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

  • When
    April 29, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Bailey Road Park - Cornelius
  • Spaces left
    8

  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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• Beginners "Meet and Drill" Clinic

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

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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
    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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