Everyone learns a little differently, so we have an array of resources to learn the basics, improve specific skills, and use advanced strategies to take your game to the next level.

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Drilling

Drilling is the fastest way to get better and have more fun playing Pickleball. Watching these videos will help a great deal, but practicing specific shots and scenarios is how you get better.

Join the Drill at the Complex Pickleheads group to schedule or join a drilling session.

Beginner Level

You are new to the sport and learning the basic rules, standard shots, and court positioning required to have fun in a doubles pickleball game.

• 9 Simple Rules to for Beginners

• Rules Summary

• Video Recommendations

  • How Do I Grip My Paddle?

  • John Cincola's BEST Pickleball Tip - Mindset of Hitting The Ball

  • Court positioning Fundamentals

  • 5 Things I wish I knew when I started Playing Pickleball Don't Make the Same Beginner Mistakes I Did 

Intermediate Level

You have played enough to be knowledgeable of the rules, shots, positioning, etc. and are working to develop consistency and accuracy for improved shot selection and execution, as well as effectively using proper strategies.

• Professional instruction is the quickest way to learn the proper way to play the game and get to the next skill level, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, etc. Check out the Professional Instruction section below for more information.

• Video Recommendations

  • You Need to Know This Pickleball Strategy First Before Anything Else! Works for All Levels.

  • 5-part series to Master Your Pickleball Transition Game and Win More Immediately

    • Your Serve is a Weapon

    • Use Your Drive the Right Way

    • The 3rd Shot Drop, and How to Use It

    • Transition Defense and Partner Positioning

    • The Finale!! Lets Put it All Together

  • Most Common Mistake That Is Killing Your Game - 3 Keys to an Effective Return

  • The Forehand Drive in 3 Simple Steps *Also works well for serves

  • Movement Patterns the Pros Use

  • Learn to Move like a Pro

  • You Can Learn Any Spin in Pickleball With 2 Simple Concepts

  • Dink or Attack

  • John Cincola's FAVORITE Pickleball Tip - Get Set Before Hitting the Ball

Advanced Level

You have good consistency, accuracy, and power, execute proper strategies well, and are working on specialized shots and strategies to compete at high levels.

• Professional instruction and coaching is a critical resource for people looking to play at the highest levels. Check out the Professional Instruction section below for more information.

• Video Recommendations

  • Drill Your Pickleball Game Like A Pro

  • Improve Fast with Ball Machine Drills

  • Hit Your Roll Volley Like A Pro

  • Learn the Shot Selection of a Pro Player

  • How the Pros Practice, Including Breakdown and Point Analysis

  • Secrets of the Pros - Fast Hands at the Net

Professional Instruction

Watching videos and playing regularly can get you far, with enough time, but getting immediate feedback from a knowledgeable professional will help you make dramatic improvements in a short time.

• Billy McKinney is one of the highest recommend instructors in the area. 

• Pickleball Charlotte has a team of qualified instructors and offers clinics and lessons on a regular basis.