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Beginners

Are you new to pickleball? If you’ve never played before or if you have played informally then our short beginners courses are the perfect introduction to playing the sport properly.

Pickleball Beginners Course

Whether you’ve played rackets sports before or not, our group pickleball course is our most popular option for beginners.

Here is the schedule of courses coming up in 2026. You can book below or at our Bookwhen booking page.

Central London
Bermondsey
Starts Mon 19 Oct
3-week course, 7.30–9pm, 2 places remaining
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Starts Tue 27 Oct
3-week course, 6–7.30pm
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Starts Mon 9 Nov
3-week course, 7.30–9pm
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Kensington
Starts Sun 8 Nov
3-week course, 4–5.30pm, 2 places remaining
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Starts Sun 17 Jan
3-week course, 4–5.30pm
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Beckenham
Starts Wed 14 Oct
3-week course, 8–9.30pm — full
Full Wait List
Starts Wed 4 Nov
3-week course, 8–9.30pm, 2 places remaining
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Clapham
Starts Thu 15 Oct
2-week course, 7.30–9.30pm — full
Full Wait List
Starts Sun 1 Nov
3-week course, 10.30am–12pm
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Starts Thu 19 Nov
2-week course, 7.30–9.30pm, 1 place remaining
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Starts Sun 22 Nov
3-week course, 10.30am–12pm
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Dulwich
Starts Tue 13 Oct
2-week course, 7.30–9.30pm — full
Full Wait List
Starts Tue 3 Nov
2-week course, 7.30–9.30pm, 1 place remaining
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Richmond
Starts Sun 25 Oct
3-week course, 3.30–5pm
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Starts Sun 15 Nov
3-week course, 3.30–5pm
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Starts Sun 10 Jan
3-week course, 3.30–5pm
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Wimbledon
Starts Sat 7 Nov
2-week course, 3–5pm
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Starts Sat 16 Jan
2-week course, 3–5pm
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Course dates refresh automatically each morning from our live booking calendar.
Courses run 2–3 weeks. All equipment provided.
Schedule last updated: Tue 13 Oct 2026, 10:28

If you don’t see a convenient date for a beginners course then please use our quick ‘Contact Us Form‘ and we can update you when more courses are scheduled.

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What you will Learn

The course will teach you the fundamentals of the game, all the different shots as well as technique, coordination and movement.

Also, we go over all the rules such as the 2 bounce rule, no volley zone, as well as scoring.

They run over 2 or 3 weeks and last between 1.5 to 2 hours each and all equipment is provided, including the paddles (rackets).

They are taught in small groups of no more than 8 and are a great way of meeting new people too.

How to Book

The current schedule and availability of the beginners course is above. If it isn’t displaying properly please book directly on our Bookwhen page.

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If you have any questions then please go to our contact page or email daniel@pickleballsocial.co.uk and I’d be happy to answer them.

More About the Course

The beginners course has been designed for those who have never played pickleball before, or have played a couple of times with friends or on holiday. During the first session you will start to have rallies and by the end of the course you will be able to play a proper game. Here’s what’s included:

  • Learn how to play ground strokes, serves, volleys, dinks and drops
  • Learn court positioning for serving, returning and when to come in
  • Learn the rules of pickleball
  • Learn how to score
  • Maximum 8 people
  • Have some fun and meet new people
  • All equipment provided
  • Court trainers (squash, badminton, tennis) and bring water
  • Once completed join in our social session

We teach you all the shots including ground strokes, volleys, dinks, drops, serves and smashes. We also go through the rules of the game and how to score as well as some strategy too. By the end of the course, you will be able to join in the pickleball socials!

It’s fun, social and inclusive.

daniel@pickleballsocial.co.uk or complete the contact form.

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