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Pickleball
Meet your new favourite racquet sport
Pickleball is quick to pick up, easy to enjoy at any age and seriously social. At David Lloyd Clubs, you’ll find a buzzing community of players who love the game. Are you going to join them?
Pickleball is quick to pick up, easy to enjoy at any age and seriously social. At David Lloyd Clubs, you’ll find a buzzing community of players who love the game. Are you going to join them?
Play pickleball at David Lloyd Clubs
Pickleball is easy to learn, but hard to stop playing once you’ve got started! This addictive racquet sport gives you a cardio hit that’s so enjoyable, you won’t even notice that you’re working out. It’s available at many of our Clubs, with added David Lloyd Clubs advantages to make your experience better than anywhere else.
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Social events and tournaments
Easy online booking
Pickleball plus
Pickleball courts near you
Pickleball is played on the same size courts as badminton. In fact, we often hold pickleball sessions on our badminton courts at David Lloyd Clubs. It can be played indoors or outdoors.
What is pickleball?
Pickleball contains elements of tennis, badminton and even table tennis. The fact that it's played with paddles (rather than racquets) and light, perforated balls means it doesn't require as much upper body strength as tennis, but you'll still get an excellent workout by chasing round the court. You and your playing partners decide the pace, so you can customise the game to different fitness levels.
The basics of pickleball
Pickleball can be played in a singles or doubles format. Serving is always underarm, and there are no second serves. The service ball must bounce in the receiving court before it's returned.
Pickleball has similar scoring to badminton: the first player or pair to 11 points (with two in hand) is the winner.
Who can play pickleball?
Anyone can play pickleball — seriously. It’s low-impact, easy to learn and works for all abilities, which is why it’s such a hit with kids, adults and older players alike.
You don’t need any racquets experience to get started, and it’s just as fun whether you’re playing for the first time or getting competitive with friends. It’s one of the most inclusive sports out there, and that’s a big part of the appeal.
Come and experience it for yourself
Easy online booking
Play when it suits you. If pickleball is included in your membership and available at your Club, you can easily book courts and social sessions using the David Lloyd Clubs app.
Pickleball plus
As a David Lloyd Clubs member, you’ll enjoy 'pickleball plus' — that means pickleball, plus gym access, exercise classes, swimming pools, spas, dining and workspaces. It’s everything you need to play, train, recover and connect, all in one place.
Social events and tournaments
You can book onto pickleball social sessions at our Clubs. These are sociable group lessons, divided by experience. Mingle with fellow beginners as you learn the basics, or get to know potential playing partners as you perfect your intermediate or advanced pickleball skills.
Some of our friendly pickleball communities like to organise tournaments, too.