Pickleball is social and fun! This class is geared for the player who wants to learn the game and all of its rules. Each week, the focus will shift to a different element of the game. During each class there will be instruction, player development skills & drills and game play. You are expected to attend the entire session. The instructor provides the pickleball racquets and balls. Students may choose to bring their own.This program takes place at the Groton Country Club courts. Here is what they are saying about Sue's class: "Small size meant that you got individual tips and advice. Excellent instructor!" "The class was perfect for someone interested in learning the basics of pickle ball. Sue Adams did a great job explaining the rules of the game and answering any questions the group had." "I liked four things equally: Sue's upbeat and methodical instruction; having rackets available to "test drive"; the Prescott's registration interface with follow-up to Pickleball Open play dates; being with real, live, human beings. Thank you Prescott for making this happen!!" "The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and helpful." "The instructor was incredible! Her love of the game was infectious. She was so patient and encouraging." "I really appreciated the effort the instructor made at making us all better players.""The instructor was awesome! It was a small class so we really got a lot of time to learn and practice." "Sue was an incredible instructor! She was patient and able to give kind, helpful feedback to everyone in the class even with multiple things happening at once. You can feel her passion for pickleball!" "The class was a great introduction to Pickleball. Sue was a great instructor - knowledgeable, very patient, and encouraging as we learned. The small class size was very helpful."

Kids will learn the basics, essential skills, and game rules through fun, age-appropriate instruction. Participants can play with friends or be grouped with others of a similar age and skill level. Whether they're new to pickleball or ready to improve their game, this program offers a fun and welcoming way to learn, play, and make new friends. The instructor will provide the paddles. Bring your own paddle, if you have one. Kids must wear sneakers, bring water and a nut-freee snack. No sandals or flip-flops allowed. The class will be held at the Groton Country Club courts.

This Pickleball class is designed for players who have already learned the game and want to improve their skills. Topics include: Week 1, Sep 14 & 16: Serves, Scoring, Footwork, and Coached Match PlayWeek 2, Sep 21 & 23: Better Returns, 3rd shot drops, slice options, and Coached Match PlayWeek 3, Oct 5 & 7: Volleys, Overheads, Lobs and Coached Match PlayWeek 4, Oct 19 & Oct 21: Player’s Choice and Coached Match Play Students are required to attend all classes of the session. Prerequisite: You must have taken a Learn to Play class to register. The class will be held at the Groton Country Club pickleball courts.

Learn to Play Tennis 101 is a one-hour class held weekly for three consecutive weeks. Designed for beginner players, this program introduces the fundamental skills needed to enjoy tennis. Participants will learn the forehand, backhand, volley, and serve through fun, engaging drills and activities. Each class builds on the skills learned in the previous session, helping players build confidence and consistency while getting plenty of practice time. By the end of the program, players will have a solid foundation and be ready to rally and begin playing with others.All students must wear sneakers, bring a water bottle and tennis racquet.This program will take place at the Groton Country Club courts.

This five-week class, 90-minute Tennis and Pickleball 101 program is designed for beginner players. This program introduces the fundamental skills needed to enjoy pickleball and tennis. Each class builds on the skills learned in the previous session, helping players build confidence and consistency while getting plenty of practice time. By the end of the program, players will have a solid foundation and be ready to rally and begin playing with others. The instructor provides the pickleball paddle and balls and will provide junior sized tennis racquets.Students may choose to bring their own paddle and racquet. Players must wear sneakers and bring a water bottle. The class will be held at the Groton Country Club courts.

This class is designed for kids ages 9-10 who want to learn tennis technique by hitting many balls and improving rally production, including serves, returns, forehand, backhand, and volleys. The program is designed for beginners and intermediate beginners. Participants must attend all three classes in a session. The instructor will provide the rackets. Bring your own racket if you have one.Kids must wear tennis or court sneakers and bring water. No sandals or flip-flops allowed. The class will be held at the Groton Country Club tennis court. Participants do not need a Groton Country Club guest or individual membership to attend the program but if they want to play after class, they will need to obtain an account with the Groton Country Club.

Kids aged 7-8 will learn basic tennis skills in small groups, receiving personalized attention to enhance their hand-eye coordination through a variety of easy-to-follow, quick games. The instructor will bring both beginners and advanced beginners together to learn, play, and practice. Kids will make continuous progress with each practice.The program is designed for beginners and intermediate beginners. Participants must plan to attend all three classes in a session. The instructor will provide rackets. Bring your own racket if you have one.Kids must wear tennis or court sneakers and bring water. No sandals or flip-flops allowed. The class will be held at the Groton Country Club tennis court. Participants do not need a Groton Country Club guest or individual membership to attend the program, but if they want to play after class, they will need to obtain an account with the Groton Country Club.