SoCal Pickleball Academy

Socal PickleBall Tustin CA and surrounding area. CLINICS, LESSONS, ROUND ROBINS, TOURNAMENTS & equipment. Great sport for the entire family and corporate event. This is considered one of america’s fastest growing paddle sports in the country. It’s fun and fast for all age levels. SPA’s mission is to build a local pickleball community with in Southern California to help beginners and experienced players find partners, locations, and equipment to expand the sport. This is a fantastic Corporate Leadership Program to bring employees together. About the Founders Rick Miller, Co-Founder / Instructor – 5.0 player with more than 25 years experience , coaching, teaching and training tennis and pickleball from beginners to experienced players. Cole Smith, Co-Founder / Coach – a passionate athlete and coach for more than 25 years. Loves the game of pickleball, baseball, paddle sports. still waiting to be ranked. What Is Pickleball? Pickleball is best described as a cross between table tennis and tennis. It looks a lot like tennis, but it features courts that are much smaller, a wiffle ball instead of a tennis ball, and a completely smooth paddle. In addition to being a recreational sport, Pickleball is also an organized activity. The USAPA lists tournaments on its site, and it also holds a national tournament. This is an example of what it looks like (Pickleball enthusiasts don’t seem to make many videos shorter than 10 minutes): How do you play Pickleball? The rules for Pickleball will be familiar to tennis fans, yet there are key differences (you can find the full official rules here). Pickleball Court First, the court is smaller, running 20 by 44 feet. The same court is used for singles and doubles, and there’s a foul zone near the net called “the kitchen.” The net is about 3 feet high, which is usually the same as a tennis net. That smaller court makes for less running, less powerful hitting, and more play.