Guides & Tips

Play Smarter

Short, practical guides to pickleball, snooker and pool — how the games work, what to bring, and how to get the most out of a session at the club.

Essential Pickleball Equipment Every Player Needs

Paddle, ball, court, net — what you actually need to play, and what you can leave at home.

The serve, the double-bounce rule, the kitchen, scoring and faults — every pickleball rule explained simply.

22 balls, 6 colours, 1 cue ball — the exact count, point values and why they add up to a 147 break.

6 pockets, 2 types — corner vs middle, jaw design, and why snooker pockets play tighter than pool.

The rules, scoring and gear — everything you need to play your first game with confidence.

Three racquet sports, three very different games — here's how court, gear and pace set them apart.

What to check before booking a pickleball court in west Pune, and how to reach one from Mahalunge, Balewadi, Baner or Hinjewadi.

Table size, balls, scoring and rules — the plain-English difference between the three cue sports.

Team-outing and sports-day ideas that work for mixed office groups near the Hinjewadi and Baner IT corridor.