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 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.

Adult & Junior

Pickleball Courses

Introduction to Pickleball

New 6-week Adult and Junior Pickleball Courses are the perfect opportunity to learn more about America's fastest growing sport!

Adult Pickleball Courses

Uncover the excitement of Pickleball with our 6-week Beginner courses at Park Sports Chiswick.

Perfect for newcomers or those who may struggle with the fundamentals. Coaching includes drills and games to steadily introduce players to the game; teaching the basics of stroke play, in game tactics and how to keep score.

A Paddle is included in the price for players to keep. (To receive the Paddle players must sign up before Week 1).

Monday 6pm-8pm | April 15 - 20 May
Friday 4pm-6pm | May 10 - 14 June
Monday 6pm-8pm | June 3 - 8 July

Junior Pickleball Courses

6-week Junior Pickleball Course for ages 8+ covering the Rules, Essential Ball Skills, Key Techniques, Tactics and Match Play.

Each session will cover a different aspect of the game, with basket drills and weekly matches allowing all participants to walk away with newly acquired, or enhanced Pickleball skills.

All equipment is included.

Monday 5pm-6pm | April 15 - 20 May
Monday 6pm-6pm | June 3 - 8 July

How to Find Us

You can find us in the northern corner of Chiswick House Gardens, where the gardens meet the A4. If travelling by car, we have a pay & display car park accessed via the A4 westbound.

If arriving by bicycle, at the front of the sports pavilion, you will be able to use our bicycle parking rack to lock your bike up safely. You will need to bring your own padlock.

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Beginner Pickleball Courses — Frequently Asked Questions

Browse all our FAQs

Who can 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.

Adult Pickleball Courses

Junior Pickleball Courses

How to Find Us

Beginner Pickleball Courses — Frequently Asked Questions

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Weekly Pickleball Socials

Pickleball Festival