Pickle-ball was created with one thing in mind: fun. 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. Pickle-ball 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. For the uninitiated, pickleball is something of a mix between tennis, racquetball and ping pong. Players use special paddles and a wiffle ball, and games take place on tennis courts with specific pickleball lines. Nets and court sizes are smaller than their tennis counterparts, and the most common game is doubles, although singles is also an option. It has its own set of quirky rules — for instance, try to stay out of the “kitchen”— but they’re easy to learn.
$96/month
Month to Month
$65/month
Month to Month
All league players must be certain that they are up to the skills of the play level. If there is any question your skills should be reviewed by one of our teaching pros.
All League players are committed to play every week and it is your responsibility to get an adequate replacement if you cannot or are not going to play on any given day!
(Private, semi-private, Pro +3 and Pro+4)
Privates, semi-privates, P+3 and P+4 will be offered the entire year.
This is a great drill session with the pro of your choice with match play strategy session; the Pro will offer suggestions for each student’s game, playing in when necessary; a great time to have the Pro tailor the lesson to your specific needs.
We will be offering organized league play for those wishing to have a set game each week. Listed below are the leagues that will be offered:
Round Robin Leagues
This league will be set up where all players will play with and against all players in their league; there will be 3 rounds ; players will switch partners and opponents every 40 minutes. This is a great way to meet and play with other players. A fun and competitive experience for all players.
Pickleball is traditionally played on a badminton-sized court with special Pickleball paddles, made of wood or high-tech aerospace materials. Courts at Sky are state of the art DecoTurf® the same surface as the US OPEN. The ball used is similar to a wiffle ball, but slightly smaller. The lower net and wiffle ball allow the game to be accessible to people of all ages and abilities, while still allowing more competitive players to test their mettle.
Pickleball is traditionally played on a badminton-sized court with special Pickleball paddles, made of wood or high-tech aerospace materials. Courts at Sky are state of the art DecoTurf® the same surface as the US OPEN. The ball used is similar to a wiffle ball, but slightly smaller. The lower net and wiffle ball allow the game to be accessible to people of all ages and abilities, while still allowing more competitive players to test their mettle.
The following is an abbreviated form of the rules to give a quick overview of how the game is played. Click here to see the official rules. If there is a conflict between this summary and the official rules, the official rules prevail.
Basic Rules Overview
The Serve
Service Sequence
Scoring
Two-Bounce Rule
Non-Volley Zone
Line Calls
Faults
Determining Serving Team
Source: https://www.usapa.org/rules-summary/
How Pickleball Came To Be
Pickle-ball is a game for the whole family. So it’s only fitting that it was invented by a family, too. The game got its start back in 1965, in Bainbridge Island, just a short ferry ride away from Seattle, WA
When Congressmen Joel Pritchard, William Bell and Barney McCallum came home from a game of golf one day to find their kids bored and restless, they set out to create a game that would engage them through the lazy days of summer.
They wanted to create a game that would be challenging, but still accessible. They handed the kids table tennis paddles and a wiffle ball, and lowered the net on their badminton court. In the coming days both kids and adults alike fell in love with the game, and as they played the rules evolved (to include the non-volley zone, for instance) and solidified to their present incarnation.
The Early Years of Pickleball
Pickle-ball caught on fast with friends and neighbors. People began making their own Pickle-ball paddles, which were more suited to the game than table tennis paddles, using a wood jigsaws and marine plywood. Those who had access to badminton courts simply lowered the net. Others set up courts in their driveways and backyards, drawing lines with chalk. News of the fun new game spread by word-of-mouth.
Evolution of Pickle-Ball
Pickle-ball continued to gain in popularity over the years for players of all ages, and in 1972, Pickle-ball Inc. was officially incorporated to give the game a proper hub and keep up with the demand for paddles, balls, nets and other gear.
Pickle-ball Today
Today Pickle-ball is played all over the world. According to a recent article there are more than 2,000,000 people playing Pickle-ball® in the US alone, and the game is growing exponentially. Play today at our incredible US Open Style indoor pickleball courts.
Source: https://www.pickleball.com/History-birth-of-pickleball-s/115.htm