Pickleball Lessons Springfield PA

Find top instructors who offer pickleball lessons near you in Springfield, PA. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your game, we can connect you with the best instructors in Springfield, PA.

Healthplex Sports Club

(610) 328-8888
194 W Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064


Ymca Rocky Run

(610) 627-9622
1299 Baltimore Pike
Springfield, PA 19064


Dyers Karate

(610) 237-3937
Healthplex Sports Cl
Springfield, PA 19064


Daniel Pope Karate Institute

(610) 622-6601
152 Grandview Rd
Springfield, PA 19064


Leisure Fitness Inc

610-543-0453
163 Scenic Rd
Springfield, PA 19064


Curves For Women

610- 544-2006
477 Baltimore Pike
Springfield, PA 19064


Blitz

(610) 543-3332
525 Baltimore Pike
Springfield, PA 19064


La Fitness

610-543-2006
910 E Woodland Ave
Springfield, PA 19064


Jazzercise Springfield Hancock Church

(610)356-1185
542 Wesley Rd.
Springfield, PA 19064


Eastern Athletic Club Of Springfield Inc

(610) 543-4200
Springfield Sq Shpg
Springfield, PA 19064


Healthplex Sports Club

610- 328-8888
194 W Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064


De Lasalle Swim Club

(610) 328-1080
18 Baltimore Pike
Springfield, PA 19064


Penna Health Club Inc

(610) 328-8878
194 W Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064


Crozer Keystone Health System

(610) 328-8888
194 W Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064


L A Weight Loss Centers Inc

610-544-7805
137 S State Rd
Springfield, PA 19064


Healthplex

(610) 328-8888
194 W Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064


Crozer-Keystone Health System

(610) 328-8888
194 W Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064


La Fitness

(610) 543-2006
910 East Woodland Avenue
Springfield, PA 19064


Springfield Swim Club

(610) 544-7717
345 N Rolling Rd
Springfield, PA 19064


Rolling Green Golf Club

610- 544-4500
280 N State Rd
Springfield, PA 19064


Pickleball FAQ in Springfield, PA

Do you run a lot in pickleball?

Described as a mix between tennis, badminton and ping-pong, pickleball is very social. It’s also easy to learn and it doesn’t require a lot of running.

Why is pickleball called pickle?

In the summer of 1965, pickleball was founded by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Within days, Joan Pritchard had come up with the name “pickle ball”—a reference to the thrown-together leftover non-starters in the “pickle boat” of crew races.

Is pickleball a good workout?

The peer-reviewed study, published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, suggests that pickleball can provide a moderate workout for middle-aged or older people. But they would need to play as much as 4.5 hours a week to meet recommended exercise guidelines.

What is a Bert in pickleball?

A Bert is an advanced-level shot where a player leaps over the kitchen on the opposite side of the court to volley a ball. It is similar to an Erne, but becomes a Bert when the player crosses from the left side of the court to the right sideline or vice versa.

What is sandbagging in pickleball?

A: The practice of sandbagging—athletes competing in tournaments below their actual skill level to increase their chances of winning—has invaded pickleball, partly due to the game’s surging popularity.

Which is harder tennis or pickleball?

Yes, pickleball is easier to learn than tennis. The court is smaller, it requires less strength or intensity to hit the ball. The paddles in pickleball are lighter and, as a stretch, even the pickleballs are lighter. Since pickleball has a smaller court than tennis there is less moving around.

What is the most difficult thing to do in pickleball?

One of the hardest things to do in the sport of pickleball is to keep the pickleball low (while still over the net). A low pickleball will prevent your opponents from being able to go on the offensive with an aggressive shot.

Can you step in the kitchen before it bounces?

The kitchen is the area within seven feet from each side of the net. In this area, you’re not allowed to hit a volley (striking the ball before it bounces). The kitchen only extends the width of the court, so you’re allowed to stand on the side of the non-volley zone, although it’s best not to in most situations.

Is there a dress code for pickleball?

Is There a Dress Code for Pickleball? No! Pickleball is all about choice on the court, it’s one of the things people love about it. One tip about pickleball apparel to keep in mind is that there tends to be a lot of color on the court, so there’s no reason to go for the conservative look.

Can you step in the kitchen after you hit in pickleball?

You can jump and land in the kitchen in pickleball so long as you aren’t hitting the ball as a volley. This would be a fault if your body is in the act of volleying and your momentum lands in the kitchen. If the ball has bounced first, or you just feel like jumping in, this would not violate volley motion.

What are the 3 etiquettes of pickleball?

Remember: Pickleball is only a game. Begin each game by acknowledging the other players and introducing yourself if you don’t know them. If the ball is out and it’s on your side, call it out. Never ask for (nor accept) line calls from spectators. Play with all skill levels.