The journal
Pickleball rules for beginners (the short version)
Pickleball rules a first-timer actually needs: serving underhand, the kitchen, the two-bounce rule, and scoring to 11. Learn them on a Polomolok loaner court.
PlayersThe Reserve teamJune 29, 20265 min read
Notes from the courts
Local, practical, no filler
Guides for players and venue owners in Polomolok. What is actually useful before you book or list a court.
Players
What drives the price of a pickleball court in Polomolok
A plain breakdown of what makes one court cost more than another — cover, aircon, lighting, surface — and when it's worth paying up.
June 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Guide
Where is Polomolok? A Quick First-Timer Orientation
Polomolok sits in South Cotabato, about 30 minutes north of General Santos City, below Mt. Matutum and known for Dole's pineapple fields.
June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Guide
How to Get to Polomolok: GenSan, Airport, Davao
Getting to Polomolok, South Cotabato: bus, van, or taxi from General Santos (~30 min), from GenSan airport at Tambler, and the longer haul from Davao.
June 26, 2026 · 5 min read
Players
Indoor pickleball in Polomolok: when aircon is worth it (and when it isn't)
An indoor air-conditioned court is the most comfortable way to play in the heat. Here's what makes it different, when it's worth the premium, and when the outdoor courts are the better pick.
June 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Guide
The best time to visit Polomolok, South Cotabato
When to visit Polomolok: the dry-vs-rainy season pattern, why afternoon downpours matter for outdoor courts and Mt. Matutum trips, and how to plan around the wet months.
June 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Guide
Polomolok Weather and Climate, Explained
Polomolok has a tropical climate with a real rainy season and heavy afternoon downpours, plus cooler upland pockets near Mt. Matutum. Here's how it shapes outdoor play and farming.
June 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Mt. Matutum: the landmark over Polomolok
Mt. Matutum is the dormant ~2,286m stratovolcano towering over Polomolok. Here is what it is, why it shapes the town, and what to know before any guided hike.
June 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Local
Looking for a badminton court to rent in Polomolok?
Badminton courts aren't on ReservePolomolok yet — the platform is still in development. Here's the honest picture and what's coming.
June 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Guide
Dole and the Pineapple Country of Polomolok
Polomolok is pineapple country: Dole Philippines runs one of the country's largest plantations and a cannery here. What that means for the land, the town, and what a visitor actually sees.
June 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Guide
Why Polomolok is pineapple country
How pineapple shaped Polomolok, South Cotabato: the Dole plantation below Mt. Matutum, the work it created, and the identity that comes with it.
June 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Things to do in Polomolok (a local's list)
A local's honest list of things to do in Polomolok: see Mt. Matutum and the pineapple fields, book a court, hit the public market, day-trip to GenSan.
June 18, 2026 · 5 min read
New to pickleball in Polomolok? Start here
Where to play, what it costs, what to bring, and how to book your first court without calling around.
June 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Players
How to pay online when booking a court in Polomolok
Step by step: from picking your slot to the payment screen — Maya, QR Ph, or card — and receiving your confirmation.
June 17, 2026 · 3 min read
A Weekend in Polomolok: A Simple 2-Day Itinerary
A loose, realistic two-day plan for a weekend in Polomolok: Mt. Matutum and pineapple country, a morning court game booked online, market food, and a GenSan day trip.
June 16, 2026 · 5 min read
Guide
Outdoor Recreation Around Polomolok: A Local Guide
Outdoor recreation in Polomolok runs from Mt. Matutum's upland trails to floodlit night games at the courts. Here is what will be bookable online and what to arrange locally.
June 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Taking your kids to play pickleball in Polomolok
Which court types are genuinely kid-friendly, what to bring, and how to make a first game work for a group with young players.
June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Players
Pickleball court etiquette every player should know
Clear on time, call your own lines, wear non-marking shoes, keep noise down. The court etiquette that keeps games friendly across Polomolok's pickleball venues.
June 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Polomolok vs General Santos: Which for What
Honest visitor comparison of upland Polomolok and the city of General Santos, ~30 minutes apart. Where to base, where to day-trip, and what each does better.
June 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Playing through the rainy season
Outdoor courts and afternoon rain are a fact of life here. How to plan around rainouts and reschedules.
June 11, 2026 · 3 min read
The barangays of Polomolok, explained
How Polomolok is laid out by barangay — Poblacion at the center, the Cannery areas around Dole, Silway-7 on the highway — and where each court sits.
June 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Players
How to find an open court in Polomolok same-day
Last-minute slots do exist, if you know where to look. Here is how to find what is actually open today without calling every venue.
June 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Players
What to wear for pickleball in the heat
What to wear for outdoor pickleball in Polomolok's heat: light breathable clothes, non-marking court shoes, a hat, and plenty of water. Plus a what-to-bring table.
June 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Guide
Where to eat in Polomolok: finding good food
Eating well in Polomolok comes down to the public market, carinderias, and fresh Dole pineapple. Here is the honest, ask-a-local guide to finding good food.
June 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Local
Pickleball vs badminton: which one should you try in Polomolok?
Both are racket sports you can learn fast. Here is how they actually compare — cost, difficulty, court access — for someone in Polomolok deciding where to start.
June 7, 2026 · 5 min read
What a Day Out in Polomolok Actually Costs
A realistic peso breakdown of a day out in Polomolok: court rental split across a group, paddle rental, plus food and transport ranges to budget for.
June 6, 2026 · 5 min read
Choosing your first pickleball paddle in Polomolok
A beginner's guide to pickleball paddle weight, grip, and material, plus where to rent or borrow one in Polomolok before you buy your own.
June 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Owners
Thinking of listing your court? Read this first
What it takes to take online bookings, how payments and cancellations work, and what owners actually gain.
June 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Players
Playing pickleball in the heat: how to not melt
Beating Polomolok's heat on the pickleball court: play 6-9am or after sundown, hydrate, and know when aircon or a covered court is worth the peso.
May 30, 2026 · 5 min read
Local
Where to play sports in Polomolok: a barangay-by-barangay guide
How to find a bookable sports venue near you in Polomolok, organised by where you are in town — Poblacion, Cannery, Silway-7, and beyond.
May 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Morning or night pickleball in Polomolok?
Cool clear mornings outdoors or floodlit night games? Here is how heat, crowds, price, and vibe change through the day in Polomolok — and when to book.
May 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Players
How to Organize a Pickleball Game With Friends
A step-by-step plan to organize a pickleball game with friends in Polomolok: pick a court for your group size, book consecutive hours, and split the cost.
May 26, 2026 · 5 min read
Pickleball Doubles: Positioning and Basics
A plain guide to pickleball doubles positioning: getting to the kitchen line, who takes the middle, and how to talk to your partner. Built for local Polomolok games.
May 24, 2026 · 5 min read
7 beginner pickleball mistakes (and the fix)
The seven habits that cost new players in Polomolok the most points, from no-man's-land to skipping the two-bounce rule, plus the simple fix for each.
May 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Players
Booking a court in Polomolok for a group of eight or more
Group bookings need more than one court or a longer block. Here is how to plan it, what to look for, and how the cost splits out.
May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Is pickleball good exercise? What to expect
Is pickleball good exercise? Yes, it delivers real cardio, agility, and social movement at lower impact than running, and it suits most ages in Polomolok.
May 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Pickleball with Kids: Tips to Teach and Keep It Fun
Teaching kids pickleball in Polomolok works best with simplified rules, short sessions, and a forgiving budget court. Here is how to coach the game without losing them.
May 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Players
Basketball courts in Polomolok: what to know
Basketball is everywhere in Polomolok, but bookable courts are not on ReservePolomolok yet. Here is what is live now and how online booking works once venues join.
May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Owners
What it actually costs to run a pickleball court in the Philippines
The real numbers behind running a court: surface, lights, maintenance, and what rate you need to break even in a town like Polomolok.
May 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Players
Indoor vs Outdoor Courts in Polomolok: Which Wins
Aircon, covered, or open-air? A plain guide to choosing courts in Polomolok by heat, rain, budget, and night play, with a real price comparison.
May 12, 2026 · 5 min read
The cheapest courts to play in Polomolok
What makes a court cheap in Polomolok, the price tiers to expect, the per-person math when you split, and the honest rain trade-off of budget open-air courts.
May 10, 2026 · 4 min read
How online court booking works in Polomolok
New to ReservePolomolok? Here is how booking a pickleball or badminton court works: browse real availability, pick your hour, pay, and show up.
May 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Booking Courts for a Tournament or League Night
How to block consecutive court hours in Polomolok for a tournament or league night, which venues suit events, and which windows are already league-reserved.
May 6, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Price Your Court as a Polomolok Owner
A pricing guide for Polomolok court owners: read the local market from ₱120 budget to ₱400 aircon, justify a premium, and run the occupancy math.
May 4, 2026 · 5 min read
How to fill empty court slots as an owner
A Polomolok owner's guide to raising court occupancy: walk-in versus online-booked rates, off-peak discounting, the morning and night demand split, and honest blocking.
May 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Badminton or pickleball: which should you play?
Picking between badminton and pickleball in Polomolok? Here's an honest, local breakdown of learning curve, gear, indoor needs, and what you can actually book today.
April 30, 2026 · 5 min read
We write these because the local stuff is never written down.
Where to play when it rains, what an hour really costs, how a court owner takes bookings without the phone tag. The things you used to have to ask around for, in one place.