PICKLEBALL PROJECT (EXCITING TIMES AHEAD)

We have on order, an area set aside to be cleaned, painted and marked out to create 4 new PICKLEBALL courts. Weather dependent, this work is scheduled to take place on 19th May or possibly a little earlier if we pick up a cancellation or the contractors get ahead of schedule.

CLUB EQUIPMENT TO GET STARTED

We have 16 budget paddles and outdoor pickleballs, adjustable nets to drop the net height to 34 inches in the centre (vs 36" for tennis) and roll down lines or throw down lines to create the 'kitchen zone'. The paddles and balls sets are in an open locker top row in the gents cloakroom and are free for use at Stocksbridge Tennis Club. Please return them to the locker after use. Have fun!

TUESDAY MORNING SOCIAL SESSIONS

Currently limited to 12 places, (as we play on temporary marked out courts), please phone Sue on 07989869615 for an update.

HANDY TIPS ON HOW TO PLAY PICKLEBALL

• Introduction for beginners rules(2 minutes 17 seconds) video
• How to keep score (3 minutes 33 seconds) video
• Beginners guide for rules and tactics (25 minute) video
• Official USA 2924 Pickleball Rule Book - 80 page PDF (for recreational players, suggest skipping to the appendix and using the index at the end in for clarity on specific rules, otherwise it's a long read ).
• Dinking lesson (28 minutes) video
• 5 crucial tips for pickleball shots (16 minute) video