Fleet Aces Pickleball Club – Coaching Information
Our Coaching Philosophy
We are committed to delivering coaching for players of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re brand new to the sport or looking to refine advanced skills, our structured coaching pathway ensures you always have opportunities to grow your game and gain confidence on court.
Regular Coaching Sessions
Our coaching programme provides frequent sessions led by experienced and supportive coaches. Members can book sessions, frequently at a subsidized rate, making skill development accessible to everyone. Sign‑up links and schedules will appear on our website and Spond.
Playlists & Session Management
To ensure fun, competitive and well‑balanced sessions, we support all Hosts with training on seeding and mixing play within ranked groups. Fleet Aces uses Matchup as our standard playlist tool, ensuring transparency, fairness, and provides smooth session organization.
Rankings & Player Development Pathway
We operate an open and supportive ranking process so players can benchmark themselves and track improvement. Players wishing to ‘play up’ may complete the self‑assessment form and, following review by the Ranking Committee, can trial the group above. This structure ensures fairness while encouraging progression for every player.
Coaching Programme Overview
Session 1 – The Basics: Safety, warm‑up, ready position, split step, court etiquette, dinking, volley technique, and reset shots.
Session 2 – The First Three Shots: Serve consistency, return depth, and effective third‑shot options.
Session 3 – Key Additional Shots: Reset recap, punch and cushion volleys, offensive lobs, and lob retrieval.
Session 4 – Introduction to Strategy: Net dominance, communication, when to approach, ‘down‑the‑middle’ principles, and exploiting backhands.
Early sessions emphasise technical execution, while later sessions incorporate tactical decision‑making and gameplay understanding.
Digital Resources
We provide players with ongoing support through digital handouts and reference guides, including:
- Common technical and tactical errors
- Choosing the right pickleball paddle
- Spond usage guidance and resources
- Pickleball England registration, festival information, and the official rulebook