So you DO NOT have to go through the classes to play Pickleball. Even though I would at some point. What I would suggest is watch some YouTube videos on the rules especially scoring. Then go into your garage put a line of blue painters tape on the wall 34” high. This will simulate the height of the middle of the net. Then put another line of tape 7’ out from the wall on the floor. This will simulate the depth of the non volley zone (kitchen). Look for drills on YouTube for Pickleball wall drills. This will get you use to dinking, volleying and if you move back further in you garage some short ground strokes. Then check your Rec newspaper for places to play advanced beginner open play. These open play sessions are usually at 10:00 everyday at various Rec centers all week long. This will give you an excellent start. Just ignore the snobs.95% of us are nice people but it is important to find places where people are playing at your level if you are a beginner and walk into a pod of advanced players it most likely would not be fun for you. My wife and I have been playing in The Villages for 12 years and it is an awesome social sport that will keep you fit and mentally young. Don’t get discouraged you will love it. By the way make sure you pull your cars out of the garage first.
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