Inter-club Match – Chalford Tennis Club
Our recent inter-club match with Chalford was a huge success! SPC players enjoyed mixing with Chalford players in this friendly evening of fun pickleball. It was great to see some stars of the future playing for Chalford. Result: SPC 16 vs Chalford 4 games won. Look out for our next inter-club match on WhatsApp coming […]
July Newsletter
Pickleball scoring rules 101: Everything you need to know to start playing
When you are first learning to play pickleball, the rules and scoring can seem very complex. But the more you play, the more it will become second nature. Here are the basics for pickleball scoring: The basic rules of pickleball scoring Although there are many scoring rules of pickleball, there are a few basics that […]
An introduction to pickleball
The obsession with pickleball is evident virtually everywhere. Cities across the world are converting tennis courts into Pickleball courts, recreation establishments are introducing pickleball facilities, neighbourhoods are setting up makeshift pickleball courts, and huge arenas are being developed to cater to the enormous demand for playing pickleball. Whether you are already a fan and are […]
How to play pickleball
Playing pickleball isn’t nearly as hard as it might look. Pickleball has a very short learning curve and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels. Watch the above video for an introduction on how to play pickleball. The anatomy of a pickleball court Pickleball is played on a rectangular 44’ by […]
The history of pickleball
Pickleball is the “fastest growing-sport in America” and the obsession seems to have taken over in just the last few years. But pickleball was actually invented more than 50 years ago in Washington state. Pickleball only exists today because a man and his friends put their heads together and got creative when they didn’t have […]
Pickleball for beginners: Getting started
The USA Pickleball Association is the governing body that determines rule changes, enforces equipment regulations, and sanctions tournaments. It is their mission to help grow the wonderful sport of pickleball. You can find places to play pickleball by going to their Places 2 Play page. However, you can set up your court pretty much anywhere as […]