A simple rotation for 12 people

With two courts, eight colleagues can play doubles while four rest, watch or warm up. That makes a 12-person outing manageable when rotations are short and visible.

Create three groups of four. Run timed games, then move one group off and the waiting group on. Mix partners in the second round so departments do not remain in separate clusters.

Decide who keeps time and explains scoring. Confirm equipment and introductory guidance with the venue, especially when most players are new.

How to organise 20 people

Twenty people need an event plan, not an open court. Only eight can play doubles across two courts at once, so the experience depends on what the other twelve are doing.

Use short rounds, named groups and a printed or shared rotation. Add a rules briefing and off-court social time. If every attendee expects continuous play, ask about a different duration or format before booking.

Tell the club the full headcount and desired outcome. Confirm whether you have exclusive access to both courts and whether facilitation is included.

What changes above 30 people

It can, but the maths matters. Two doubles courts hold eight active players. A group of 30 needs planned waves, another activity or a longer event window.

Divide attendees into colour groups and publish the order before play begins. Keep matches short and use an MC or coordinator to call the next group. Consider whether some people are attending mainly to socialise.

Ask the venue to assess the plan before inviting the team. Capacity, exclusive use, seating, refreshments and staffing must all be confirmed rather than assumed.

A focused 90-minute session

Ninety minutes can work for a small team if the session starts on time and the explanation stays focused. It is too tight for a large group with elaborate awards.

Use 10 minutes for rules and warm-up, 55 minutes for short rotating games, 15 minutes for a final and 10 minutes as a buffer. Adjust after the club reviews the headcount.

Send directions and clothing notes the day before. Confirm who provides paddles, balls and facilitation; a court-only booking does not include them automatically.

A two-court office tournament

A company tournament should be easy to follow from the sideline. Short timed games and a visible order usually work better than a complicated bracket.

Seed pairs randomly or mix departments, run pool games on both courts, then use the results for a short final. Set a cap on game time so one close match does not delay everyone.

Agree on scoring, tie-breaks and who makes calls before starting. Ask whether a coach or event host is part of the corporate quote.

PLAY IN MOSHI

Turn the reading into a real game.

PaddleKraft has two covered pickleball courts in Borhade Wadi, Moshi, Pimpri-Chinchwad. Standard court bookings are ₹600 per hour. Availability, paddles and balls are included; coaching and event inclusions should be confirmed with the club.

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