Anthem Ranch Instruction

Playing Pickleball at Anthem Ranch

At Anthem Ranch, all things "Pickleball" starts with..... 

• An introduction to our various systems that get you out on the courts and playing (I.e. Court Reserve... Whats App...Google Groups.... Rosters) to play pickleball at Anthem

§ An introduction to the policies, procedures and guidelines specific to our community. 

§  Determining what your specific instructional needs may be......

§  Learning the rules of the game

§  Learning the basic skills of the game

§  Identifying your pickleball experience

For players new to the game, the Club offers a New Member Orientation (described below). These sessions typically last 2 hours and are organized on an ongoing basis, as demand warrants.

Currently being developed is the 

Anthem Ranch School of Pickleball 

Starting in Spring of 2025

 Geared to all levels of play

New Player Orientation

All things Pickleball starts here with a New Player introduction to the game of pickleball and some details on playing the game at Anthem Ranch. Typically lasting two hours, covering the basic rules of the game.  Clinics are organized on an ongoing basis for groups of 2 or more.

Basic Rules of The Game 

Explain court lines and basic layout.

• Where 'service' begins (right hand court), and where the service ends.  

• Types & rules of the serve including the 'two bounce rule'.

• Alternating positions of server when a point is scored.

• When is a point scored? How to keep score. 

• Calls (ball hitting on line) 'NVZ' line on serve. 

• Kitchen (NVZ - Non Volley zone) area.

• Paddle grip. 

• Forehand, backhand volley and ground strokes.

• Rotation of players through several points. 

Playing Pickleball at Anthem Ranch

• Introduction to the various systems needed to play pickleball at Anthem Ranch

  • Court Reserve

  • WhatsApp

• Introduction to the policies of playing pickleball at Anthem Ranch.

For more information contact: Cindy Peters, New Player Development

Mobile: 805-459-2370

Email:  cpeters1057@gmail.com

Anthem Ranch Skills and Drills - Beginner/Intermediate Level

These free instruction programs are for Club members and will be taught on Anthem Ranch courts.

Instruction is centered around the most important skills of the game for beginners to intermediate levels players new to the game. Sessions cover important rules of the game and how and why we use different shots.

The one-hour classes are taught by Anthem Ranch players with a

1 to 4 student/instructor ratio.

Information on classes will be sent to members in advance via email and class schedules will be posted on the website.  If you are a new player and would be interested in attending, you can typically register online at CourtReserve or contact 

Nancy Youngren at myoung5335@yahoo.com 

or 

Cindy Peters at cpeters1057@gmail.com.  

This is not a drop in clinic, you are asked to register for the class to ensure student/instructor ratio and help determine the number of courts to reserve.  

If you have problems with registration, please contact either Cindy or Nancy.

You are NOT required to attend all sessions. 

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Jodie's Wednesdays Clinics - Intermediate Level

every other Wednesday 12:00-2:00

Courts 1-4

Join C+ and B players at this "drop in" clinic focusing on dinking, ground shots, third shot drops, and serving.

To indicate your interest and get set up for clinic communications, contact Jodie Jodamioli13@gmail.com with your phone number. 

Make sure you have installed WhatsApp on your phone for messaging.  

All correspondence will go through the “Jodie’s Wednesday Clinic” on the WhatsApp group.

 Contact Jodie Damioli:   

Cell 330-503-8214

Email:  Jodamioli13@gmail.com