Pickleball Social runs short beginners courses at Orleans School, Richmond Road, TW1 3BA on Sunday afternoons. Our welcoming coach makes it a friendly, social experience and will have you rallying and serving in the first lesson!
Below is the schedule of the beginners courses for 2026. You can also view this on our Bookwhen booking page.
We run structured lessons over 3 weeks that cover the technical skills (serve, forehand, backhand, dinks, volley etc) as well as teaching the rules and tactics of the game.
It’s a fun environment, a great way to meet people and after your course you will be able to attend our pickleball socials.
Who is the Beginners Course for?
The beginners pickleball course is for those completely new to the sport and those who have played informally a few times but want to learn how to play properly.
It’s one of the easiest racket sports to learn and we’ll get your rallying in the first session whether you have played racket sports before or not.
What will I learn?
During the beginners course you will learn the following:
- How to play ground strokes, volleys, dinks and drops including the proper technique to improver your shots.
- How to hold the paddle correctly.
- How to and where to serve correctly including volley and drop serves.
- The main rules of the game including the 2 bounce rule, no volley zone and why you should keep out of the kitchen!
- How to score properly. It’s a bit complicated!
- Learn court positioning for serving, returning and when to come in.
- Tactical play and strategy to improve your game.
We have structured the course so that we get you rallying in the first 10 minutes, there is lots of time to practice and we drip feed in the rules and scoring as we go so you won’t fee overwhelmed.
It’s a fun environment, a great way to meet people and after your course you will be able to attend our pickleball socials.
What is included?
Here is what is included in the beginners course in Richmond:
- 4 or 4.5 hours of tuition by our qualified coach
- Court fees included
- Paddle
- Balls
- Net
Pickleball Beginners Courses Schedule Richmond
| Richmond Pickleball Social Play | Sundays, 2-3.30PM, 3.30-5PM | BOOK HERE > |
| Private Lessons | Various Times | CONTACT US > |
| Private Court Hire | Sundays, 3.30-5PM | BOOK HERE > |
| 3 Week Beginners Course | Sunday, 3.30-5PM 25/10/2026 | BOOK HERE > |
| 3 Week Beginners Course | Sunday, 3.30-5PM 15/11/2026 | BOOK HERE > |
| 3 Week Beginners Course | Sunday, 3.30-5PM 10/01/2027 | BOOK HERE > |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need my own paddle? No, you don’t! We provide paddles for all our beginner courses. Just bring yourself and a bottle of water.
What should I wear for pickleball? Wear comfortable gym clothes and court shoes (trainers with good grip). Pickleball involves quick movements, so badminton trainers or indoor tennis trainers are ideal as they give additional ankle support.
I’m not very fit/sporty, can I still join? Absolutely. Pickleball was designed to make it inclusive for everyone. It is played on a smaller court than tennis (badminton size). It is low-impact and perfect for all fitness levels.
I’ve played other racket sports before. Do I need to do the beginners course? If you’ve never played pickleball before then yes you do. While there are similarties to other racket sports, there are some very specific and unique rules, shot techniques and scoring method.
The beginners course is only 2 or 3 weeks so it’s a great grounding in the game that you need to be able to come to our socials plays.
What happens if it rains? Our sessions are indoors in the sports hall, so we play rain or shine!
Can I come alone? Yes! Most of our beginners join as individuals. It’s a very social group, and you’ll be rotating partners constantly, so it’s a great way to meet new people in the area.
What happens after I complete the beginners course?Once you have completed the course you can come to the social play sessions as an improver level player.
Private Pickleball Lessons
We also offer private pickleball lessons for individuals and small groups. These sessions start from £65/hour plus court hire. All equipment will be provided. If you have a group of you it can be a great way to have fun.
How to book lessons
Please get in touch through our contact page to arrange lessons. We usually reply within 1 working day.
