Midday: Shark Open Play (3.75+)

About this event

Shark (DUPR 3.75-4.25)

A Shark player demonstrates strong consistency, control, and strategic execution. They reliably hit serves, returns, dinks, drops, and volleys with placement and purpose. They anticipate well, adjust tactics mid-rally, and apply pressure through smart shot selection. In doubles, they move fluidly with their partner, communicate effectively, and exploit opponents' weaknesses. Focus areas include sharpening pace variation, spin control, and advanced net play.

To begin: Find an open court and partner up! If all the courts are taken, add your paddle to the first available slot to the right of any slotted paddles on the NextUp paddle rack. If you're the first player to wait, place your paddle at the leftmost slot. Follow the court rotation system described below.

Court Rotation

When six or more players are waiting, the cycle is “four on, four off,” with all players exiting after the game.

The most important rule is: do not move paddles once they are slotted — only move the NextUp marker.

When a game ends, all four players come off the court. Players put their paddles on the left side of the rack, starting with the next available slot to the right of any existing paddles. If there are no slots to the right, wrap around to the left side (like a typewriter return).

When a court becomes available, you'll draw the next four paddles from the rack. Start with the location of the NextUp marker. Take the four paddles at that location.

Slide the NextUp marker to the right…

Event details

Midday: Shark Open Play (3.75+) is an open play session hosted by Pickled! Batavia in Batavia, Illinois. It is listed as Open Play [Standard Time]. The venue is at 301 North Randall Road, Batavia, Illinois 60510. The next session starts on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM and ends at 2:00 PM, local time at the club. Sessions continue until May 27, 2027. Registration costs $14 USD. 10 of 10 spots are open. Players can register online as guests, without a Pickled! Batavia account. Pickled! Batavia has 12 courts for pickleball, swimming.

Location

Pickled! Batavia