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• Early Evening Clinic- Serves and Returns

  • When
    February 04, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Bailey Road Park - Cornelius
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Want to put the busy work day behind you or just simply work on your game?   Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These evening clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players for 1 hour of focused skill-building and game play.

  Serves and Returns
  

  Ready to start points stronger and score more? Join us for a fun, fast-paced pickleball clinic all about serves and returns—the shots that kick off every rally. We’ll break down easy-to-use serving tips, where to aim your returns, and how to set yourself up for a great third shot. Expect simple instruction, lots of reps, and upbeat drills designed to boost confidence and consistency. Perfect for beginner and intermediate players who want to tighten up their game and have a good time doing it.
  

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• Lunch and Learn Clinic- Third Shot Mastery - Take Control of the Point

  • When
    February 09, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Bailey Road Park - Cornelius
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  Want to put the busy work day behind you or just simply work on your game?   Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These evening clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players for 1 hour of focused skill-building and game play.

  Clinic: Third Shot Mastery — Take Control of the Point

  The Third Shot is one of the most important—and misunderstood—shots in pickleball. Whether you’re hitting a third-shot drop to neutralize your opponents or driving the ball to apply pressure, mastering this moment can completely change your game.

  In this focused, high-impact clinic, players will learn when and why to choose each third-shot option and how to execute it with confidence. Through targeted drills, technique breakdowns, and live-play scenarios, participants will develop the consistency, touch, and tactical awareness needed to take control of the point from the very start.

  What you’ll learn:

  • Proper footwork and positioning for an effective third-shot setup

  • Mechanics for a soft, controlled third-shot drop

  • Learn about the latest 3rd shot strategy called "drips" - drives followed by drops

  • When to use a third-shot drive—and how to make it effective
    

  • Reading your opponents to choose the right third-shot strategy

  • Transitioning smoothly from the baseline to the kitchen

  Who this clinic is for:
  Players who understand the basics of pickleball and want to elevate their strategic play, improve point control, and develop the skills needed for consistent success in competitive games.

  Take your game to the next level by mastering the shot that sets the tone for everything that follows.

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• Early Evening Clinic- Third Shot Mastery - Take Control of the Point

  • When
    February 11, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Bailey Road Park - Cornelius
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  Want to put the busy work day behind you or just simply work on your game?   Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These evening clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players for 1 hour of focused skill-building and game play.

  Clinic: Third Shot Mastery — Take Control of the Point

  The Third Shot is one of the most important—and misunderstood—shots in pickleball. Whether you’re hitting a third-shot drop to neutralize your opponents or driving the ball to apply pressure, mastering this moment can completely change your game.

  In this focused, high-impact clinic, players will learn when and why to choose each third-shot option and how to execute it with confidence. Through targeted drills, technique breakdowns, and live-play scenarios, participants will develop the consistency, touch, and tactical awareness needed to take control of the point from the very start.

  What you’ll learn:

  • Proper footwork and positioning for an effective third-shot setup

  • Mechanics for a soft, controlled third-shot drop

  • Learn about the latest 3rd shot strategy called "drips" - drives followed by drops

  • When to use a third-shot drive—and how to make it effective
    

  • Reading your opponents to choose the right third-shot strategy

  • Transitioning smoothly from the baseline to the kitchen

  Who this clinic is for:
  Players who understand the basics of pickleball and want to elevate their strategic play, improve point control, and develop the skills needed for consistent success in competitive games.

  Take your game to the next level by mastering the shot that sets the tone for everything that follows.

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• Coached Skills and Round Robin - All Levels

  • When
    February 14, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Bailey Road Park - Cornelius
  • Spaces left
    14

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  This 1 1/2 hour clinic is among our most popular as it combines learning and refining new intermediate-level skills with actual game play that is observed by certified instructors who provide real-time coaching in a game-like setting.
  
  Pickleball Skills & Round Robin Clinic

  Level: Beginner–Intermediate | Format: Coaching + Guided Play

  Take your pickleball game to the next level with our dynamic Coached Skills & Round Robin Clinic, designed for players who want focused instruction and plenty of fun, competitive gameplay.

  What to Expect

  Targeted Skills Coaching
  Participants receive hands-on instruction from an experienced pickleball coach covering essential techniques such as:

  • Consistent and controlled dinking

  • Third-shot drops and drives

  • Volleys and net positioning

  • Serve and return accuracy

  • Footwork, court awareness, and doubles strategy

  Guided Drills With Feedback
  Each skill segment includes structured drills where players practice at a comfortable pace while receiving real-time corrections and tips.

  Round Robin Play
  Put your new skills into action! The clinic wraps up with a fun, organized round robin. Players rotate partners and opponents, gaining experience in a variety of game situations. Coaches observe play, offer strategic advice, and help players think through point construction and teamwork.

  Who It's For

  • Players who know basic rules and want to improve technique

  • Newer players hoping to gain confidence before joining leagues

  • Intermediate players looking to sharpen consistency and strategy

  • Anyone wanting a coached environment that still includes real gameplay

  Why You’ll Love It

  ✔ Perfect blend of instruction and live play
  ✔ Supportive, positive coaching style
  ✔ Great way to meet other players at your level
  ✔ You’ll leave with specific takeaways you can use immediately in your matches

  
  
  

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• Lunch and Learn Clinic- Beat Bangers: A Smart Defense Pickleball Clinic

  • When
    February 16, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Bailey Road Park - Cornelius
  • Spaces left
    7

  Register

  Want to put the busy work day behind you or just simply work on your game?   Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These evening clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players for 1 hour of focused skill- building and game play.

  Beating Bangers: A Smart Defense Pickleball Clinic 
  

  Tired of opponents who think every shot is a highlight-reel smash? Our Beating Bangers Clinic teaches you how to turn their power into your advantage. This clinic focuses on the strategies, techniques, and mindset needed to neutralize hard hitters and regain control of the game.

  What You’ll Learn:

  • Reset Mastery: How to absorb power and drop the ball softly back into the kitchen including third-shot drops.

  • Defensive Footwork: Positioning that keeps you balanced, ready, and unfazed by fast balls.

  • Blocking & Countering: Use simple mechanics to turn their pace into controlled, winning shots.

  • Strategic Patience: When to slow the game down, when to speed it up, and how to frustrate bangers into making mistakes.

  • Smart Court Awareness: Reading swing cues and anticipating drives before they happen.

  Who It’s For:
  Players who want to feel confident against aggressive hitters—especially at the beginner to intermediate levels.

  Outcome:
  Walk away with the tools to stay calm under fire, reset with precision, and dictate the pace of play. No more getting overwhelmed by speed—learn to make bangers play your game.

  
  

  
  
  
  

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• Early Evening Clinic- Beat Bangers: A Smart Defense Pickleball Clinic

  • When
    February 18, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Bailey Road Park - Cornelius
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  Want to put the busy work day behind you or just simply work on your game?   Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These evening clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players for 1 hour of focused skill- building and game play.

  Beating Bangers: A Smart Defense Pickleball Clinic 
  

  Tired of opponents who think every shot is a highlight-reel smash? Our Beating Bangers Clinic teaches you how to turn their power into your advantage. This clinic focuses on the strategies, techniques, and mindset needed to neutralize hard hitters and regain control of the game.

  What You’ll Learn:

  • Reset Mastery: How to absorb power and drop the ball softly back into the kitchen including third-shot drops.

  • Defensive Footwork: Positioning that keeps you balanced, ready, and unfazed by fast balls.

  • Blocking & Countering: Use simple mechanics to turn their pace into controlled, winning shots.

  • Strategic Patience: When to slow the game down, when to speed it up, and how to frustrate bangers into making mistakes.

  • Smart Court Awareness: Reading swing cues and anticipating drives before they happen.

  Who It’s For:
  Players who want to feel confident against aggressive hitters—especially at the beginner to intermediate levels.

  Outcome:
  Walk away with the tools to stay calm under fire, reset with precision, and dictate the pace of play. No more getting overwhelmed by speed—learn to make bangers play your game.

  
  

  
  
  
  

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• Juniors Clinic - Grades 1-6

  • When
    February 21, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Bailey Road Park - Cornelius
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Give your child the opportunity to experience the fastest growing sport in the country.  Young people everywhere are discovering why so many others just like them are catching the "pickleball fever".

  This clinic is for young juniors who are brand new or relatively new to pickleball. The clinic will focus on basic skills (serves, drives, returns, drops), rules of the game, and basic strategies. The first half of the clinic will focus on skills. Participants will play in coached games for the 2nd half of the clinic. Participants will be grouped according to age and ability.

  This is the first-ever clinic of its type so don't let your child miss out on this unique opportunity.

  Juniors Instructors Kevin McKenzie and Ken Miles

  
  

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• Juniors Clinic - Grades 7-12

  • When
    February 21, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Bailey Road Park - Cornelius
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  Give your child the opportunity to experience the fastest growing sport in the country.  Young people everywhere are discovering why so many others just like them are catching the "pickleball fever".

  This clinic is for Middle and High School students who are brand new or relatively new to pickleball. The clinic will focus on basic skills (serves, drives, returns, drops), rules of the game, and basic strategies. The first half of the clinic will focus on skills. Participants will play in coached games for the 2nd half of the clinic. Participants will be grouped according to age and ability.
  

  This is the first-ever clinic of its type so don't let your child miss out on this unique opportunity.

  Juniors Instructors Kevin McKenzie and Ken Miles

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• Lunch and Learn Clinic- Real-time Coaching During Game Play

  • When
    February 23, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Bailey Road Park - Cornelius
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  Want to put the busy work day behind you or just simply work on your game?   Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These evening clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players for 1 hour of focused skill-building and game play.

  Real-Time Pickleball Coaching Clinic
  

  Elevate your game—right on the court, right in the moment.

  This dynamic, on-court coaching clinic is designed for players who want actionable feedback as they play. Instead of stopping for long lectures or drills, participants receive immediate guidance during real points, rallies, and game scenarios. Our coaches observe your positioning, shot selection, footwork, and strategy in real time, offering quick corrections and tactical insights that you can implement instantly.

  Through live point play, situational coaching, and personalized instruction, players learn how to:

  • Improve court positioning and anticipate opponents’ shots

  • Make smarter decisions under pressure

  • Use more effective shot selections (dinks, drops, drives, resets)

  • Communicate and coordinate better with partners

  • Reduce unforced errors through efficient movement and paddle preparation

  This clinic is perfect for players who learn best by doing and want to accelerate their progress with practical, in-the-moment adjustments. Whether you’re preparing for tournament play or looking to break through to the next skill level, our real-time coaching approach delivers fast, lasting improvement.

  Format:
  Live game play + immediate feedback
  Small group environment for personalized attention

  Ideal For:
  Players of all levels who want answers to the question "what am I doing wrong"

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• Early Evening Clinic- Real-time Coaching During Game Play

  • When
    February 25, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Bailey Road Park - Cornelius
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  Want to put the busy work day behind you or just simply work on your game?   Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These evening clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players for 1 hour of focused skill-building and game play.

  Real-Time Pickleball Coaching Clinic
  

  Elevate your game—right on the court, right in the moment.

  This dynamic, on-court coaching clinic is designed for players who want actionable feedback as they play. Instead of stopping for long lectures or drills, participants receive immediate guidance during real points, rallies, and game scenarios. Our coaches observe your positioning, shot selection, footwork, and strategy in real time, offering quick corrections and tactical insights that you can implement instantly.

  Through live point play, situational coaching, and personalized instruction, players learn how to:

  • Improve court positioning and anticipate opponents’ shots

  • Make smarter decisions under pressure

  • Use more effective shot selections (dinks, drops, drives, resets)

  • Communicate and coordinate better with partners

  • Reduce unforced errors through efficient movement and paddle preparation

  This clinic is perfect for players who learn best by doing and want to accelerate their progress with practical, in-the-moment adjustments. Whether you’re preparing for tournament play or looking to break through to the next skill level, our real-time coaching approach delivers fast, lasting improvement.

  Format:
  Live game play + immediate feedback
  Small group environment for personalized attention

  Ideal For:
  Players of all levels who want answers to the question "what am I doing wrong"

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• Coached Skills and Round Robin - All Levels

  • When
    February 28, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Bailey Road Park - Cornelius
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  This 1 1/2 hour clinic is among our most popular as it combines learning and refining new intermediate-level skills with actual game play that is observed by certified instructors who provide real-time coaching in a game-like setting.
  
  Pickleball Skills & Round Robin Clinic

  Level: Beginner–Intermediate | Format: Coaching + Guided Play

  Take your pickleball game to the next level with our dynamic Coached Skills & Round Robin Clinic, designed for players who want focused instruction and plenty of fun, competitive gameplay.

  What to Expect

  Targeted Skills Coaching
  Participants receive hands-on instruction from an experienced pickleball coach covering essential techniques such as:

  • Consistent and controlled dinking

  • Third-shot drops and drives

  • Volleys and net positioning

  • Serve and return accuracy

  • Footwork, court awareness, and doubles strategy

  Guided Drills With Feedback
  Each skill segment includes structured drills where players practice at a comfortable pace while receiving real-time corrections and tips.

  Round Robin Play
  Put your new skills into action! The clinic wraps up with a fun, organized round robin. Players rotate partners and opponents, gaining experience in a variety of game situations. Coaches observe play, offer strategic advice, and help players think through point construction and teamwork.

  Who It's For

  • Players who know basic rules and want to improve technique

  • Newer players hoping to gain confidence before joining leagues

  • Intermediate players looking to sharpen consistency and strategy

  • Anyone wanting a coached environment that still includes real gameplay

  Why You’ll Love It

  ✔ Perfect blend of instruction and live play
  ✔ Supportive, positive coaching style
  ✔ Great way to meet other players at your level
  ✔ You’ll leave with specific takeaways you can use immediately in your matches

  
  
  

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• Beginners "Meet and Drill" Clinic

  • When
    March 21, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Bailey Road Park - Cornelius
  • Spaces left
    23

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  LKNPA is pleased to offer the next installment of the very popular "Meet and Drill" clinic designed especially for players at the beginner level.  Many beginner players have asked us, "What is the best way to find players who are new to the game but understand the basics?" If you have found open play to be intimidating at times and find it difficult to find a court suitable for your level of play, then this clinic is for you!!! 

  Join 23 other beginner-level players for a morning of drilling and observed game play where you will receive real-time feedback from certified instructors and experienced players.  

  This clinic will offer six 15-minute court rotations, where each court will focus on drills for a different skill. Each court will be led by instructors and experienced players.  The last hour of the clinic will feature observed game play where you will have a chance to use your new skills in a controlled and judgment-free environment.

  Best of all, each participant will receive contact information for all the other participants so you can easily contact each other for future drilling, practicing, and game play.

  
  
  

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• Beginners "Meet and Drill" Clinic

  • When
    May 16, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Bailey Road Park - Cornelius
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  LKNPA is pleased to offer the next installment of the very popular "Meet and Drill" clinic designed especially for players at the beginner level.  Many beginner players have asked us, "What is the best way to find players who are new to the game but understand the basics?" If you have found open play to be intimidating at times and find it difficult to find a court suitable for your level of play, then this clinic is for you!!! 

  Join 23 other beginner-level players for a morning of drilling and observed game play where you will receive real-time feedback from certified instructors and experienced players.  

  This clinic will offer six 15-minute court rotations, where each court will focus on drills for a different skill. Each court will be led by instructors and experienced players.  The last hour of the clinic will feature observed game play where you will have a chance to use your new skills in a controlled and judgment-free environment.

  Best of all, each participant will receive contact information for all the other participants so you can easily contact each other for future drilling, practicing, and game play.

  
  
  

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• Beginners "Meet and Drill" Clinic

  • When
    September 19, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Bailey Road Park - Cornelius
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  LKNPA is pleased to offer the next installment of the very popular "Meet and Drill" clinic designed especially for players at the beginner level.  Many beginner players have asked us, "What is the best way to find players who are new to the game but understand the basics?" If you have found open play to be intimidating at times and find it difficult to find a court suitable for your level of play, then this clinic is for you!!! 

  Join 23 other beginner-level players for a morning of drilling and observed game play where you will receive real-time feedback from certified instructors and experienced players.  

  This clinic will offer six 15-minute court rotations, where each court will focus on drills for a different skill. Each court will be led by instructors and experienced players.  The last hour of the clinic will feature observed game play where you will have a chance to use your new skills in a controlled and judgment-free environment.

  Best of all, each participant will receive contact information for all the other participants so you can easily contact each other for future drilling, practicing, and game play.

  
  
  

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