Introduction

Your courts are a content factory. Scrappy rallies, fist-bumps at the net, that squeak before a perfect drop—these micro-moments are social rocket fuel. The challenge isn’t “having content”; it’s capturing and packaging it quickly enough to post consistently, even on your busiest days.

The Problem

Clubs rely on one overworked “social person,” so posting slips during busy weeks. When footage does get captured, it’s long, shaky, and tough to edit. Reels die in the first three seconds because there’s no hook, captions read like memos, and the posting cadence feels random—so growth stalls.

The Fix

1) The 3-Shot Recipe (per reel)

- Hook (0–2s): Sound-on moment—paddle pop, gasp, or text like “Would you go for this?”‍

-Payoff (3–8s): The rally or reveal. Frame chest-to-head so action reads on mobile.‍

- Invite (9–12s): On-screen CTA: “Open play Friday? ↗️”, “Beginners welcome—link in bio.”
Shoot vertical, lock elbows, and stand where faces + ball are visible.

2) Roles & Rounds‍

Assign two roles per peak shift: Clip Captain (coach/desk lead) and Scout (ambassador). Each records three 8–12s clips: (a) rally, (b) reaction, (c) community moment. That’s six clips/shift without slowing ops. Keep a shared album labeled by date.

3) Phone-Only Edit Flow (under 5 minutes)

‍Trim in Photos; add in-app captions; overlay one text hook. Pick a steady audio (5–12s). Brighten slightly; avoid heavy filters. Export at 1080×1920. Done.

4) Caption & Hashtag Formula

‍One sentence of context + one line break + a friendly invite. Hashtags: 5–8 max—mix broad (#pickleball, #doubles, #thirdshotdrop) with local (#[yourcity]pickleball).

5) Cadence & Benchmarks

‍Post 3–4 reels/week. Track: 3-second view rate, average watch time, and saves. If watch time <6s, your hooks or framing need work; if saves climb, make more of that format.

Takeaway

Consistency beats cinema. With a simple shooting recipe, clear roles, a 5-minute edit flow, and basic benchmarks, you’ll publish reels people actually finish—and act on.

How CeCe Helps Clubs Reclaim Their Time

Reels get made when staff aren’t stuck mopping. CeCe automates sweep, scrub, and vacuum on a schedule, reclaiming 8–12 labor hours weekly. Bonus: quick “CeCe on night patrol” clips become behind-the-scenes content that screams professionalism and care.

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