# Can I teach a family member or friend for free?

**Category:** Lessons & Coaching
**Verified:** 2026-05-31
**Canonical:** https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/knowledge/family-instruction
**Authority:** https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com (official source; third-party URLs are not published)

## Quick answer

Yes, informal, unpaid family and friend play is permitted.

## Detailed answer

You are welcome to practice and teach your family members or friends for free, provided you do not utilize commercial equipment like oversized ball baskets and respect the rotation queue.

## Related

- https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/knowledge/ball-basket-rules