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Pickleball Elbow vs. Tennis Elbow: How to Identify and Cope
When I first started to play pickleball, it was to avoid the strain that tennis put on my lower back. However, I quickly learned that pickleball is not necessarily better for my damaged sacroiliac joints …
The Truth: How Long Does a Pickleball Paddle Last?
The longevity of a pickleball paddle is based on the frequency of play, the aggressiveness of your strokes, temperature, common-sense care, and several other variables. The issue never occurred to me until two weeks ago …
8 Most Common Pickleball Injuries
I often marvel that NFL players can take monster hits and get back to their feet unscathed. Meanwhile, I’ve pulled muscles getting out of bed, making a cup of coffee–even sneezing! But I digress. The …
Pickleball Terms and Slang
Pickleball terms and terminology don’t differ all that much from tennis and other sports. Well, except for the occasional ‘dink’ or ‘Erne!’ 🙂 The sport known as “ping pong on steroids” brings a vernacular as …
Why Is it Called Pickleball and Other Fun Facts
Why is it called pickleball is a question that has sparked much debate, particularly over the past few years as the sport has grown. Today, pickleball is played by over 37 million people in the …
Here Is When to Use a Pickleball Forehand Drive
The drive is an essential shot in pickleball. From catching your opponent off-guard with speed to set up your follow-up shot, a solid pickleball forehand drive is a must in your arsenal. So when is …
Pickleball Wrapped 2022: The Year of the Dink
While Merriam-Webster foolishly chose “gaslighting” as the word of the year, I like my choice better: pickleball. The three-syllable noun defined my 2022. I started with the sport in March, yet it feels much longer, …
Why Is Pickleball So Addictive?
Over the past year, it has been impossible to escape the pickleball fever that has swept the nation. But, as the fastest-growing sport continues to claim more pickleball addicts, many people are wondering why is …
My Pickleball Journey Continues: Am I Now a Marked Man?
I finally figured out why I’ve run into a bit of a wall on my pickleball journey during one of my casual weekly leagues: I’ve become a marked man. At first, it was my age. …
