Pickleball sessions at South Ribble Leisure Centres
Try out this fast-growing sport and see why so many people of all ages are enjoying with this unique racquet sport!
Pickleball at Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre
Pickleball - Beginner Class PLEASE NOTE: This session is for players who are new to the sport, or haven't been playing for long. All equipment provided. | Wednesdays 11:30am-1:30pm |
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Pickleball - Intermediate Class PLEASE NOTE: This session is for players that can play competitively and understand the rules of the game. All equipment provided. | Wednesdays 9:30am-11:30am |
Pickleball at Leyland Leisure Centre
Pickleball - Intermediate Class PLEASE NOTE: This session is for players that can play competitively and understand the rules of the game. All equipment provided. | Tuesdays 5:45pm - 7:45pm £4.50 |
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What is Pickleball?
Pickleball England explains:
- Pickleball is a sport played with a racket that combines elements from badminton, tennis, and ping pong.
- The game is played on a court with the same measurements as badminton doubles.
- The net is similar to a tennis net, but a little lower.
- The game is played with a hard "paddle" and a hard, hollow plastic ball with holes in it.
- Even though pickleball is like tennis, there are important differences that make pickleball especially more accessible for children and seniors.
- The most important difference is the speed of the ball. A pickleball ball travels at about a third of the average speed of a tennis ball. It is equally important that the court is somewhat less than a third of the total area of a tennis court.
- The smaller surface area combined with the slower ball speed, and an underhand serve make pickleball easier to play than tennis.
