Pickleball requires acquisition of a series of skills to execute shots, and in our developmental programming, we focus, isolate, and develop those specific skills needed to progress your game. We often will use the Skill Steps to put the skills through closed, dead-ball application before moving to live-ball.

In racquet sports, skills and techniques are executed for tactical reasons. Players must be taught to understand the situation when receiving the ball and why the skill and technique is needed to send the ball back, all while understanding the tactical and strategic requirements of their level to progress their game. 

We focus on the athlete when developing their game, creating a cooperative and supportive environment where they can thrive. Creating the right challenge level for all players is critical for their development, so differentiation and adaptive learning is key to success.

Players learn best through fun, well-designed, level-relevant games. Gamification of activities allows more engagement, quicker skill acquisition, and memorable social interaction.

As you learn, progress, and play with your new community at Slate, our premier experience will bring a feeling of elation, a wonderful feeling that will positively affect your life.