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Play for Life

Competitive for Life (any time after PHV and basic skills developed) – “Love to Compete”

OBJECTIVES: BENCHMARKS:

Build aerobic condition, develop speed and strength Training duration – Up to 120 minutes per session.
towards the end of the stage, and further develop Training volume – Sport-specific training 3-5 times per
and consolidate sport-specific skills. Emphasis on week including fitness training. Total approximately 8
PICKLEBALL STAGE-BY-STAGE
refining form, building and maintaining fitness, and hours per week including 2-3 hours of fitness training.
developing mental and tactical competition skills.
Competition – 6-12 local, regional or provincial

PRIORITIES: competitions per year. Possibly 2-4 national or
international competitions per year. 70% training,
Fun: 15%
30% competition.

Form: 25% Coaching – Competition Stream: Introduction to
Competition.
Fitness: 30%

Focus: 15%
NEXT STAGE: COMPETITIVE FOR LIFE OR
Flow: 15% ACTIVE FOR LIFE

Notes:

• The Competitive for Life player is focused on
performance.
• A structured, periodized program with single
periodization is recommended. Maintain a level of
training appropriate to individual goals, age and
capacity to recover.
• Maintain participation in some other sports for
development and future choice.
• Develop recovery routine and support recovery
through adequate nutrition.

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