Pickleball

Beginner students, even those with no prior experience, will be taught the rules and basic concepts of pickleball to prepare them for game play.

What will the students learn in this class?
They will also learn the fundamentals of essential strokes, including forehands, backhands, volleys, smashes, dinks, drops, and serves. The classes will include demonstrations, drills, rallies, and actual game play.

What are the benefits of this class?
Instruction can be provided in both English and Japanese as needed, with a focus on establishing correct technique from the start. Class size will be limited to a maximum of  participants to ensure personalized attention and coaching. Lessons will include not only stroke drills but also opportunities to practice through actual game play.

Who will teach this class?
Sakurako Cunneen is a pickleball Racket Professional Organization-licensed coach with over 20 years of tennis experience and 10 years of padel experience. She has won in major tournaments in Japan and overseas, and represented Australia in padel at the 2024 FIP Seniors World Padel Championship in Spain.

Details

Fall Term

• Sep 4–Dec 11 (14 classes; no class: Nov 27) 
• Thu | 12:30–1:30pm | Ages 5 & above | ¥61,600

• Sep 5–Dec 12 (14 classes; no class: Nov 28)
• Fri | 1:30–2:30pm | Adults | ¥61,600

Winter Term

• Jan 8–Mar 12 (9 classes; no class: Feb 13)
• Thu | 12:30–1:30pm | Ages 5 & above | ¥39,600

• Jan 9–Mar 13 (9 classes; no class: Feb 13)
• Fri | 12:30–1:30pm | Adults | ¥39,600

Spring Term

• Apr 9–Jun 4 (8 classes; no class: May 1)
• Thu | 5–6pm | Adults) | ¥35,200

• Apr 10–Jun 5 (8 classes; no class: May 1)
• Fri | 5–6pm | Adults) | ¥35,200