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Willy's 90 minute Clinics for 
April 2026

Every Wednesday

Free for Club Plus members!

$25 to drop in!

Clinic topics will be the same for each session by date.

Session #1 8:30am - 10:00am

Session #2 10:00am - 11:30am

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April 1st ,2026
Stretch / Warm-up / Fast Hands Volley Drill
Topic #1 “How to Beat Bangers?”
Beat the Bangers from the Baseline
Beat the Bangers from the Transition Zone
(Find out what this game is about!!!!)

April 8th, 2026 
Stretch / Warm-up / Fast Hands Volley Drill
Topic #1 ”non- volley zone- the soft game- push and roll dinks”

fore hand and two hand back hand push and topspin roll dinks 


focus on swing /variable targets/ eliminate dead dinks/ when to push deep!/ how to move your opponent/ stop playing vertical/ when to lean in and be aggressive / put topspin on your dink/when to dink cross court.

April 15th, 2026
Stretch / Warm-up / Fast Hands Volley Drill
Topic #1 transition zone offense

goal: earning the non volley zone

positioning/long dinks and push shot

what to do with the 3rd and 5th shot?

when to attack

game of the week- 7/11
April 22nd, 2026

transition zone- defense

positioning/ resets/mindset/where do i hold my paddle?/how to progress through the transition zone

reset at your feet 

reset at your midsection

wgere to be defensive and when to be aggressive
April 29th, 2026
Topic #1 “the second shot setting the stage for game play!”

forehand/ backhand shots from the baseline 

focus: court positioning/ footwork/ readying the paddle swing extensions/ target/ movement unto the transition zone 

attacking the short serve 

 game of the week/ full game play with a focus on the second shot 

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Skills & Strategies

Tuesday & Thursday

March 30th 
March 31st/Tuesday: 8:30-9:30 (60 minutes ) Advanced beginners level players lesson: serve and serve return- Serve and serve return emphasis on depth, location, variable.  Great lesson for advanced beginners- limit of 4 participants. Cost 40$ per participant. Sign up on court reserve. 


March/31st/Tuesday: 12:30-2:00pm (90 minutes) Top spin dinks (forehand and two hand backhand) Introduction of the fundamentals for the top dink with a focus on paddle and feet position, swing path, targets. Focus will be on understanding when to hit straight ahead and cross court! Significant drilling will be performed- limit of 4 participants. Cost 60 dollars per participant. Sign up on court reserve.

April/2nd/Thursday: 8:30-9:30 (60 minutes) Intermediate level players lesson: improving my 4th shot- the roll volley- limit 4 participants. Focus will be on the understanding the techniques of the forehand and the (two hand) backhand roll volley as well as drilling these shots from the non-volley zone hitting opponents 3rd and 5th shot. Learn how to maximize spin using a "unit turn" allowing you to be aggressive with opponents drops from the baseline. Cost 40 per person. Sign up on court reserve


April/2nd/Thursday: 10:30-12:30 (90 minutes) Intermediate level players session: how to be successful at the non valley zone! - limit of 4 participants. 
Focus will be on understanding the opportunities court positioning and techniques of successful play at the non volley zone. We will focus on push dink location, top spin dink locations, putting ourselves in a position to hit the correct shot, as well as when to attack and speed-up. We will be drilling in a competitive environment. 60 dollars per person. Sign up on court reserve

Week of April 6th
April/7th/Tuesday: 8:30-9:30 (60 minutes) Advanced beginners level players lesson: 2 hand backhand push dink with a focus on, grip, swing, footwork, swing extension and dink location.  Drilling will be from non volley zone where the focus will be on swing form, accuracy of dinks and diverse targets from the same swing location.  A must for all players to not only improve their game but to enjoy the play at the kitchen! - limit of 4 participants.  Cost 40 dollars per person. sign up on court reserve 

April/7th/Tuesday: 12:30-2:00pm (90 minutes) Intermediate level players session: Winning volley drives from the transition area at the non valley zone. We continue to see more and more volley play from the transition  and non valley zones = which contribute to wild play, balls hit into the net as well as out of bounds.  This lesson will focus on how to handle volleys at the non volley zone, with an emphasis on paddle position, focused swings, targets and footwork. Great way to improve your game and gain more confidence at the NVZ! Limit to 4 participant. Cost 60 dollars per person. Sign up on court reserve

April/9th/Thursday: 8:30-9:30 ( 60 minutes) Intermediate level player lesson: Improve my 3rd and 5th- limit 4 participants. We will focus on the drive, drip and drop. Learn technique, placement and strategy. Game focus on 30/50/90 stroke focus. Great way to improve your 3rd shot. Cost 40 dollars per person. sign up on court reserve 
April/9th/Thursday:10:30-12:00pm (90 minutes) Intermediate level players lesson, mastering the first five shots we will focus on the first five shots of the game with an emphasis on shot selection, shot location, and shot pace as well as court positioning, coached play for these first five shots where we will review and demonstrate the suggested play.  NEW LESSON 2026!  Must have 4 participants.  60 dollars per person. Sign up on court reserve.

Week of April 13th

April/14th/Tuesday: 8:30-9:30 (60 minutes) Advanced beginners level player lesson: Focus on baseline basics including forehand and (2 hand) backhand drives and advancing to the non- volley zone. Drilling will be from the base line with an emphasis on serve and serve return- limit of 4 participants. 60 dollars per person. Sign up on court reserve.

April/14th/Tuesday: 12:30-2:00pm (90 minutes) Intermediate level players lesson: 3 and a coach competitive play- limit of 4 participants. Coached play with multiple players with games played with 2 up and 2 back, 2 on 2 up at the non volley zone as well as base play. The focus will be on techniques, shot selection and execution as well as supporting your teammates. Must have 3 participants for the lesson to run. Cost 60 dollars per person. Sign up on court reserve

April/16th/Thursday: 8:30-9:30 ( 60 minutes) Intermediate level  player lessons- Improving my fourth shot- the roll volley- Limit of 4 people. Focus will be on the understanding of the techniques of the forehand and the two hand backhand roll volley as well as drilling these shots from the non volley zone hitting the opponents 3rd and 5th shots. Learn how to maximize spin using a unit turn allowing you to be aggressive with opponents drop baseline. Cost 40 dollars per person. Sigh up on court reserve.

April/16th/Thursday: 10:30-12:00pm (90 minutes) Intermediate level players session:  Top spin dinks (forehand and two hand backhand) introduction of the fundamentals for tee top spin dink with a focus on paddle and feet position, swing path, and targets. Focus will be on understanding when to hut straight ahead and cross court! Significant drilling will be perform. Limit of 4 participants. Cost 60 dollars per person. Sign up through court reserve. 
week of April 20th 
April/21st/Tuesdays: 8:30-9:30 (60 minutes) Advanced beginners level players lesson- serve and serve return- Serve and serve return emphasis will be the focus with an emphasis on depth, location and variability. Great lesson for advanced beginners. Limit of 4 participants. Cost 40 dollars per person. Sign up through court reserve. 

April/21st/Tuesday: 12:30-2:00pm (90 minutes) Intermediate level players lesson: Winning volley drives from the transition area at the non volley zone. We continue to see more and more volley play from the transition and non valley zones which contributes to wild play, balls hit into the net as well as out of bounds. This lesson will focus on how to handle volleys at the non volley zone with an emphasis on paddle position, focused swings, targets and footwork. Great way to improve your game gain more confidence in the NVZ! Limit to 4 participants. Costs 60 dollars per participant. Sign up on court reserve

April/23rd/Thursday: 8:30-9:30 (60 minutes) Intermediate level players session.  Defending the job. Limit of 4 people. Focus will be on how to defend the lob from the non-volley zone. Emphasis will be on safety, foot movement, positioning as well as what shot (and related target) to execute once you have reached the ball. We will be drilling a competitive environments. Cost 40 dollars per person.  Sign up on court reserve.

April 23rd Thursday- 10:30-12:00pm (90 minutes) - Intermediate level players lesson.  Mastering the five shots . We will focus on the first five shots of a game with a emphasis on shot selection, shot location and shot pace as well as court positing. Coached play for these first five shots where we will review and demonstrate the suggested play. New LESSON in 2026! Mist have 4 participants. 60 dollars per participant. Sign up on court reserve
Week of April 27th

April/28th/Tuesday: 8:30-9:30 (60 minutes) Advanced level players lesson:  improving my dinking paddle!- Limit of 4 people. Focus will be on quality play at the non-volley zone. We will focus on paddle and body position, push dink targets, placing ourselves in a position to hit the correct shot, as well as to be ready when our opponent attacks. We will be drilling in a competitive environment. Cost 40 dollars per person. Sign up on court reserve

April/28th/Tuesday: 12:30- 2:00pm (90 minutes) Intermediate level players lesson.  Top spin dinks (forehand and two hand backhand). Introduction of the fundamentals for the top spin dink with a focus on paddle and feet position, swing path, and targets, focus will be on understanding when to hit straight and cross court! Significant drilling will be performed- Limit of 4 participants. Cost 60 dollars per person. Sign up on court reserve 

April/30th/Thursday: 8:30-9:30 (60 minutes) Intermediate level players lesson. Introduction of the drip shot- limit of 4 people. The hybrid shot of the baseline drive and drop... this will be the shot you will see during 2026! Learn technique, placement and strategy. Great way to improve your 3rd and 5th shot!  Cost 40 dollars per person. Sign up on court reserve

April/30th/Thursday: 10:30-12:00pm (90 minutes) Intermediate level players lesson: 3 and a coach competitive play- Limit of 4 participants. Coached play with multiple players with games played with 2 up 2 back, 2 on 2 up at the non valley zone as we4lll as base play. The focus will be on techniques, shot selection and execution as well as supporting your teammates. Must gave 3 people for the lesson to run. Cost 60 dollars per person. Sign up on court reserve




 

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Jim is a Level 1 PPR Certified Coach. Jim was PPR certified by professional pickleball player / Managing Director of the Profession Pickleball Registry (PPR) - Sarah Ansboury.   Jim is a former Division 1 college basketball player who has coached and led various sports organizations and teams for over 20 years.  He provides a fun and logical path for Advanced Beginners getting them on the court playing competitive and safe games. With Intermediate and Advanced Players, Jim takes a one-on-one approach not only enhancing skills / knowledge but providing additional "tools in the toolbox" taking players to the next level. 

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Welcome Our New Pickleball Professionals

Jim Moore
Cheryll Phillips
&
Derek Cannistraro

Welcome Our New Pickleball Pros! 

We're thrilled to welcome our newest Pickleball Pros to the club! Their passion for the game, expert instruction, and contagious energy are sure to elevate your play—whether you're just starting out or ready to fine-tune your competitive edge.

Now’s the perfect time to take your game to the next level. Our pros are offering private lessons, group clinics, and personalized training sessions tailored to your goals.

Spots are limited—schedule your lesson today and see why everyone’s talking about the fastest-growing sport around!

Let’s get on the court and make some magic happen!
Contact the front desk at 508-255-6370 to book a lesson!

Or just simply click here

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Cheryll Phillips

When I moved to Cape Cod full time just over 3 years ago, I never imagined that the game of Pickleball would change my life! Just a couple games in and I realized there was a lot more to mastering this game than it's name suggests and I have enjoyed the challenge of progressing in this "up and coming" sport everyday.

I'm focused on working with beginners - intermediate level adults to help them establish correct skills and strategies needed to compete in this evolving sport. Whether your looking top play socially or want to work your way up to competition status, I'm here to help you on your journey. I am looking forward to teaching Pickleball Kids Camp that is starting June 20th. Monday through Friday 2-3pm.

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Derek Cannistraro 

Willys Pickleball - Staff Pickleball Professional 

Wellfleet Recreational department staff Pickleball professional 

Eastham, MA Cape Cod

Professional Pickleball Registry - Certified coach * 2024

Veloz Pickleball Ambassador

I began playing pickleball in 2018. From the moment I picked up a paddle, I developed a deep passion for the sport and a commitment to mastering its nuances. My greatest joy comes not only from the game itself but from the vibrant community around it—meeting players who love to have fun while working to improve. As a coach, I am dedicated to helping others grow their skills, build confidence on the court, and enjoy every step of their pickleball journey.

Our Programs

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SKILL LEVEL OPEN PLAY

Open play for doubles! Partner not required. Join us for doublesplay in a fun and social atmosphere, perfect for players of all levels. Simply come ready toplay! Sessions are divided by levels; check the schedule for details. NOT a coached program. Open Play is all about playing with friends, old & new, at your level and enjoying the game.

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ROUND ROBINS

Join us for Round Robin sessions! Players engage in two hours of play facilitated by a Willy’s Ambassador, with breaks as needed. A great chance to play competitive pickleball at your level; scores from the round robin can be submitted to DUPR. An even number of players is prioritized for balanced gameplay.

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3 Players & Pro

Play with a Pro experience — a fun, fast-paced event where you’ll hit the court with one of our elite pickleball professionals. Whether you're new to the sport or looking to sharpen your skills, this session is designed to help you improve while playing real games in a supportive, high-energy environment.

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Willy's Pickleball

​4730 State Hwy, Eastham, MA 02642
(508) 255-6370
willyspickleball@gmail.com
Club Hours:
Monday–Friday: 5:00 AM–9:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

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