FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When are you opening?
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We will open the first weekend in November 2025. Please register with us for continuing updates as we prepare our brand-new centre. You can easily register by clicking here
Are you associated with PicklePlay East Bentleigh?
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Yes, we are a sister-site to PicklePlay East Bentleigh. If you're keen to play in the next couple of months before we open, you are welcome to come and play at our East Bentleigh site by clicking here
Do I need a membership to play at PicklePlay Dingley?
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No, you do not. You are welcome to come and play without being a member. Simply follow our website to book a court once we open for bookings.
What Equipment do you provide?
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We include hire of Paddles and Balls in your court hire / lesson / clinic. You do not need to have your own, and there is no additional charge. All you need to bring is a water bottle, maybe a sweat towel, and be sure to wear appropriate gear – light, loose clothing and appropriate exercise shoes (preferably non-marking soles)
What will your operating hours be?
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We will be open every day of the week from 9am to 9pm.
We may be closed on certain public holidays.
What facilities will you have?
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We have heaps of parking including disabled parking bays
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We will have an awesome entrance with social hang-out areas
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We will have a party room / event room that can host up to 50 people as well as a corporate meeting room that can host up to 20 people.
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We will have a fully functioning kitchen available for use for events
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We will have plenty of toilets including gender neutral.
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We will also have a Pro-Shop where you can purchase your own Paddles and associated Pickleball gear.
How fit do I need to be to play Pickleball?
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To play pickleball, you don’t need to be an elite athlete, but as with any sport, a baseline level of fitness helps you enjoy the game, perform better, and avoid injury. Pickleball is a low-impact sport but does involve short-sharp movements (depending on how you choose to play the game) and can also involve backward and forward bursts of running. It’s accessible to a wide range of ages and fitness levels.
Cardiovascular Endurance: Level Needed: Moderate. Pickleball involves short bursts of movement (e.g., side-to-side shuffling, quick steps to the net) with brief rest periods. A casual game requires less endurance than competitive play, but you should be able to move intermittently for 30-60 minutes.
Mobility and Agility: Level Needed: Basic to moderate. Pickleball requires lateral movements, quick pivots, and short sprints within a 6m x 13m court. You’ll need to bend, lunge, and change directions to reach shots.
Strength and Coordination: Level Needed: You do require some degree of hand-eye coordination to hit the ball. Pickleball paddles are lightweight (a couple of kg’s), and the ball is light, so you don’t need significant upper body strength. Core strength helps with balance and shot control, while leg strength supports movement.
Flexibility and Joint Health: Level Needed: Moderate. Flexibility helps with reaching shots and preventing strains, especially in the shoulders, hips, and knees. We do recommend stretching before and after play
Recreational/Beginner (Social Play): Fitness Needed: Minimal. If you can walk comfortably, climb stairs, and swing your arm without strain, you’re fit enough. Think of it as similar to a brisk walk with occasional quick steps.
I want to learn how to play Pickleball, what is my first step?
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We recommend all new players either participate in a one-hour Introduction to Pickleball clinic or book a private session with one of our coaches.
Either of these will introduce you to the fundamentals of the game including rules, positioning and scoring.
What are the basic rules for playing the game?
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Here are the Basic Rules of playing pickleball:
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You can play pickleball singles or doubles – either way, the court usage is the same
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Only the server (or serving team) scores a point
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The first server is chosen at random, usually by coin toss
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Only underhanded serves are allowed for serves
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You have to serve from behind the baseline and your ball must land in the diaginally opposite server area
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The ball needs to bounce once per side after the serve, then play continues, and you can then lobby
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The ball has to stay in bounds – in bounds is at a minimum touching the outer edge of the white line
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Rallies are commonly lost in three ways: out-of-bounds balls, the ball bouncing twice on a side before being hit, and kitchen violation (Feet inside Kitchen to play a volley shot).
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Volleying isn’t allowed within the kitchen (Colored space on either side of the net)
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The game ends at 11 or more points (Games must be won by a margin of 2 points)