PickTen

What is PickTen?  

PickTen blends tennis and pickleball into one unique programme.  Over ten sessions, players alternate between the two sports, learning fundamentals and building skills step by step.

How it came about:  

The programme was created to make racquet sports more accessible.  Pickleball’s smaller court and slower pace provide an easy entry point, while tennis develops athleticism and long-term pathways.  Together, they offer a complete introduction.

Why it matters:  

Many people hesitate to start tennis because it feels intimidating.  Pickleball offers a gentler entry, and PickTen bridges the gap by helping participants transition smoothly into tennis while enjoying both sports.

• Adults who want a fun, social way to learn racquet sports.

• Teens looking for a structured introduction to tennis and pickleball.

• Families who want to play and learn together.

• Beginners who have never played before but want to build confidence.

• Accessible: Pickleball’s smaller court and slower pace make learning easy.

• Progressive: Tennis sessions build athletic skills and confidence.

• Community: You will bond through group drills, mini-games, and round robin play.

• Health & Wellness: Improves fitness, coordination, and social connection.

• Pathway: Pickleball introduces racquet skills, then tennis develops them further, creating a natural progression.

🎾 Tennis fundamentals: grips, forehand, backhand, serve, and match play.

🏓 Pickleball basics: rules, kitchen awareness, dinks, drives, and doubles play.

⚡ Confidence building: learn step by step in a supportive environment.

🤝 Community connection: play, bond, and grow with peers.

🏆 Pathway to tennis: use pickleball as the perfect entry point into tennis.

• PickTen isn’t just another racquet sports programme, it’s the Caribbean’s first dual-sport pathway, launching in Trinidad and Jamaica. Inspired by the original PickTen concept created by the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), this programme is designed to grow both sports while ensuring participants build skills that last a lifetime.

🎾 Tennis as the Foundation

• Tennis develops footwork, movement, and technique which are the building blocks of racquet sports.

• These skills are transferable, giving players confidence not only in tennis but also in pickleball and other racquet sports.

• Tennis is a sport you can play for life, offering long-term health, fitness, and social benefits.

🏓 Pickleball as the Gateway

• Pickleball is easy to learn, fun, and social, making it the perfect entry point.

• It builds hand-eye coordination and confidence quickly.

• However, as pickleball participation grows worldwide, injury rates are rising, especially among players who lack proper movement training.

✅ Injury Prevention Through Expert Coaching

• PickTen is led by a certified tennis coach specializing in footwork and safe movement patterns.

• This ensures participants enjoy pickleball while learning the fundamentals that reduce injury risk.

• By combining pickleball’s accessibility with tennis-based training, PickTen offers a safer, smarter way to start your racquet sports journey.

🌍 First of Its Kind in the Caribbean

• While PickTen has been recognized internationally (featured in the Wall Street Journal and launched by PTR/PPR in 2019), this PickTen 2025 programme is the first of its kind in Trinidad and Jamaica.

• This pioneering initiative positions Kris Martin Tennis as the leader in racquet sports innovation in the region; providing a wholesome experience.

• Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the world, with millions of new players each year.

• Tennis is played in over 200 countries, making it one of the most global sports.

• Racquet sports improve cardiovascular health, coordination, and mental sharpness.

• PickTen is the first programme of its kind in the Caribbean, giving you the best of both worlds in one experience.