Pickleball has taken off at the Senior Center! Pickleball is played on a court with a paddle and perforated ball. It is similar to tennis, but not as strenuous and is being played all across the country in senior centers. We provide all the equipment, and you can join at any time!
A clinic for new players is held Fridays from 9:50-10:50 am at the senior center. There is another free true beginners clinic at Max Luther every Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 until noon. We ask that beginners attend a clinic before playing at one of our sites.
We play in various recreation centers in Huntsville during the week. Check below for specific days and times. There is a donation of $20 per year to play. Join us.
For more information on pickleball in Huntsville, please go to http://www.pickleball-huntsville.com/. Follow the Huntsville Pickleball Club on Facebook for tips, basics, and connecting with other players.
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A tip from the “Pro” – Take Care of Your Paddle!
Taking good care of your paddle will extend its life. Here are some tips:
* Do not slap the net, your leg or any other surface with the paddle.
* Try not to take “divots” by scraping the ground. This action will eventually cause breakage at the “neck” of your paddle. Just look at your edge guard at the top of the paddle. It will tell you if you take too many “divots.”
* Do not slap the edge of paddle on the ground.
These are sure ways of breaking the paddle at the neck. And it doesn’t happen instantaneously. It usually happens after you have hit an overhead or a hard smash at the net. Why? Because the culmination of all the misuse results in weakening the neck of the paddle.
Members Only
Have you checked out the Members Only section of the Huntsville Pickleball Club website; http://www.pickleball-huntsville.com. When you get a chance… sign-up, log on, stay informed and share your information.
