How To Play Pickleball: Introduction to Pickleball for Beginners

4/16/2025

Do you want to learn how to play Pickleball?

Intro to Pickleball for Beginners offers the warmest of welcomes for new players into our RECS community in just under two hours! Pickleball Hall of Famer, Steve Paranto, serves as a recurring instructor and foremost authority on showing the unexpected what to expect. Joining him will be a rotation of professional pickleball players to add insight through their experiences in the latest tournaments in the Pacific Northwest and around the world.

Learn How To Play Pickleball at RECS!

Strike your stance as you have access to two hours of hands-on training alongside fellow new players learning from the best of the best. Intro to Pickleball’s lighthearted atmosphere is designed to get you comfortable on the court, whether it is your first time playing pickleball or you are finally considering becoming a club member in the greater Portland-Metro area.

How To Pickleball for Beginners

Not a RECS member yet? No problem! You are able to get your first taste of pickleball culture as a visitor member, while our front desk staff find a membership right for you at the end of the class! Players not only learn the basics of paddle grip and strength, drop serving, dinking, or deflecting, but learn the core tenets of RECS as they complete them: Recreate, Exercise, Compete, and Socialize.

Visit ‘Join’ on the menu at wearerecs.com to earn your Visitor pass, or dial 503-655-PLAY for assistance from a dedicated staff member before you arrive!

A Premier Pickleball Club in Portland Oregon

At RECS, we're more than just a pickleball club – we’re a community dedicated to bringing players of all levels together to have fun, improve their skills, and make lasting connections. Whether you're just starting out or competing at a higher level, we offer something for everyone. and be part of the action as we create memorable experiences on and off the court. Let's play, grow, and celebrate the love of pickleball together! RECS - Inspiring Good Sports.