Structured pickleball training for developing young players.
Ages 4-7 • Ages 8-12
Training Grounds is our ongoing Saturday pickleball program for children who are ready to learn, play, and keep growing in the sport.
New players develop the foundations they need to begin playing, while returning players continue building consistency, confidence, and game awareness through fresh drills and structured play.
Training Grounds welcomes children ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 12. Sessions are held on Saturdays from 10AM to 1PM at the Paloo PH Pickleball Courts in SM City Marikina.
Each session is limited to 12 players, and advance registration is required.
Why Training Grounds?
Progressive Learning
Skills build from session to session.
Small-Group Coaching
Maximum of 12 players with three coaches present.
Game Experience
Players learn through drills, guided play, and mini competitions.
Age Group
Players train in age-appropriate groups so coaching can be tailored to their stage of development.
AGES 4-7: Focus on movement, coordination, paddle control, and fundamental skills.
AGES 8-12: Focus on consistency, shot development, court awareness, and gameplay skills.
Ready to Play or Build Your Game
Training Grounds supports children at different stages of learning.
Ready to Play
Ready to Play is for children who are new to pickleball or still learning the fundamentals.
Players learn basic strokes, serving, scoring, kitchen rules, court movement, and simple shot choices. Families may begin with one individual session, although we recommend three Training Credits for a more complete introduction.
Build Your Game
Build Your Game is for players who are ready to improve their consistency, control, positioning, and confidence.
Returning students continue directly with Build Your Game. New students who purchase six or nine Training Credits begin with the Ready to Play foundations and continue into deeper skill development.
An Ongoing Program
Training Grounds does not have fixed batches or cycles. Children may begin on any available Training Day, and sessions do not need to be attended consecutively.
Each session has its own skill focus. Important topics return through different drills, games, and challenges so that children can reinforce their skills without repeating the same training experience.
Progress Recognition
Every child develops at a different pace, so progress is not based on attendance alone.
The coaching team observes each player’s skills, effort, game understanding, safety, and sportsmanship. When a child is ready, the coaches may award the next Training Grounds level-color shirt.
Training Days and Game Days
Training Grounds is held on selected Saturdays from 10AM to 1PM at the Paloo PH Pickleball Courts in SM City Marikina.
Children may join any available Training Day. Dates do not need to be booked consecutively, so families can choose sessions that fit their schedule and use their Training Credits within the package validity period.
Next Available Training Day
August 22, Saturday 10AM-1PM
Other Available Training Days
August
⭐️ August 29
September
⭐️ September 5
⭐️ September 19
⭐️ September 26
October
⭐️ October 10
⭐️ October 24
⭐️ October 31 (tentative)
November
⭐️ November 14
⭐️ More dates will be announced
Upcoming Game Days
Game Days are reserved for enrolled Training Grounds players and are included with eligible Training Credit packages.
⭐️ October 3
⭐️ November 7
There will be no Training Grounds session on September 12 and October 17. Dates may occasionally be adjusted due to weather, venue availability, or other circumstances. We will inform registered families as early as possible if a schedule change is needed. Any Training Credit or Game Day reservation affected by a change made by HookedPickleball will remain valid and may be moved to another available date.
Training Options and Pricing
Package validity begins on the first booked Training Day. If HookedPickleball cancels a session or pauses the program for an extended holiday break, affected package expiry dates will be adjusted accordingly.
All dates remain subject to availability and the 12-player limit.
| Price | Validity | Best for… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Session | ₱1,300 | Selected date only | Trying the program or attending occasionally |
| 3 Training Credits + 1 Game Day | ₱3,500 | 4 months | Getting ready to play or making a shorter commitment |
| 6 Training Credits + 2 Game Days | ₱6,900 | 6 months | Building skills through more regular training |
| 9 Training Credits + 3 Game Days | ₱10,200 | 8 months | Making steady, longer-term progress |
Optional Base Training Grounds Shirt: ₱350
How Training Credits Work
Each coached Training Day uses one Training Credit.
Families may reserve any published Training Day with available space. If a child misses a session, the unused credit remains available within the package validity period.
Every three Training Credits purchased includes one Training Grounds Game Day. Game Days do not deduct Training Credits.
What Training Includes
Each Training Day includes three hours of structured instruction, age-appropriate activities, guided games, court rental, and all training equipment.
Children are grouped according to age, experience, and current ability whenever possible. Training paddles may be borrowed at no additional charge.
Younger players focus on movement, coordination, paddle control, and basic game concepts. Older players work on stroke development, positioning, shot selection, scoring, and match awareness.
Inclusions:
⭐️ 3 hours of structured pickleball training
⭐️ Progressive skills-based curriculum
⭐️ Small-group coaching with 2-3 certified pickleball coaches present
⭐️ Age-appropriate drills, games, and guided play
⭐️ Use of all training equipment
⭐️ Court rental
⭐️ Complimentary use of paddle for players who do not have their own paddle
Training Grounds Game Day
Game Day is where children put their training into action during 3 hours of structured play.
Our coaches organize age-appropriate rotations, support scorekeeping, referee matches, reinforce rules, and facilitate mini-games and friendly competitions. Players practice making decisions, playing with different partners, and handling friendly competition in a supportive environment.
Game Days are currently reserved for enrolled Training Grounds players. Limited standalone places may be offered in the future when space permits. The standalone rate will be ₱600 per child.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Join Training Grounds?
Whether your child is learning how to play or is ready to keep building their game, we would love to welcome them to Training Grounds.
