Organized Pickleball
Play and Lessons
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Games are organized through the FLA Pickleball Club, using the TeamReach mobile app. Anyone interested in getting a group together for a game on the Sabey's or Main Beach courts should join: FLA-Pickleball
Courts are first come, first served. Court time is limited to 90 minutes.
Our Pickleball Club is also offering various classes so that Fayson Lakes members can learn various aspects of the game! The outline of each lesson is published HERE. If you would like to register for a class, please email us and our class coordinator will reach out.
General Court and Playing Rules
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Courts can be used by any active member of the Fayson Lakes Association.
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You must wear badges while playing, and guests must be accompanied by an FLA member.
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FLA Pickleball club is an inclusive club that encourages members of all ages and all abilities.
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The Fayson Lakes Pickleball Club highly recommends players wear proper shoes and eye protection.
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Borrowing Equipment
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Any FLA resident wishing to borrow equipment (paddle and/or balls) to try out the sport, should click here for our equipment rental form. There is no charge. Have fun!
Please complete this form 24 hours prior to your pickup date.
Please join us almost daily for a fun game of Pickleball. We play all year long. Pickleball is the fasted growing sport in the United States and fun for all ages. Our club has players of all ages and levels.
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If you are interested in becoming a member of the FLA Pickleball Club, please fill out our membership form and we will get you listed in our program. The benefits of being a member include, access to regulation portable nets, loaner paddles, first aid kit, discounts on activities and more.
BASIC PICKLEBALL RULES
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Although pickleball is played on a court, the rules of the game more closely resemble table tennis or badminton than traditional tennis:
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The game begins with one side serving the pickleball, using the paddle (wood or composite and larger than a ping pong paddle) to hit the pickleball (a light, plastic, hole-covered whiffle ball)
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When serving, the player must keep one foot behind the backline and strike the ball with an underhand swing, aiming at the service court located diagonally over the net, and clearing the no-volley zone.
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Service starts from the right-hand court.
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In doubles, both players serve once, and then serve is taken over by the opposing team.
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Both sides must allow the pickleball to bounce first before hitting it with the paddle at least one time from the start of the game. Thereafter, players may volley the ball (hit it without allowing it to bounce), provided they are not within the no-volley zone within seven feet of the net (marked on the court).
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A player or team scores points only when they are serving. A pickleball game is played to 11 points and a win must be by two points.
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Similar to tennis, the following are faults in the game of pickleball, which cause a loss of a point:
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Failing to clear the net.
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Hitting the ball out of bounds.
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Volleying the ball from within, or while a foot is in the no-volley zone.
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Volleying the ball before it has bounced on a first serve or first return.
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