Build the game.
Grow the player.
Structured weekly pickleball training for young players at our indoor, air-conditioned Serangoon venue — from strong fundamentals to competitive development.
More than just
hitting balls.
Our junior programme is designed to help young players develop proper skills, movement and confidence from the start.
Weekly classes combine structured drills, technical coaching, tactical thinking and games so children learn not only how to hit the ball, but how to play the game.
As players improve, those who demonstrate the required ability, commitment and coachability may progress into more advanced junior training.
The aim is simple: build strong fundamentals first, then give motivated young players a pathway to go further.
Two stages.
One pathway.
Start with Junior Development or progress into Junior Elite Training when you're ready.
Junior
Development
Build strong fundamentals and learn how to play with purpose.
Junior Development is for young players beginning their pickleball journey and developing the core technical and tactical skills needed for the game.
Technique detail, tactical thinking, consistency goals, structured drills and games.
Junior Elite
Training
Train with more purpose.
Junior Elite Training is for junior players who have developed the basic skills of pickleball and are ready for more structured development.
Sessions combine technical development, movement training, tactical decision-making and coached match play.
Admission is subject to assessment of the player's current ability, commitment and readiness for the programme.
From fundamentals
to real match play.
The core Junior Development curriculum progressively introduces the technical and tactical building blocks young players need on court.
Learn to rally with purpose.
Focus on clean technique, consistency and directional control.
- Safety, scoring overview and key rules
- Grip and ready position
- Contact point and basic footwork
- Forehand and backhand drives
- Target-zone rally drills
- Cross-court control
Learn how to start the point.
Develop a reliable serve and return while understanding how the rally develops.
- Underhand serve mechanics
- Serve depth and placement
- Return height and depth control
- Transition movement after the return
- Serve accuracy drills
- Serve + three-shot patterns
Develop control at the net.
Learn the softer side of pickleball: patience, balance and control.
- Understanding the non-volley zone
- Dinking technique
- Soft hands and controlled lift
- Block and punch volleys
- Reset volleys
- Dink and volley progressions
Put everything together.
Apply the skills in proper games with simple tactics and teamwork.
- Serve and return review
- Drives, dinks and volleys
- Side-by-side doubles positioning
- Moving up together
- Covering the middle
- Coached match-play scenarios
Progress you
can see.
Stronger consistency
Reliable serve & return
Better rally control
Basic dink & volley skills
Better court movement
Simple doubles tactics
Start here.
See where it goes.
For some children, weekly lessons are simply a great way to learn and enjoy the sport.
For players who show greater ability, commitment and coachability, the junior programme can also become the beginning of a more competitive pathway.
Progression is not automatic and is subject to coaches' assessment of ability, attitude, commitment and readiness.
Ready for
more?
Junior Elite Training is the next step for players who have developed solid fundamentals and are ready to train with greater purpose.
Players are challenged to improve technical consistency, court movement, tactical awareness, shot selection and their ability to compete under pressure.
Sessions combine technical development, movement training, decision-making and coached match play.
Train every week.
Rain or shine.
All junior group training takes place on indoor, air-conditioned pickleball courts.
Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre
756 Upper Serangoon Road, #04-27
Singapore 534626
A dedicated indoor venue means training can continue consistently without worrying about Singapore's rain or outdoor heat.
Junior training
questions.
What age is Junior Development for?
Junior Development is designed for children aged 8 to 12.
When are Junior Development classes?
Junior Development classes run on Saturdays from 3 PM to 4 PM and Sundays from 3 PM to 4 PM.
What will my child learn in Junior Development?
Training covers stroke fundamentals, rally control, serving, returning, movement, dinks, volleys, doubles positioning, simple tactics and coached match play.
What is Junior Elite Training?
Junior Elite Training is a more advanced development programme for players aged 10 to 14 who already have a foundation in pickleball and are ready for more purposeful training.
When is Junior Elite Training?
Junior Elite Training is currently held on Tuesdays from 5 PM to 6 PM and Wednesdays from 3 PM to 4 PM.
Can any child join Junior Elite?
Admission to Junior Elite Training is subject to the coaches' assessment of the player's current ability, commitment and readiness for the programme.
Can players progress beyond Junior Elite Training?
Players who consistently demonstrate the required ability, attitude and commitment may be considered for progression into the Junior Elite Team and, subsequently, the Junior Touring Team.
Are the courts indoors?
Yes. Classes are held at our indoor, air-conditioned Serangoon venue.
Where are the classes held?
Classes are held at Play! Ball Serangoon, Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre, 756 Upper Serangoon Road, #04-27, Singapore 534626.
How do I register?
Scroll down to the registration section and choose an available class.
Go to Registration →
Find a junior
class.
Choose an available session below and register your child online.
Not sure which programme is suitable? Email us at hello@playball.sg .
Give them a game
to grow into.
Strong fundamentals, structured training and plenty of time on court.