In Options Available
For those unable to commit to the full clinic, drop-ins are accepted. However, these must be pre-approved by the instructor before the clinic date. Participants must show proof of payment—specifically a receipt—on the day they attend.
“Drop ins are available to be paid prior to the date of the clinic with instructor’s approval. If so, please present the reciept to the instructor on the day of,” the event description states.
What Players Can Expect
The sessions provide a structured environment with guided drills and practice sessions to hone skills. While attendees are expected to have foundational pickleball abilities, the focus is on growth through targeted drills.
Impact on the Local Pickleball Community
Clinics like these help players bridge the gap from recreational to competitive play. As pickleball grows in popularity across the U.S., access to quality instruction is key. For Palm Desert players, this clinic provides structure and high-level instruction, potentially elevating the level of local competition.
By providing a pathway to more advanced play, the clinic also supports the broader goal of community-based fitness and engagement through sport.
News in Brief: Pickleball Clinic Hits Palm Desert
Palm Desert hosts Pickleball Clinics Intermediate to Advanced Drill for adult players from August 8 to 29, 2025, led by Mary Barsaleau. Sessions are every Friday at 8:00 AM at the Palm Desert Community Center. Focused on skill development, the clinic allows pre-approved drop-ins with proof of payment.
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