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Pickleball Lessons
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong using a paddle and plastic ball with holes. It is a game that is appropriate for players of all ages and skill levels. Rules for pickleball are simple, making it a great introductory sport. It can also be quite a challenging, fast-paced, and competitive game when people become more experienced at playing.
Because pickleball rules are like ping-pong, it can be easy for practically anyone to learn how to play. Whether you’ re a beginner who just wants to learn a new sport for fun, or you’ re a seasoned player who craves the thrill of more competitive play, pickleball offers something for everyone.
If you are looking for some great exercise for your mind and body, pickleball can’ t be beat. Playing pickleball allows you to work on your balance, agility, reflexes, and hand-eye coordination without putting excessive strains on your body. Pickleball is a wonderful alternative for older players who used to play tennis, but have physical limitations such as hip, shoulder, knee, or other joint problems.
Sharon Meyer, our FCCSA Pickleball Coach, teaches lessons at the FCCSA Pickleball courts located at 1314 Sheffield Dr, Missouri City. The lessons offered are for players from beginner to intermediate level. There are lessons for ages 8 and up.
Most classes are taught as small group lessons of 4 players, but she also offers private and semi-private lessons. The Intro to Pickleball lesson is 90 minutes and everything is supplied for you. She has Diadem, Joola, and Engage paddles for use during classes.
Visit her website, http:// coachshmeyerpickleball. com for her class schedule and to sign up for her newsletter. You can also email her at sharon @ coachshmeyerpickleball. com for more information or to get signed up for a lesson. She is an IPTPA Level II Certified Instructor. She’ s ready to get you started playing Pickleball or to improve your game.
Adult Pickleball Open Play Monday and Friday 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm & Thursday 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Lexington Colony Court 4 – both pickleball courts
Tennis / Pickleball Court Scheduler – DaySmart Appointments
First Colony Community Services Association( FCCSA) now has a tennis / pickleball court reservation system. DaySmart Appointments will allow residents to schedule a court that meets their needs. No more first come first serve unless the court has not been reserved online. FCCSA approved tennis / pickleball lessons and leagues will be scheduled in the system as well and will continue to take precedent. No resident will be allowed to reserve more than one court on any given day to give all residents an opportunity to play. Please cancel your reservation if the time no longer works for you. If you are 15 minutes late to the court, you forfeit your reservation.
The link to DaySmart Appointments is https:// booknow. appointment-plus. com / b6L56ers. You will need to create an account when you visit the first time. After you register, FCCSA will be notified and then will confirm that you are a resident of FCCSA. After we confirm your residence, you will be able to start reserving a court. Please allow until the next business day for us to confirm your registration if you register after hours or over the weekend. Limit of two registrations per household.
Residents must have a key to access the courts. A court key can be issued at the office for a $ 25 refundable deposit, payable by check or money order.
Please remember non FCCSA tennis / pickleball instructors are not allowed to teach on the courts.
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