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PICKLEBALL

For DEVELOPING NEW SKILLS

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It’s a fast-paced, fun, and inclusive game that anyone can play. Pickleball is played with solid paddles and a perforated ball similar to a wiffle ball on a short solid court with a low net. With a shorter court and lightweight paddles, the game of Pickleball can be enjoyed by all ages and can be played as singles or doubles.

All of our programs and activities incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

  • Discover New Skills
  • Meet New People
  • Safe, Supportive Environment
  • Have Fun
  • Personal Growth

GET READY TO PLAY

Playing pickleball at the Y is a great way to be social and make new friends! It’s also a game that’s fun and easy to learn for players of all abilities and ages. Gather some friends to play singles or doubles, or meet new players during our drop-in pickleball hours.

  • Drop-in hours normally run 2 – 2.5 hours. Pickleball drop-in hours are currently offered at the YMCA of Downtown Manchester, YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown, and YMCA of Concord. Drop-in hours are FREE to all members of The Granite YMCA. Stay tuned for additional locations and hours!
  • On occasion, we offer Introduction to Pickleball classes for ages 15+. This is a seven-week class available for Y members and non-members.

Pickleball is currently one of the fastest-growing sports! It’s easy to learn and the rules are simple. The five basic rules of pickleball are:

  1. Serving must be underhand from the baseline, diagonally crosscourt, and the serve cannot land in the no-volley zone (known as the kitchen)
  2. The serving player/team must let the serve bounce
  3. The ball must stay in bounds during play and bounce no more than once per side
  4. Players cannot hit the ball in the air when in the kitchen
  5. Games are played to 11, win by two. Points are only scored by the serving player/team

Please click here to learn more about the full rules and regulations of pickleball. We’re happy to help you get started, and we hope to see you on the courts at The Granite YMCA!

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