Weekly Pickleball Curriculum for Tucson Kids

Each week, Ready Set Pickle brings Tucson kids new pickleball skills and life lessons that extend far beyond the court. Our weekly curriculum focuses on teamwork, confidence, respect, and perseverance—giving every child a chance to grow through play. Check back here each week to see what your child is learning and how we’re helping them develop character, discipline, and a love for the game.

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Week 10 – Pod Training & Game Readiness (Nov 24 - 26, 2025)

This week we introduced pod training across four skill groups. Players worked on deep returns, drops, volleys, teamwork, and fun rally games—giving every child a level-appropriate challenge and big confidence boosts on the court.

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Week 6 – Two-Bounce Rule & Rally Readiness (Oct 13–17, 2025)

Week 6 focused on the two-bounce rule and rally readiness. Students practiced serve-return-rally flow, teamwork, and confident play through cooperative games, “Pickleball Simon Says,” and mini-matches.

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Week 5 – Volleys & Dinks Integration (Oct 6–10, 2025)

This week blended volleys and dinks to teach control, quick decisions, and teamwork. Students practiced soft vs. hard shots, cooperative rallies, and fun group challenges like “Kitchen Monster Tag.

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Week 4 – Volley Basics & Net Reactions (Sept 29–Oct 3, 2025)

This week’s Ready Set Pickle sessions focused on volley control and quick reactions at the net. Kids built confidence through partner rallies, balloon challenges, and teamwork-driven games.

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Week 3 – Intro to Dinking (Sept 22–26, 2025)

This week’s Ready Set Pickle sessions introduced dinking fundamentals. Kids learned control, accuracy, and teamwork through creative drills, balloon rallies, and mini games that built confidence and coordination.