Drop-In Pickleball & Open Play

Drop-In Pickleball

Open Play or Drop-In Pickleball is the perfect way to work on your game and socialize with other players on and off the courts in a little friendly competition! Grab your paddle, round up some friends, and let the fun and games begin!

Open Play sessions are available day/night 7 days a week and are grouped according to players skill-level:

Sign-Up & Play Today

Open Play / Drop-In Pickleball at Sure Shot is easy as 1-2-3….

  1. Check The Schedule
    Find an Open Play session that fits your skill-level. 
  2. Sign-Up
    Reserve your spot via CourtReserve
  3. Play!
    Show up to play on your scheduled date/time

Wait List

Be the first to know if an Open-Play spot opens up by adding your name to the wait-list!

Open-Play sessions at Sure Shot Pickleball are VERY popular and fill up quickly in advance – If an Open-Play session you’re interested in is full simply add your name to the wait-list. 

People on the wait-list will be notified first automatically if someone cancels or if more courts open up! 

Make sure your CourtReserve app Notifications are turned on!

OPEN PLAY ETIQUETTE & RULES

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the USA and Open Play / Drop-In pickleball is one of the best ways to learn, practice and  improve your game in a fun and social environment. We are passionate about the sport and dedicated to providing pickleball players of all ages and skill-levels a fun, safe and supportive pickleball experience year-round. Following the rules and practicing good sportsmanship and etiquette ensure the best playing experience for all players.

You can cancel your booking up to 12 hours prior to your event with no penalty. Once canceled, a credit will be made to your Court Reserve account. If you are not able to make it and are less than 12 hours, please cancel in the CourtReserve as soon as you know you can’t make your reservation or call us at 630-566-2211 to let us know so that in case there is someone on the WAITLIST, it would allow them time to play.

OPEN PLAY ETIQUETTE

  • Respect ball ownership (BYOBall)
  • Greet and treat other players with respect
  • Alert others of stray balls
  • Don’t run onto someone else’s court for a ball
  • Call for outs loud and clear
  • Give the benefit of the doubt
  • Admit fouls
  • Apologize for errors
  • Celebrate Modestly

OPEN PLAY RULES

  • Northwest corner player starts the game
  • If ball hits ceiling, wall, fan, or net post, it is out
  • For open play purposes, first to 11 wins
  • Winners split sides, losers come off, and player(s) waiting come on
  • No player should be on the court for more than two consecutive games
  • Practice good sportsmanship!
  • Most importantly, HAVE FUN!

Open Play & Drop-In Pickleball Schedule

Beyond the Drop-In

Ready to elevate your game beyond open play & Drop-In Pickleball? Sure Shot Pickleball has everything you need under one roof including an extensive Pickleball Pro-Shop! In addition to Open-Play Sure Shot Pickleball regularly hosts competitive Pickleball Tournaments and  Weekly Social & Competitive Leagues for all ages and skill levels!

Looking to improve a specific part of your game? Consider taking a Private Pickleball Lesson with one of our certified coaches or Reserve a Court with some friends a have it all to yourself for a few hours!

 There’s no party quite like a pickleball party… Have your next party at Sure Shot in our Private Event Room

Learn the rules and basics of the game with us! We offer a variety of pickleball classes and clinics for all ages and skill levels. Level up your game with one of our experienced Naperville Pickleball Academy Coaches. Sign-up today for a FREE lesson!

Looking for some friendly competition? Sure Shot Pickleball hosts a wide variety of Social and Competitive weekly leagues for pickleball players of all ages and skill levels. Check out our Leagues Page for a list of upcoming leagues, sign-up for one that suits you and let the good times roll!

Pickleball is more fun with friends! If you prefer to play with people you know, Sure Shot offers Court Reservations by the hour. Round up some pals and get ready for a good time! Thirsty for more? Enjoy a cold beer or adult beverage from our “Dinks and Drinks” bar menu!

We love friendly competition! Sure Shot regularly hosts in-house pickleball tournaments as well as a variety of nationwide pro/am tournament tours including the APA and Sem-Pro Pickleball League.

We have also hosted charitable competitions, team building tournaments and a variety of corporate and community focused events! Contact us today if you are interested in hosting a custom League, Tournament for your company or cause! 

There’s no party like a pickleball party! Our private event room and player’s lounge are perfect for any celebratory occasion, networking event, fundraising initiative or corporate team building outing. Contact us today to learn more and book your next event with us at Sure Shot Pickleball in Naperville, IL. 

Conveniently located just off Highway 88 and Route 59 just outside of Chicago in Naperville, Illinois. Sure Shot has rapidly become a year-round favorite for drop-in pickleball players of all ages and skill levels. One step in our facility and you will see how dedicated to the sport of pickleball we are.

We have been serving up the the best of drop-in pickleball and open play throughout the Western Suburbs and Greater Chicagoland Area since 2023. The Amateur Pickleball Association even called us “The Best Pickleball Courts in Illinois.”