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Courts, coaching, and tournaments designed for every level โ€” from first-time dinks to pro-level drives. Locations in Kolhapur, Gandhinagar & Sangli.

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World-class pickleball facilities across Maharashtra. Book a court or join a session today.
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Kolhapur
P765+3GQ, Near Galaxy House
Laxminarayan Nagar, Kadamwadi
Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416003
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Gandhinagar
Pickle Arena Pro
Shanti Nagar, Chinchwad Road
Near Vitthal Rukmani Mandir, 416119
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Sangli
Behind Hotel Woodland
Dattanagar, Sangli Miraj Kupwad
Maharashtra 416416

ABOUT PICKLEBALL

More than a sport โ€” it's a movement. Discover the history, the community, and the passion behind pickleball.

5M+
Global Players
84
Countries
1965
Founded
$9.1B
Market by 2034

What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is more than just a sport โ€” it's a community! Our mission is to bring people together through the fun and excitement of pickleball. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or a pro mastering the game, we're here to support you.

Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, making it fun and accessible for all ages and fitness levels.

1965
Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum invented pickleball on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Joan Pritchard coined the name from the term "pickle boat."
1970sโ€“90s
The sport grew steadily across the USA. First official rulebook published, national tournaments began forming.
2000s
International expansion begins. The USAPA (USA Pickleball Association) established to govern the sport nationally.
2020s
Explosive global growth. India, China, Malaysia emerging as major hubs. Indian Pickleball League launched with Times Group backing.
Today
Over 5 million players across 84 countries. Professional leagues offer six-figure prize money. India aiming for 10,000 courts by 2028.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Pickleball isn't just fun โ€” it's one of the best things you can do for your body and mind.

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5M+
Players Worldwide
84
Countries
10K
India Courts by 2028
$9.1B
Market by 2034
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Heart Health

Pickleball is a fun cardiac exercise that raises your heart rate, leading to better cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and a significantly lower risk of heart disease.

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Joint Health

As a low-impact sport, pickleball maintains healthy bones, joints and muscles. It reduces bone loss, conserves bone tissue, and prevents osteoporosis effectively.

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Weight Management

A 1-hour session can burn up to 400 calories! Combines aerobic exercise and strength training to burn calories and build lean muscle mass efficiently.

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Balance & Coordination

Develops better balance, agility and reflexes. The quick movements needed to react to the ball enhance your coordination in daily activities too.

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Footwork & Speed

Constant pivoting, lunging, and shuffling strengthens feet and ankle muscles, making you more agile, responsive and quick on your feet.

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Mental Wellness

Reduces stress and anxiety through social play. The community aspect fights loneliness, improves mood, and keeps your mind sharp with strategic thinking.

PICKLEBALL NEWS

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Tournament

Pickleball Championship 2026

The National Pickleball Championship kicks off this weekend with top players competing from across India and beyond.

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Announcement

India's Pickleball Boom

Following the inaugural Indian Pickle Ball League in late 2025, the sport is seeing massive growth, aiming to be India's second-largest sport, with Pickle Pro involved in expanding infrastructure.

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Grand Prix 2026 โ€” โ‚น7 Lakh Prize

Picklepro Club is rapidly expanding its network in India with new premium venues in Mumbai and hosting major tournaments including the February 2026 Pickleball Now Grand Prix.

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Training

Balancing Pickleball in Daily Life

Why a former Tennis and Football player now swears by Pickleball โ€” and how to incorporate it into your daily wellness routine.

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India's Pickleball Dream

The Indian Pickleball League, an initiative of The Times Group led by Mr. Vineet Jain in partnership with PWR, marks the first national franchise-based official pickleball league. Sanctioned by IPA, recognised by Ministry of Youth Affairs.

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5 New Courts in Kolhapur

Kolhapur officials announce 5 new pickleball courts to meet the rapidly growing demand for the sport in the region.

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Training

Advanced Coaching Tips

Learn professional pickleball strategies from world-class trainers. Improve your dink game, third-shot drops, and court positioning.

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Pickleball Joins Olympic Sports

The International Committee officially recognizes pickleball as an Olympic sport โ€” a landmark moment for the global pickleball community.

GANDHINAGAR

Maharashtra's vibrant location for world-class pickleball

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Pickle Arena Pro
Shanti Nagar, Chinchwad Road
Near Vitthal Rukmani Mandir
Opposite to Ignite Cafe
Maharashtra 416119

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KOLHAPUR

Known for temples, food, forts โ€” and now world-class pickleball

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Pickle Pro Arena
P765+3GQ, Near Galaxy House
Laxminarayan Nagar, Kadamwadi
Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416003

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SANGLI

Peaceful town, powerful pickleball โ€” SPC FLY HIGH Trampoline Park

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Pickle Pro Arena
Sangli Hwy, behind Hotel Woodland
Dattanagar, Sangli Miraj Kupwad
Maharashtra 416416

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PICKLEBALL GUIDE

Everything you need to know to play, compete, and win.

1 The Basics

Pickleball is played on a court similar to badminton with a slightly modified tennis net. Players use solid paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball (like a wiffle ball) over the net. Games can be singles (1v1) or doubles (2v2) โ€” doubles is by far the most popular format.

2 Court & Equipment

The court is 20 feet wide ร— 44 feet long. The net height is 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches at the center. Key zones include:

  • Non-Volley Zone (Kitchen): 7 feet from the net on each side
  • Service courts: divided by the center line
  • Baseline: back edge of the court
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3 Serving Rules

  • Must serve underhand โ€” paddle contact below the waist
  • Serve diagonally to the opposite service court
  • Server must keep both feet behind the baseline
  • Only one serve attempt (no second serve like tennis)
  • Let serves (ball hits the net but lands in) are replayed

4 Scoring System

Only the serving team can score points. Games are typically played to 11 points (win by 2). In doubles, the score is called as three numbers: server score โ€“ receiver score โ€“ server number (1 or 2). For example: "4-3-2" means the serving team has 4 points, receiving team has 3, and it's the second server serving.

5 Kitchen (NVZ) Rules

The Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) or "kitchen" extends 7 feet from the net. Key rules:

  • You cannot volley (hit ball in the air) while standing in the kitchen
  • You cannot step into the kitchen to volley even after the shot
  • You CAN enter the kitchen to hit a ball that has bounced
  • The Two-Bounce Rule: the serve and return must each bounce before volleying begins

6 Common Faults

  • Ball lands out of bounds
  • Volleying from the kitchen
  • Ball hits the net and doesn't clear
  • Serving into the kitchen (non-volley zone)
  • Ball bounces twice before being returned
  • Ball hits a player or anything they're wearing

7 Strategy Tips

  • Get to the kitchen line โ€” controlling the NVZ line is critical to winning
  • Third-shot drop โ€” a soft shot that lands in the kitchen after your serve return
  • Dink game โ€” soft cross-court shots that keep your opponent back
  • Stack formation โ€” in doubles, keep your stronger forehand player covering middle
  • Patience wins โ€” wait for the right ball to attack rather than forcing it

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