FAQs

Absolutely! It's called an ATP or around-the-post shot.

Yes. Yes, it is.

Pickleball is often described as a combination of various sports. It incorporates elements from tennis, badminton, and ping pong (table tennis).

Buckle up, buckaroos! The minimum age to play is 12 years old. We require a guardian for all our guests under the age of 14.

Our team is working on a lot of fun social events and programming to bring pickleball for seniors, pickleball for kids, and everyone else. View the programming open for signup here: https://austinpickleranch.podplay.app/community/events

In pickleball, you typically play to 11 points. However, the winning team must have a lead of at least two points. This means if the score is tied at 10-10, you keep playing until one team manages to go ahead by two points, winning the game.

Welcome to your new favorite sport! We absolutely have options for pickleball beginners! Take a look at our office how to play guide (its' better than pickleball for dummies because it's for smarties like you) or sign up for our greenhorn clinic to learn the basics.

Yes! We will have them available. Shoot us an email at info@austinpickleranch.com and we will help you get one for your friend.

Nope, you can't slam the pickleball while in the kitchen! There's this zone near the net called the non-volley zone or "kitchen." You can't volley the ball while standing in that kitchen area; you gotta keep your cool and stay out of it. It adds a bit of spice to the game, you know?

You gotta keep that pickleball over the net during the serve! Unlike tennis where you can sometimes hit the net and still keep the serve going, in pickleball, you need to get that serve cleanly over the net.

We find that players who are switching from tennis to pickleball can pick up the sport pretty fast. It is usually not too tricky because there are some similarities between the two sports. But, hey, there are some quirks you gotta get used to, like the rules, strategies, and how you serve.

Great question! A tennis court measures 60' wide, 120' long, whereas a pickleball court is 20' wide, 44' long.

We sell balls on-site for $4 per ball or a four-pack for $12.

Restrooms are available on the first floor for our customers.

The courts are concrete with acrylic paint. Since the courts are on the rooftop, they actually have more give since they are on top of air and not directly on the ground.

Our courts are open to the general public and require a reservation in advance, whether your a member or a non-member. You can book a court in advance to your arrival here: https://austinpickleranch.podplay.app/book Hope to see you soon!

Everyone is welcome as long as you have booked or are part of a reservation. If this will be your first time visiting, please sign up for an account before your arrive here: https://austinpickleranch.podplay.app/account

Yes! We have wind screens 🙌

We'll have lights in the morning and at night, so you can play whenever you want when we are open.

You can learn more about our awesome programming here. https://www.austinpickleranch.com/ways-to-play

We wanted to bring pickleball to Austin as soon as possible, so that location is on hold for now. Hope to see you at our West 6th location 😉

There will be non-alcoholic drinks and snacks available for purchase.

The courts are not covered but there will be a shaded lounge and spectator areas for you to enjoy.

The facility is located on the 4th floor of the parking garage of the Hartland Plaza building at 1717 West 6th Street.

We're in building B! Follow the signs, and you can park anywhere there is a spot available in front of our building.

We have several levels of membership available. Take a look at our membership page to find which one works best for you. https://www.austinpickleranch.com/membership

We get it, sometimes life happens and you can’t make it to your reservation. Our cancellation policy helps us free up courts for the Austin community, so we encourage you to cancel your reservation in advance when you’re able to. Court reservations can be canceled up to 24 hours prior to start time with no charge. If a cancellation takes place within 24 hours of the start time, you will be charged for the booking. All cancellation charges will be applied to your credit card immediately. For programs, the cancellation window depends on the event, so please be sure to read the event description and information in its entirety before signing up.

Pricing varies depending on when and how long you play! Private court reservation fees can be found at the link here: https://austinpickleranch.podplay.app/book, and events like open play and clinics can be found here: https://austinpickleranch.podplay.app/community/events. Both of these sections are easily accessible within the app!

Yes! You can see our planned programing here: https://austinpickleranch.podplay.app/community/events

Leave your boots and spurs at home. We ask you to wear court shoes and appropriate workout gear at the Austin Pickle Ranch.

Sometimes rain, snow, or sleet happens. We get it. In light of this, our new system does not charge you before your court reservation or event participation, so there are fewer times when a refund will be necessary. While on the Ranch, if your play is disrupted due to weather within 30 minutes after the start of your booking, we will offer a house credit to apply to your next booking.

Yes! We are offering a limited number of memberships to the Austin Pickle Ranch, with new memberships on the way. Learn more about our membership cost and availability here: https://austinpickleranch.podplay.app/account/membership

No! You can rent paddles at our pro shop for $5.

We require courts to be booked in advance before playing at our facility.

Heck yes! We would love to help you plan your event. Shoot us an email at events@austinpickleranch.com and a member of our team will help you get started.

Yes! A reservation is required to play at the Austin Pickle Ranch. If you’re ready to book you can reserve a court here: https://austinpickleranch.podplay.app/book

Yes, if you want to cancel your membership, please contact us at info@austinpickleranch.com. We don’t think you'd want to, but you can cancel your membership at any time. Your membership will be canceled by your next billing cycle if you have been a member for 2 months or more. If you have been a member for less than 2 months, you will be charged one more month before your cancellation will take effect.

We love pets! Well-behaved pups are allowed on site but must always remain on a leash and off the courts.

At this time coaching is limited to the Austin Pickle Ranch Pros Program. If you are interested in becoming an approved coach or would like to join our training staff please shoot us an email at careers@austinpickleranch.com