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Originally Posted by Pamela1130
Thank you. Suppose to be at the beginners level, but aren't. That's why I was asking if anyone has gone to a beginners and there were really all beginners there.
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PCVG recognizes this is an issue. Once upon a time, folks learning to play pickleball went to the beginner open play sessions at the rec center near them, met others and made friends, they love the location and playing with the same people so they never moved on, even though they were no longer beginners. If these people are willing to help you as you learn to play the game and avoid slamming the ball at you as you try to learn to NOT pop up the ball, I’m ok if they stay but aggressive play doesn’t belong at beginner open play.
My recommendation is to go, and while waiting in line, tell the others that you are a beginner and are looking for others that will help you as you learn the game. Then, get on the court with people who are agreeable. If they then slam the ball at you, or otherwise treat you badly, stop the game and ask them if they didn’t understand and if they aren’t willing to work with you, walk off the court, yes, in the middle of the game. Go back to the line and find others who are willing to play nice. We’ll never get these aggressive folks to move on if we keep letting them take over beginner open play.
I’ve been told it hasn’t been as much of a problem south of 44 because those courts haven’t been around as long so people haven’t formed habits over many years. Try a different location, you should be able to find the true beginners with a little trial and error.