Can I hire pickleball equipment?

Yes, pickleball paddles and balls are available for hire. You will be required to show a valid photo ID, which will be held securely at reception whilst you play! Please ensure that the paddles and balls are returned to reception at the end of your booking. Thinking of buying your own paddle? We're delighted to announce that our retail partner, ATT, will be providing a 1 5% discount on all Pickleball paddles throughout April and May.

Can I book a Weekly Drill session online or over the phone?

Yes. However, we recommend making your booking online.

How far in advance can I book a Weekly Drill place?

All players can now book Weekly Drill sessions online up to 7 days in advance. We have also added more Weekly Drills at our Hyde Park and The Regent’s Park venues, so more players have the chance of enjoying this type of coaching.

When are places made available for Weekly Drill sessions?

New places are made available immediately after each session.

What should I do if I'm unsure if my court booking or coaching session will go ahead?

You should call your local venue to ask, no more than one or two hours prior to the start of your booking.

Who can play pickleball?

Absolutely anyone. Pickleball is a great game for all ages – it is based more on control and reactions rather than just power and as it’s on a smaller court, doubles doesn’t require as much movement as other sports. [Pickleball England]

What should I wear to play pickleball?

Like tennis or padel, for pickleball you can play in whatever you feel most happy in – think t-shirts, shorts, tracksuit bottoms, sweatshirts and a comfortable pair of trainers.

What are the basic rules of pickleball?

Serve Each point starts with an under-hand serve, from behind the back line which must be hit diagonally to the opposite square. The serve must clear the non-volley zone (including the non-volley line). A server gets 1 service attempt. If the server wins the point, they continue to serve and alternate sides. In doubles, both players get to serve regardless of whether they win their first point on serve. When the service is lost, then both players in the opposing pair get to be the server. Play ‘Double Bounce Rule’ - Each team must play their first return shot off the bounce. It is only after the third short that the ball can either be volleyed or played off the bounce. Volleys - Players are only allowed to volley when their feet are behind the non-volley zone line. The point is lost if the volleyer’s momentum carries the player into the non-volley zone after volleying. Scoring Pickleball is scored as a first to 11 points, with two clear points needed to win. A point can only be won by the serving team.

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Can I hire pickleball equipment?

Yes, pickleball paddles and balls are available for hire. You will be required to show a valid photo ID, which will be held securely at reception whilst you play! Please ensure that the paddles and balls are returned to reception at the end of your booking.
Thinking of buying your own paddle? We're delighted to announce that our retail partner, ATT, will be providing a 15% discount on all Pickleball paddles throughout April and May.
Can I book a Weekly Drill session online or over the phone?
How far in advance can I book a Weekly Drill place?
When are places made available for Weekly Drill sessions?
What should I do if I'm unsure if my court booking or coaching session will go ahead?
Who can play pickleball?
What should I wear to play pickleball?
What are the basic rules of pickleball?
Serve
- Each point starts with an under-hand serve, from behind the back line which must be hit diagonally to the opposite square.
- The serve must clear the non-volley zone (including the non-volley line).
- A server gets 1 service attempt.
- If the server wins the point, they continue to serve and alternate sides.
- In doubles, both players get to serve regardless of whether they win their first point on serve.
- When the service is lost, then both players in the opposing pair get to be the server.
Play
- ‘Double Bounce Rule’ - Each team must play their first return shot off the bounce. It is only after the third short that the ball can either be volleyed or played off the bounce.
- Volleys - Players are only allowed to volley when their feet are behind the non-volley zone line. The point is lost if the volleyer’s momentum carries the player into the non-volley zone after volleying.
Scoring
- Pickleball is scored as a first to 11 points, with two clear points needed to win.
- A point can only be won by the serving team.