Pickleball
What is Pickleball?
Pickleball is a fast-paced paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis.
It is played on a small court with a low net, and players use solid paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball. The game can be played as singles or doubles.
The aim is to score points by hitting the ball over the net, so the other team can't return it.
With easy-to-learn rules and simple equipment, pickleball is fun for all ages and skill levels.
Prices
Featherstone and Thornes £6 introductory off-peak offer 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday £10 peak hours (Indoor)
Aspire @ The Park £7.60 (Outdoor)
£2.90 equipment hire per court (Indoor)
£2.90 racket sport equipment hire per person (Outdoor)
Availability
Bookings by phone
Aspire @ Featherstone
Monday: 3pm to 6pm and 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Wednesday: 3pm to 6pm
Friday: 3pm to 6pm
Aspire @ The Park
Monday to Friday. Every hour on the hour between 8am to 8pm (last entry 7pm)
Saturday to Sunday. Every hour on the hour between 9am to 4pm (last entry 3pm)
Aspire @ Thornes
Monday 12:15pm to 5:15pm (last entry 4:15pm) then 6:30pm to 8:30pm (last entry 7:30pm)
Tuesday 8am to 9am and 11am to 8:30pm (last entry 7:30pm)
Wednesday 8:30 to 5:30pm (last entry 4:30pm)
Thursday 8am to 4pm (last entry 3pm) then 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm (last entry 3:30pm) then 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Saturday 8:30am to 9:30am then 11am to 1:30pm (last entry 12:30pm)
Rules
Every rally starts with an underhand serve (forehand or backhand).
The ball must bounce once on each side before you can volley.
Each point continues until a fault, or the rally is lost.
A player cannot hit the ball out of the air or volley while on or inside the kitchen line.
Points can only be scored by the serving side.
You win a point if
- the defending side does not manage to return the ball
- hits the ball out
- does not let the serve ball bounce
- volleys in the non-volley zone
- is hit by the ball
The game ends when one of the parties gets 11 points, with a 2-point lead.
What to wear
Wear non-slip, well-fitting indoor court shoes and comfortable clothing as it can get quite hot inside. You should also bring a water bottle.
We encourage a friendly, co-operative, competitive environment. Have fun!
Benefits
- low-impact, easy on the joints
- boosts agility and reflexes
- super social and loads of fun!