Palm Desert Pickleball Skills Clinic: From July 11 to August 1, 2025, adult players can join pickleball clinics focused on intermediate to advanced skills. These sessions take place every Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Palm Desert Community Center Gymnasium, located at 43-900 San Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert, California.
The clinics are led by instructor Mary Barsaleau and are designed for players who have developed consistent strokes and some directional control. The goal is to help participants grow their skills with a variety of drills and strategies to improve match performance.
Skills Development and Training Focus
The clinics focus on group drills that strengthen control and precision. Players attending are expected to manage medium-paced and faster shots with some accuracy. While they still need to build shot depth and variety, they show signs of confident play at the net.
Attendees are introduced to techniques like the “third shot drop,” as well as a mix of dinks, soft shots, angles, lobs, and increased shot pace. These tools are aimed at helping players advance their game and improve decision-making during rallies.
Drop-In Policy and Requirements
Players who wish to drop in must receive approval from Mary Barsaleau before attending. Once approved, payment must be made in advance. A receipt must be shown to the instructor on the day of the clinic.
The clinics are open to adults and are held indoors, ensuring sessions go on regardless of weather. The setting also supports focused, consistent training in a comfortable space.
A Chance to Grow and Compete
This clinic offers a structured way for experienced players to improve. By combining skill-building with game strategies, the program helps players level up for both casual games and competitive play.
Opportunities like these support growing interest in pickleball and meet the needs of a developing community of athletes who want to continue learning and playing.
News in Brief: Palm Desert Pickleball Skills Clinic
Palm Desert Community Center is offering group pickleball clinics for adults at an intermediate to advanced level. Held Fridays from July 11 to August 1, 2025, these clinics focus on improving shot control and strategy. Instructor Mary Barsaleau leads the training. Drop-ins must be approved and paid in advance.
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