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Adult Pickleball
What is Pickleball?
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. The game combines elements of tennis, ping-pong and badminton. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.
New players are always welcome. If you are interested in playing, you can sign-up for open play, bring your athletic shoes and paddle and we will give you a crash course on how to play. You can also take a Pickleball Clinic and learn the game in a non-intimidating environment with instructors who will spend quality time teaching you how to play. The video below is a good introduction to the game.
How to Play Pickleball
Pickleball is played on a badminton-sized court: 20’ x 44.’ The ball is served diagonally (starting with the right-hand service-square), and points can only be scored by the side that serves.
Players on each side must let the ball bounce once before volleys are allowed, and there is a seven-foot no-volley zone on each side of the net, to prevent “spiking.” The server continues to serve, alternating service courts, until he or she faults. The first side scoring eleven points and leading by at least two points wins. Pickleball can be played as a doubles game or singles game.
Beginner Pickleball Clinics
This is a four-week beginner clinic to with all equipment provided. The focus of these clinics is to learn the basics of the game and introduce game play. All sessions will be held in the Sports Connection gymnasium.
Days, Dates, Times:
422021.02 Tuesdays & Thursdays April 2– 25 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
422021.03 Mondays & Wednesdays April 1– 24 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fee: $45; $30 Greenville Resident
Registration Info: Participants must register online at GreenvilleNC.gov or in-person at any recreation facility. For information please call (252) 329-4550 or email dtaylor@greenvillenc.gov.
Intermediate Pickleball Clinics
This is a four-week intermediate clinic to progress pickleball skills. Skills covered include serving, returning, drop shots, transitioning, contact consistency and ball spinning. All sessions will be held in the Sports Connection gymnasium.
Days, Dates, Times:
422021.05 Mondays & Wednesdays April 1– 24 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
422021.06 Tuesdays & Thursdays April 2– 25 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Fee: $45; $30 Greenville Resident
Registration Info: Participants must register online at GreenvilleNC.gov or in-person at any recreation facility. For information please call (252) 329-4550 or email dtaylor@greenvillenc.gov.
Pickleball Lessons
Individuals can schedule private pickleball lessons by appointment only. Individuals can schedule private pickleball lessons by appointment only.
To schedule a lesson, please contact Daniel Taylor at dtaylor@greenvillenc.gov or 252-329-4268.
Fee per individual: $30; Discounted Greenville Resident Fee: $20
One Hour Group Fees: $60; Discounted Greenville Resident Fee: $40
Pickleball Open Play
Pickleball play among participants designed to execute game strategies and techniques in doubles play at Boyd Lee Park & Sports Connection.
322031.01 Mon – Thurs Mar 4 – May 30 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Tues & Thurs* Mar 5– May 30 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
*Asterisk Denotes: Sports Connection location only.
Fee: $45, Discounted Greenville Resident: $30
Players must register online at GreenvilleNC.gov or in-person at any recreation facility. For information please visit GreenvilleNC.gov, call (252) 329-4550 or email dtaylor@greenvillenc.gov.
Pickleball Tournaments
Organized competitive tournament of the fastest growing sport in the United States. This doubles tournament will offer divisions based on age and skill.
April 27-28 at Elm Street Park
Players must register online at Pickleballden.com until April 23. For information please call 252.329.4550 or email wstrickland@greenvillenc.gov.
Thank you to Youngs Physical Therapy for sponsoring this tournament. For more information about their services, click here.
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