For teachers starting pickleball in class or in a school club.
A pickleball court is almost the same size as a badminton doubles court. Lower the net, add lines near the net, and you can start in the gym you already have. The ball moves slowly, so even students who have never held a racket can keep a rally going.
I'm Yoshi, and I can help with what to get, how many, and the paperwork for quotes and invoices.
- Engage Pickleball: Japan's exclusive authorized distributor
- Selkirk authorized dealer
- Six Zero authorized dealer
- Quotes and qualified invoices available
What you can ask us about
We want to try it in PE next month. What do we need, and how many?
Can we play on the badminton courts in our gym as they are?
We're starting a school club. How should we choose paddles for the club?
We'd like to buy with the school budget. Can you issue a quote and an invoice?
How we can help you start pickleball at school
Print and share our rules cheat sheet freely
It's a two-page A4 PDF. Hand it out in class as is, with no limit on copies. For students who want more detail, you can point them to our official rules guide.
Help deciding how much equipment you need
Tell us your class size, number of courts, and how many lessons you plan, and we'll work out what to get and how many. We can also suggest paddles that will last for club use, based on your students' experience and numbers.
Purchases in the school's name
We issue quotes, delivery slips, and qualified invoices. Purchases with public funds by public schools, local governments, and similar bodies are paid by invoice after delivery. Private schools pay in advance (bank transfer or credit card).
Equipment for school clubs
We offer a group price on equipment bought with club fees. We'll share the terms after reviewing your inquiry.
What we carry, and what we don't
Our paddles are mainly authentic, competition-grade models. If you need paddles for a whole class at around ¥2,000–3,000 each, our lineup won't be a good fit. We can help when you're choosing a few paddles for long-term club use.
We do carry indoor-only balls (26-hole) and nets for gym use. However, they're from brands outside the club group price, so they're sold at the regular price (as of October 2026).
FAQ (Starting and buying for your school)
Can we play on the badminton courts in our gym?
Yes. A pickleball court is almost the same size as a badminton doubles court, and you can use the outer lines as they are. All you add is the non-volley zone (kitchen) line near the net. It's 2.13 m from the net, about 15 cm farther out than the badminton short service line. The net is 91 cm high at the posts and 86 cm at the center, much lower than a badminton net. If your posts don't go that low, please use a pickleball net.
I teach at a public school. Can I apply?
Yes. We never offer any arrangement that pays the teacher personally, such as referral fees. If you're unsure how your school's rules apply, we can handle it as a regular quote in the school's name.
Can we buy with the school budget? How do we pay?
Yes. We issue quotes, delivery slips, and qualified invoices. Purchases with public funds by public schools, local governments, and similar bodies are paid by invoice after delivery. Private schools pay in advance (bank transfer or credit card).
How much is the group price?
What we can offer depends on your school type (public or private) and whose name the purchase is in, so we don't list it on the site. We'll send the details individually after reviewing your inquiry. There's no deposit, annual fee, or minimum purchase.
Purchases with the school budget (public funds or school expenses) are quoted at the regular price, whether the school is public or private. The group price is for equipment bought with club fees or other money outside the school budget.
Which brands qualify for the group price?
Engage Pickleball, Six Zero, and Selkirk (Bread & Butter will be added once we start carrying it). JOOLA, Franklin Sports, and STIGA products are sold at the regular price.
Can we borrow demo paddles?
We don't lend paddles. Equipment for classes or clubs needs to be purchased.
We already use equipment from another company. Is that okay?
Of course. You don't need to use our products only.
Can we use the rules cheat sheet as a class handout?
Please do. Printing and sharing are free, with no limit on copies.
Inquiry & application form
We'll review your message and I (Yoshi) will reply by email within 3 business days. To confirm your inquiry, we may call your school's main number.
Questions at the "still deciding" stage are welcome too.
This contact point is handled by Yoshi (Iketani), owner of Pickleball Lab and a working tennis coach.