Welcome to the Pickleball Home for Beginners

Indoors & air conditioned, we invite you to start your Pickleball Journey in a friendly & welcoming space designed for beginners.

We offer a variety of ways for beginners to experience pickleball, whether you're looking to casually dip your toes in, prefer guidance and coaching, or are eager to jump into competition — we have the perfect option for you!

Our Beginner Programs

  • First Timer Open House

    Join us for a fun, low-pressure First Timer Open House where we provide the paddles, and you jump right into playing! This is an opportunity to dip your toes in the water and try pickleball -- you'll learn some basic rules and scoring while discovering the game.

  • Ladies Only Beginner Classes

    Our Ladies Only Beginner “Learn & Play” and Intro to Pickleball classes are designed to be a safe, fun, friendly, welcoming opportunity to learn to play pickleball with other women just like you.

  • Pickleball Bootcamps for Men

    Our Men Only Bootcamps are designed to teach you to play the game the right way and start competing as quickly as possible. We use a combination of Coaching and Game Play Situations to develop your skills to compete and win.

  • Beginner Classes

    Led by experienced coaches, our beginner classes provide a great introduction to pickleball. These are our most popular offerings, perfect for new players looking to learn in a fun and supportive environment.

  • Beginner Leagues

    Our beginner leagues offer a great opportunity to gain match experience in a low-pressure setting. Play with others at your level while building confidence and having fun!

  • Daily Play for Beginners

    Join our Daily Play sessions for beginners, where you can drop in and enjoy a variety of fun formats like Meet and Plays, Round Robins, and Open Plays—all designed for new players.

View All of Our Beginner Offerings and Register Today!

UPCOMING “BEGINNER” SESSIONS

Will be listed here soon — for now, please visit our booking page and search BEGINNER Skill Levels

Step 1: TRY Pickleball

At Tampa Bay Pickleball, we understand that starting something new can be intimidating. That's why we've created a beginner program designed to make your introduction to pickleball as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

We offer multiple options to TRY pickleball:

FIRST TIMER & BEGINNER OPEN HOUSE
(Less Coaching - Less Structure)

This is a great low stress, low pressure way to simply come and try the game - you’ll have a blast. Coaching is kept to a minimum - we’ll provide the paddles and encourage you to start hitting the ball & having some fun. Along the way, you’ll gradually learn the rules and how to keep score. This is a great way to simply try and experience the game. You can come to this session as often as you feel is necessary - go at your own pace!

BEGINNER PICKLEBALL “Learn & Play” CLASSES
(More Coaching - More Structure)

If you prefer a more structured approach, our beginner “Learn & Play” Classes are led by a professional coach who will introduce you to the game & teach you how to play the right way. We’ll teach you the fundamentals, terminology, rules, & how to keep score. You’ll develop a solid foundation preparing you to move on to the next steps, while building relationships with players just like you.

Step 2: LEARN Pickleball

Congratulations — you’ve tried Pickleball and are ready for more — it’s time to really learn how to play! At TBPB, we offer a huge variety of classes to help you learn and improve!

Our professional coaches will meet you where you’re at and work with you over multiple weeks to help you Master the Fundamentals and build a solid foundation to set you on the path of becoming the best player you can be!

You’ll meet and get to know fellow beginners and develop a strong relationship with a coach who will get to know you and know your game — helping you become a better and more comfortable player week by week.

Step 3: Play Pickleball

You’ve “Tried” pickleball — You’ve “Learned” how to play — now it’s time to Play!

Join a Fun & Social Beginner League

Our Beginner Leagues are a TON of fun! They are incredibly welcoming to all players & all ages and are designed to be a VERY social league.

Structured as a “Round Robin” — we rotate partners every single game — so you get a chance to play alongside and against everyone else in the league.

This structure is great for beginners because you’ll sometimes play with players better than you, other times you’ll be the better player — and sometimes you’ll be better than your opponents and sometimes they’ll be better — but it doesn’t matter, because we are here to HAVE FUN, MEET NEW PEOPLE and ENJOY PLAYING PICKLEBALL!

  • TRY Pickleball

    Get a Feel for the Game
    Our Beginner Open House is the perfect way to dip your toes into the world of pickleball. No experience? No problem! We provide the paddles and a friendly, low-pressure environment where you can simply have fun and get a feel for the game.

    Sign Up for an Open House

  • LEARN Pickleball

    Build Your Skills
    Ready to take the next step? Our professional coaches offer a range of classes designed to help you learn the fundamentals and gain confidence on the court. From basics to more advanced techniques, we've got you covered

    Enroll in a Class

  • PLAY Pickleball

    Join the Fun
    Join our Beginner Social Leagues and drop-in sessions where you can practice your skills, meet new friends, and experience the joy of playing pickleball in a welcoming community.

    Join a League or Drop-In Session

What Our Beginners Say

Don't just take our word for it. Hear from others who've started their pickleball journey with us and are now enjoying the game and community

  • “The staff is so friendly - You feel you're part of the family!”

    John & Susan

  • “We came to the First Timer Open House and had a Blast! Now, we're regulars in the leagues - so much fun!”

    Steve & Jennifer

  • “We've made so many friends - absolutely love the sense of community!”

    Lindsey

Gear Up at Our Pro Shop

Find everything you need to enhance your pickleball experience at our pro shop. From paddles to apparel, we've got you covered.

Ready to Start Your Pickleball Journey

Whether you're just getting started or ready to take your game to the next level, we're here to help you every step of the way. Join our community today and discover the fun of pickleball.