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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. 

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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.

 

2023 USA Pickleball Rules

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How to Get Involved

Beginner Pickleball Clinics

This is a four-week intermediate clinic to progress pickleball skills held in the Boyd Lee Park gymnasium. Skills covered include serving, returning, drop shots, transitioning, contact consistency and ball spinning. 

Days, Dates, Times:

422021.02     Tues & Thurs       Apr 4 – 27                            10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

422021.03     Tues & Thurs       May 2 – 25                           10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Fee: $30; $20 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.  

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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. 

Days, Dates, Times:   

422021.05     

Mon & Wed                                                   Apr 4 – 27                                                10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

422021.06                                                 Tues & Thurs                                             May 2 – 25                                                 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM

Fee: $30; $20 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

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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

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Pickleball Open Play Pass

Pickleball play among participants designed to execute game strategies and techniques in doubles play.

422023.01              Mon – Thurs              Mar 6 – May 25 (No April 24, 27, May 3)             12 PM - 3 PM             Boyd Lee Park                       
                                       Mon & Wed                Mar 6 – May 25                                                                      6 PM - 8 PM             Boyd Lee Park                                                 

                  Mon – Thurs              Mar 6 – May 25  (No April 24, 27)                             12 PM - 3 PM            Sports Connection                                                        Tues & Thurs             Mar 6 – May 25                                                                       6 PM - 8 PM             Sports Connection

 

122024.01*           Mon – Thurs              June 5 - Aug 31 (No June 19, July 3-4)                                          12 PM – 3 PM

                                     Tues & Thurs               June 5 - Aug 31 (No June 19, July 3-4, 10-13, 17-20)             6 PM – 8PM

 Asterisk Denotes: Sports Connection location.

Fee: $30, Discounted Greenville Resident: $20

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.

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Greenville Pickleball Open

Organized competitive tournament of the fastest growing sport in the United States. The doubles tournament will offer beginner (3.0 & below) and intermediate/advanced (3.5 & above) skill divisions within each men’s, women’s, and mixed event. Each team will have a 4 game guarantee with each division consisting of round robin play with all teams advancing into bracket play. Participants must register with a partner. 

423004.01                                                     Men’s Beginner               April 29       

423004.02                                                    Women’s Beginner        April 29                           

423004.03                                                     Mixed Beginner              April 29                    

423004.04                                                            Men’s Intermediate/Advanced                April 30        

423004.05                                                Women’s Intermediate/Advanced     April 30        

423004.06                                                          Mixed Intermediate/Advanced            April 30          

Fee: $30 per player/per event

Register at any Greenville Recreation and Parks facility or online at greenvillenc.gov between February 23 and April 20. For more information, please contact the Athletic Office at (252) 329-4550.

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Pickleball Resources

Buying a Pickleball Paddle

How to Play Pickleball

Rules Summary Sheet

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Playing Strategy Resources

There are endless online resources for helping you gain new skills and knowledge to make you a smarter and better Pickleball player. One place to start your learning is to visit the “Learning to Play” section of the United States of America Pickleball Association (USAPA) website. It’s also a good idea to brush up on the “Official Rules” (.pdf)

Coach Mo is a long-time tennis coach who now teaches people how to play Pickleball. His “Pickleball Strategy Guide” (.pdf) is a must-read for novice to advanced players.

One of the best ways to improve your game is to watch instructional videos on YouTube. There are lots of them. (Probably too many of them.) Below are five quality videos that address important elements to improve your Pickleball game. Enjoy.

Hitting Groundstrokes

Dinking

Third Shot Drop

Tips for Seniors

100 Strategies for Advanced Players

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