Mat To Match: Performance Training for Pickleball & Racket Sports
Description
Develop integrated control and movement efficiency from the mat to the match in this dynamic workshop designed for pickleball and racket sports enthusiasts and fitness professionals alike. Through a progressive sequence that moves from mindful Matwork to courtside preparation and on-court application, you’ll learn how to build a foundation of stability, control and efficient force transfer before advancing to sport-specific mobility and dynamic preparation. The progression then connects controlled practice with responsive play, agility, balance, and coordination with the same precision cultivated on the mat. Discover how Pilates-based movement can develop athletic readiness by linking controlled strength, elasticity, and efficient movement patterns to elevate performance and reduce injury risk.
Available Course Credits
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Merrithew® | 0.20 |
Learning Objectives
- Explore how mindful movement enhances pickleball and racket sports performance, coordination, and body awareness.
- Apply warm-up and mobility strategies that prepare the body for the demands of paddle and racket sports.
- Practice Matwork-based strength and agility exercises that build court readiness.
- Recognize common pickleball and racket sports injury risks and explore conditioning strategies that promote safer, more efficient movement.
- Translate STOTT PILATES® Principles into efficient, coordinated movement for on-court performance.
Course Content
| Welcome | Module | ||
| Resources | Module | ||
| Roll Call | Module | ||
| Next Steps | Module |
Non-Refundable/Non-Transferable:
All fees for courses/workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Student Cancellations:
If a student cancels their enrollment in a course/workshop, no refunds or credits will be issued.
Schedule Changes:
Enrollments cannot be transferred to another student, course, or workshop.
Provider Cancellations:
Merrithew® reserves the right to cancel or modify courses/workshops up to three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled date. In such cases, students will be notified, and any paid fees may be applied to a future course or refunded in full.
For assistance regarding your enrollment, please email academy@merrithew.com .
The following equipment and props are used in this workshop:
- Mat (1:1) - shorter mat is preferred
- Toning Ball (1:1)
- Sliding Mobility Disks (2:1)
- Eco Friendly Pilates Pad (2:1)
To fully participate in this workshop, participants must have access to the equipment listed for the session. Merrithew® equipment is strongly encouraged, as instruction will be delivered using Merrithew equipment. Participants using substitute equipment will not be blocked from participating; however, Instructor Trainers will not be able to modify the workshop content or provide guidance on adapting exercises during the session.
If you’re interested in purchasing any of the equipment or props featured in this workshop, please visit Merrithew Shop or contact the Merrithew Sales team at equipment@merrithew.com.
STOTT PILATES® 0.2 Continuing Education Credits
Specialty Tracks
Group Matwork
Athletic Conditioning