Skill Development

Skill
Clinics

The fundamentals that actually move the needle. Small groups, focused reps, real progress.

Dill Dinkers
Weekly
2 Hours
5–10 Players
Beginner Clinics

Pick Your Focus

Each clinic targets one skill. Weekly sessions. Max 10 players per group.

Beginner · Level 2
Clinic 02
The Third Shot Drop
The Most Important Shot in Pickleball

If you want to win more points, learn the third shot drop. This soft, arcing shot neutralizes your opponent's advantage and lets you move into the kitchen, where the game is really won. We'll build it from scratch with intentional, repetitive reps.

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Time: TBD · Weekly sessions
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Dill Dinkers · Atlanta, GA
90 min instruction + 30 min play
Beginner Soft Game Small Group
Beginner · Level 3
Clinic 03
The Dink
Win the Soft Game at the Kitchen

Pickleball is won and lost at the non-volley zone. Dinking is exchanging soft, controlled shots cross-court or straight ahead to create openings and stay patient under pressure. This clinic develops the touch, placement, and footwork to own the kitchen.

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Time: TBD · Weekly sessions
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Dill Dinkers · Atlanta, GA
90 min instruction + 30 min play
Beginner Kitchen Game Small Group
Beginner · Level 4
Clinic 04
Court Positioning
Be in the Right Place at the Right Time

Most beginner mistakes aren't about shots. They're about where you are on the court. This clinic covers movement patterns, stacking basics, when to rush the net, and how to cover your half without giving your opponent easy angles. Play smarter without hitting harder.

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Time: TBD · Weekly sessions
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Dill Dinkers · Atlanta, GA
90 min instruction + 30 min play
Beginner Strategy Small Group
Intermediate · Level 2
Clinic 02
Speed Ups & Roll Shots
Attack When the Opportunity Is There

At the intermediate level, you start seeing attackable balls. The question is whether you can do something with them. This clinic covers recognizing the right moment, generating pace from the kitchen, and rolling shots at the body to create unattackable situations for your opponent.

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Time: TBD · Weekly sessions
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Dill Dinkers · Atlanta, GA
90 min instruction + 30 min play
Intermediate Attacking Small Group
Intermediate · Level 3
Clinic 03
The Lob
Use It Right, Defend It Better

The lob is one of the most underused and misunderstood shots in pickleball. When to throw it, how to disguise it, how deep it needs to land, and how to track one down when it's hit over your head. This clinic covers all of it from both sides of the shot.

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Time: TBD · Weekly sessions
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Dill Dinkers · Atlanta, GA
90 min instruction + 30 min play
Intermediate Strategy Small Group
Intermediate · Level 4
Clinic 04
Transition Zone
Stop Getting Burned in No Man's Land

The space between the baseline and the kitchen line is where most intermediate points are lost. This clinic teaches you how to move through it with purpose, which balls to take out of the air, how to split step, and when to push forward vs. retreat and reset.

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Time: TBD · Weekly sessions
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Dill Dinkers · Atlanta, GA
90 min instruction + 30 min play
Intermediate Movement Small Group
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Intermediate Clinics Coming Soon

We're building out the next level. Drop your email on the homepage to be the first to know when they open up.

The Experience

How Each Clinic Works

Two focused hours. One skill. Real instruction, real reps, and real game time to put it together.

90 Minutes
Instruction & Drilling
Coached breakdown of the skill, live demos, and structured drills designed to build the right habits through intentional repetition. No guessing. You'll know exactly what to work on and why.
30 Minutes
Open Play
Take what you just worked on into real game situations. Play with your clinic group while the coach gives feedback in real time. This is where the drilling becomes instinct.
Every Session
Small Group Energy
Max 10 players means you get more reps, more coaching attention, and a crew that's all working toward the same thing. You'll know everyone in the room by the time you leave.
Good to know
Minimum of 5 registered players required to hold the clinic
Maximum of 10 players per session. Spots fill fast.
All clinics run weekly. Register for a single session or come back each week.
Paddles available to borrow if you don't have your own yet
Each clinic is beginner-friendly. No prior experience required.
Clinics held at Dill Dinkers. Exact time TBD, check back soon.
Need to Know

Who This Is For

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Never Played Before

Perfect starting point. These clinics assume zero prior experience. We'll teach you the rules, the lingo, and the fundamentals that give you a real foundation to build on. You don't need to know what a kitchen is when you show up. You will when you leave.

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Played a Few Times, Stuck at the Same Level

You've got the basics down but keep making the same mistakes. These clinics are designed to break those habits and replace them with intentional, coached technique. Small groups mean you get the individual feedback that group open play never gives you.

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Want Structure, Not Just Free Play

Open courts are great. But they don't make you better. If you're the kind of person who wants to understand the why behind what you're doing and actually see improvement over time, this is built for you.

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Looking to Meet People in the Community

10 people in a room working on the same thing is a fast way to make real connections. The pickleball community in Atlanta is growing fast and HIGHRISE is here to make sure it stays good, welcoming, and worth being a part of.

Ready to get to work?

Pick a skill, grab a spot, and show up ready to put in real reps. That's all it takes to start getting better.

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