FAQs

  • Pickleball is a fast-growing sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes on a court similar to a tennis court, but smaller. It can be played as singles or doubles.

  • No prior experience is required! We welcome players of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced.
    If you have never played the sport before we recommend you attend at least one ‘Introduction to Pickleball’ session.

  • We have paddles available at all sessions if you are starting out. You do however need non-marking trainers suitable for a sports hall and active clothing similar to badminton.

  • Sessions are:
    £5-£6 for indoor.
    free - £2.50 for outdoor.

    We also have an annual membership fee of £15, payable after a couple of sessions.

  • Our sessions are detailed on the Sessions tab.

    The number of places depends on the day and time.

    All places are booked through our Group on the Spond App. 

    Place become available to book typically 6 days before they take place.

  • Currently there are the following types of sessions:

    • Introduction to Pickleball

    • Mixed ability social play

    • Intermediate (competitive)

    • Skills & Drills

    • Intermediate Plus (invitation only)

    1. Don’t start play or any serve until all players in the game are ready.

    2. Call out the score immediately before you serve, loud enough so all players can hear.

    3. The receiving players call line calls on their side of the net. Be honest and fair with line calls. A ball is IN unless the it is definitely seen as being OUT. Not seeing or being unsure should always be regarded as the ball being IN.

    4. Don’t target weaker players.

    5. Don’t over-use the lob shot.

    6. Never reprimand a partner or opposition player for missing a shot or playing a weak shot.

    7. Never walk behind or cross an active court while a point is being played, wait until the point has finished.

    8. At the end of the game all players meet at the net to touch padels or fist-bump to thank everyone for the game.

  • There are Club Teams which represent the Club at external competitions and leagues. Club Teams are open to all to apply, and the Club’s coaches select the most appropriate players to play.

  • You may bring a guest to match, but unfortunately all players must sign-up through the Spond App. This is for insurance and liability purposes. 

    • Make sure you are physically fully warmed up before you start playing any games.

    • Wear eye protection to prevent injuries from the ball hitting the area in and around your eyes. (see Club coaches for advice).

    • Don’t run backwards on court.

    • When another game’s ball comes on to your court stop play immediately, return that ball, and restart the point being played on your court.

  • We have a Facebook and Instagram account.

    We have various WhatsApp groups.

    We have a monthly newsletter sent to all members and published on the Newsletter tab on the website

  • While there is no strict dress code, we recommend wearing comfortable athletic clothing and tennis shoes with non-marking soles. This will ensure that you are comfortable and safe while playing.

  • As a volunteer run club, we are always in the look-out for volunteers. Please get in touch if you’d like to be involved.

  • You can contact us here, or by email to sheffieldpickleball@gmail.com

  • Unfortunately due to safeguarding U18s can only join our family sessions.