Serving Plano, TX · 15 miles · about 25 minutes
Indoor Cricket Coaching and Pickleball for Plano, TX
People in Plano who want indoor cricket lanes with bowling machines, daily one-on-one coaching and seven full-size pickleball courts in the same building drive to Pad & Paddle Sports Center at 1000 Spinks Road, Suite 200 in Lewisville.
It is about 15 miles from the Coit and Preston corridors, roughly 25 minutes outside peak traffic. The route is easy to picture.
Head west on SH 121, the Sam Rayburn Tollway, past the Dallas North Tollway interchange and on toward Grandscape, then drop south onto I-35E.
Spinks Road comes straight off the frontage.
We are not going to hide the distance.
West Plano already has indoor cricket, an academy on Coit Road, recreation centers at Carpenter Park and Tom Muehlenbeck, and more organized youth sport than most cities twice its size.
The reason players still make this drive is what sits in one 26,000 square foot building: cricket lanes with bowling machines and a coaching academy on one side, a DUPR-verified pickleball club with seven full-size courts on the other, and table tennis in between.
One family, one trip, three sports.
Straight answers
Plano at a glance
Where is Pad & Paddle Sports Center?
Pad & Paddle Sports Center is at 1000 Spinks Road, Suite 200, Lewisville, TX 75067, just off the I-35E frontage road.
How far is it from Plano?
It is about 15 miles, roughly a 25-minute drive via SH 121 west and then I-35E south.
Is there indoor cricket coaching?
Yes, the venue runs indoor cricket lanes with bowling machines, daily one-on-one sessions and a coaching academy.
Do you offer cricket for adults?
Yes, adults train here through one-on-one sessions, including returning players and complete beginners.
Is the pickleball rated?
Pad & Paddle is a DUPR-verified club with seven full-size courts, so play here can count toward a DUPR rating.
How do I book?
Court and lane bookings go through CourtReserve online, and coaching is arranged by calling (817) 983-6346.
Three sports, one roof
What you can play here
Pickleball
Seven 60 x 30 courts with cushioned blue surfacing, professional nets and stadium-grade lighting. Open play runs every day at every skill level, and the club is DUPR verified for rated play.
- Daily open play
- DUPR rated play
- Leagues & lessons
- Paddle rental
Box Cricket
Full indoor cricket lanes on true green surfacing, with bowling machines for batting practice and one-on-one sessions running daily. Coaching runs through the on-site academy.
- Bowling machines
- Net sessions
- Junior academy
- Team practice
Private Events
The arena hosts birthday parties, family get-togethers and corporate events, with the option to combine court or lane time with a private space for the group.
- Birthday parties
- Corporate events
- Group bookings
- Court + party combo
Where can Plano players practice indoor cricket year-round?
Pad & Paddle Sports Center runs indoor cricket lanes on a green surface, set up for box cricket, with bowling machines available.
Because it is fully indoors and climate controlled, the practice calendar does not follow the weather.
What does the cricket setup actually include?
The lanes sit inside a 26,000 square foot indoor arena, so the ceiling height and run-up space are built for the sport rather than borrowed from a gym.
The surface is green and consistent, which means the ball behaves the same on your fifth session as it did on your first.
That consistency is what makes technical coaching possible. If the bounce changes every visit, a coach cannot isolate what a player is doing wrong.
How does the cricket coaching academy work?
The academy is the structured side of what we do.
It exists for players who want progression over months rather than an occasional net booking, which is the difference between improving and just staying warm.
Can adults get cricket coaching, or is it only for juniors?
Adults train here too. It is a common assumption that a cricket academy means a room full of eleven-year-olds, and it is worth correcting.
What does a DUPR-verified club mean for Plano pickleball players?
Pad & Paddle is a DUPR-verified club. In practice, that means play here can feed into a DUPR rating rather than existing only as social games with no record attached.
How long is the drive from West Plano, and why go past closer courts?
From the western neighborhoods it is about 15 miles and roughly 25 minutes.
Take the Dallas North Tollway or Preston Road north to SH 121, run west, then come down onto I-35E.
From the eastern side of the city, the President George Bush Turnpike over to I-35E is often the cleaner run.
Late afternoons on SH 121 near the tollway interchange are the one stretch worth planning around.
How does this compare with the indoor options already in Plano?
Fairly, and we will be specific. The city has a real indoor cricket scene.
There is a cricket academy on Coit Road, an indoor sports facility running cricket and soccer, summer camps that use Russell Creek Park, and youth leagues with genuine coaching behind them.
Anyone claiming there is nothing to do closer to home has not looked.
How do you book a lane, a court or a coaching session?
Court and lane bookings run through CourtReserve, our online system. Set up an account, look at live availability, choose your slot and pay.
It takes a couple of minutes and it saves you finding out on arrival that a Saturday morning is full.
Getting here
The drive from Plano
Address
Pad & Paddle Sports Center
1000 Spinks Road, Suite 200
Lewisville, TX 75067
Neighborhoods we serve in Plano
- Willow Bend
- Legacy West
- Deerfield
- Prestonwood
- Russell Creek
Local landmarks
- The Shops at Willow Bend
- Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
- Legacy Food Hall
Frequently asked
Plano questions, answered
How is the cricket coaching academy structured?
The academy is built for players who want ongoing progression rather than occasional net time. It combines structured academy sessions with one-on-one work, so technique gets corrected individually and then tested under pressure alongside other players. Sessions run daily, which lets families schedule around school and work. Contact us for current intake, session lengths and available slots before you commit.
Can I book one-on-one cricket lessons instead of group sessions?
Yes. One-on-one sessions are available daily and are the fastest route to fixing a specific technical problem, because the lane and the coach's attention are entirely yours. They suit juniors working on a fault, adults returning to the game, and anyone preparing for a season. Call ahead and describe what you want to work on so the lane can be set up accordingly.
How do you assess a player's level before they start?
The practical approach is to start with a one-on-one session so a coach can watch the player bat or bowl in the lane before recommending anything. That is more reliable than a form. Tell us the player's age, playing history and current level when you get in touch, and we will suggest whether one-on-one work, academy sessions or a combination makes sense as a starting point.
Do you coach adults, or is the academy only for juniors?
Adults are coached here regularly. Two groups are common: experienced players who stopped for years and want their technique back, and beginners in corporate or social leagues who never had formal instruction. Both are handled through one-on-one sessions rather than junior groups. Mention your background and what you want to improve when booking, and the session is built around that.
Is video analysis part of a coaching session?
Video review is not something we list as a standard part of every session, so ask about it directly when you book rather than assuming it is included. What every session does have is a bowling machine and a consistent green surface, which lets a coach reproduce the same delivery until a technical change actually holds. Call us and we will tell you what a session includes.
How does DUPR work here for a player coming from Plano?
Pad & Paddle is a DUPR-verified club, so play here can count toward a DUPR rating instead of being purely social. A rating gives you an accurate picture of your level and helps you find matches that are genuinely competitive. If you are new to DUPR, mention it when you arrive for an open play session and we will explain how rated play is handled at this venue.
How do I get into competitive pickleball play rather than casual games?
Start with open play, which runs multiple times a day across all skill levels, then move toward rated play through the club's DUPR verification. Playing across different sessions is the quickest way to find people at your standard. For current competitive formats and what is running at the moment, check CourtReserve or call us, since the schedule changes through the year.
Do you host tournaments at the venue?
With seven full-size courts, professional nets and stadium-grade lighting, the facility has the footprint for competitive events. Whether a specific tournament or competitive format is scheduled at any given time is a separate question, so check CourtReserve for what is currently on the calendar or call us directly. We will tell you what is confirmed rather than what might happen.
What is the best way to book private coaching?
Call (817) 983-6346 or email info@padandpaddle.com rather than booking blind online. Private coaching depends on matching the right coach and lane time to the player, so a short conversation about age, level and goals saves everyone a wasted session. Court and lane bookings without coaching can be made directly through CourtReserve at any time.
Who are the coaches and how long is a session?
Coaching runs through the academy and through daily one-on-one sessions, and session length depends on the format and the player's age and level. Rather than publish figures that change, we would rather give you accurate current details when you enquire. Call or email with the player's age and standard, and we will confirm coach availability, session length and cost: {{PRICING}}.
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Memberships from All Access to Walk In · 1000 Spinks Road, Suite 200, Lewisville, TX 75067
West Plano is about 15 miles from Spinks Road, and the run is one most drivers already have in their head: the Dallas North Tollway or Preston Road up to SH 121, west past Grandscape, then south onto I-35E.
Households around Willow Bend, Legacy West, Deerfield, Prestonwood and Russell Creek make it in roughly 25 minutes outside the late afternoon crush.
There is no shortage of sport closer to home, from the trails at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve to the rec center courts and the cricket coaching along the Coit Road corridor.
The gap we fill is narrower and specific: purpose-built indoor cricket lanes with bowling machines and daily coaching, sitting in the same building as a DUPR-verified pickleball club with seven full-size courts.