A pickleball beginner shares his journey.
I took my first one-on-one pickleball lesson this week to answer America’s favorite recent question, “What is pickleball?” I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the fastest-growing sport in America. It is clear that I have a ton to learn, but the 60-minute session left me confident that my tennis skills will translate well on the […]
The best pickleball bags won’t make your game any better, but they can add to your swagger as you come and go to the court. You have been bitten by the pickleball bug. And you are all in. You have your pickleball paddle, identified nearby courts, and constantly think about the sport. But there’s one […]
Are you wondering how to prep for your first pickleball tournament? With the right combination of physical and mental preparation, you have a shot at winning the trophy! And no, not everyone gets an award. 😉 Pickleball Skills First, make sure you’re physically prepared by practicing your pickleball skills regularly. Whether you’re playing in singles […]
When you start playing pickleball, one of the first things you need to learn is pickleball grip–how to grip the paddle. The grip you use will affect your ability to hit the ball correctly and play well. In this guide, we’ll teach you how to grip the paddle for beginners. We’ll also go over some […]
With the popularity of Pickleball on the rise, many avid players and fans are wondering if the sport will one day make it to the Olympics. While there is no official word from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Pickleball does seem to have what it takes to be an Olympic sport.
Many people who play pickleball for the first time find themselves unexpectedly addicted. They start to eat and sleep America’s fastest growing sport. And part of that process often involves finding pickleball drills that will help take their game to the next level. While there are pickleball drills for players of all skill levels, this […]
Are you tired of playing the same old pickleball game with the same ol’ pickleball shots with the same end result? Variety is the spice of life! Now is the perfect time to learn some new shots and them to your arsenal. Because one thing I have noticed from casual club players: their game is […]
Choosing a pickleball paddle isn’t rocket science, but it’s not that straightforward either. Some folks live and die by the equipment they use when playing sports. I am not one of those people. While not the best athlete on the planet, I’ve never felt the need to have the best tennis racket, baseball glove, or […]
Pickleball is one of the most accessible games for anyone to pick up and learn. But there are a few minor rules to the game that everyone must understand. One of those rules is the double bounce rule, which is an odd rule for many pickleball beginners to grasp initially.
There were pickleball balls everywhere. Different colors. A random number of holes punched through each ball. Some had circles and some had squares and some had triangles. If you’re wondering what the heck is happening here, it was my very first pickleball nightmare. I showed up to play with a group at my local tennis […]
I had my first “low intermediate” pickleball open play session. Is it ridiculous that I was a wee bit nervous before I arrived? With one lesson and one beginner open play behind me, it felt a bit early to be stepping up, but it seems like tennis players can make a relatively easy transition. My […]