North San Antonio Edition | January 2026

BY ANDREW CREELMAN

Terms to know

Northeast San Antonio Metrocom

Fault: any actions that stop play or award a point to the team serving the ball Line calls: any ball that hits the ground on the lines of the court is considered in- bounds Non-volley zone: a 7-foot zone surrounding the net, within which the ball cannot land and the player cannot stand Rally scoring: an alternative scoring method where both teams can score at any time, regardless of who is serving Service sequence: the method in which the ball is served, typically by the player on the right-hand side of the court Side-out: only the serving team can score points in this scoring system Two-bounce rule: after serving, the returning team can only let the ball hit the ground once before hitting it back

Texas Pickle Hall The 28,700-square-foot venue features 12 indoor pickleball courts. Texas Pickle Hall offers league play, tournaments, private lessons and clinics. The venue also has locker rooms and a pro shop.

Alexander Komet, Texas Pickle Hall’s chief operating officer, said their goal is to make the sport more accessible.

• 201 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak • www.texaspicklehall.com

SOURCE: USA PICKLEBALL/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy Come Grow With Us!

Join Us for EKHLA’s Open House! For Prospective Families: 2/7/26 | 9–12 PM

• A Thriving K-8 Tuition Free Charter School • Rigorous Academics • Nurturing Environment • After School Care Program until 6 p.m. • Outstanding Faculty • Afterschool Enrichment Program • Texas Charter Athletics League 4th-8th

11327 Dreamland Dr • 210-890-7267 • www.ekhla.org

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