Free taster session
Never played before? Try pickleball for free. A coach will take you through the basics so you can start playing.
Pickleball is fun, sociable and quick to pick up, whether you've played tennis, badminton or nothing at all. We run indoor pickleball for adults all year round at the Ladywell Centre Sports Hall in Lewisham, on three badminton-sized courts.
Start with a free taster session or our three-week introductory course, then build your game with drill and skills sessions or join our social play evenings and Sunday mornings.
Beginners to advanced
Whether you've never held a paddle or you're ready for competitive games, there's a session for you. All of our pickleball runs indoors at the Ladywell Centre Sports Hall.
Never played before? Try pickleball for free. A coach will take you through the basics so you can start playing.
Learn the rules, scoring and core shots over three weeks, so you're ready to join our social play sessions with confidence.
Coached sessions to sharpen your technique, shot selection and tactics, grouped by level.
Friendly games with players at a similar level. A great way to put your skills into practice and meet people.
All sessions take place indoors at the Ladywell Centre Sports Hall in Lewisham. You'll see prices and availability when you book through PickleBook or ClubSpark.
| Day | Time | Session | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 6pm to 7.30pm | Social play | Improver & intermediate |
| Monday | 7.30pm to 9pm | Free taster session | Beginner |
| Monday | 7.30pm to 9pm | 3-week introductory course | Beginner |
| Tuesday | 6pm to 7.30pm | Drill & skills | Improver & intermediate |
| Tuesday | 7.30pm to 9pm | Drill & skills | Advanced |
| Wednesday | 7pm to 9pm | Social play | Advanced |
| Sunday | 10am to 12pm | Open social play | Improver to advanced |
Pickleball brings together elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It's played with a solid paddle and a light plastic ball with holes, usually as doubles. Here's what makes it so easy to get into.
The court is the same size as a badminton court, so there's less ground to cover and rallies last longer.
Every serve is hit underarm, which makes it easy to start a point whatever your experience.
A non-volley zone next to the net, known as the kitchen, rewards touch and tactics over power.
Our pickleball sessions take place at the Ladywell Centre Sports Hall on Dressington Avenue, close to Ladywell Fields. Being indoors means sessions go ahead whatever the weather, all year round. It's easy to reach from Ladywell, Brockley, Catford, Lewisham, Forest Hill and Sydenham.
Looking for your own paddle? Our partnership with HEAD means you can save on pickleball paddles and balls in our pickleball shop.
No. Our free taster sessions and three-week introductory course are designed for complete beginners. You don't need to have played tennis or any other racket sport.
Taster sessions are free. Prices for our introductory course, drill and skills sessions and social play are shown on PickleBook or ClubSpark when you book from our pickleball timetable.
Comfortable sportswear and clean, non-marking indoor trainers, as all of our sessions are held in a sports hall.
Pickleball is played on a badminton-sized court with a solid paddle and a light plastic ball. Serves are underarm, and a non-volley zone by the net (the kitchen) means points are won with touch and tactics as much as power. Many tennis players find it quick to pick up.
Yes. You don't need a partner to book, and our social play sessions are a great way to meet other players at your level.
Indoors at the Ladywell Centre Sports Hall on Dressington Avenue in Lewisham, where we use three badminton-sized courts.
Choose a session on our pickleball timetable and follow the Book now link. Bookings are taken through PickleBook and ClubSpark.
Book a free taster session on a Monday evening and see why so many people are taking up pickleball. No experience needed.
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