Baseball fans will be familiar with a cliche that every day at the ballpark, something new happens. While I’m not entirely convinced the same is true with pickleball, I certainly have seen my fair share of courtside curiosities.
From dudes playing in Crocs to people switching hands at the strangest times to a guy who always shows a different serve (oh wait, that weirdo is me!), pickleball is dynamic.
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete looking for a new challenge or a novice just stepping into the realm of racket sports, pickleball is an exciting and accessible game for all skill levels. In this article, we’ll walk you through the ten most fundamental pickleball rules that you need to understand before you step onto the court. These rules provide the basic framework of the game, helping to ensure fair play while maximizing fun. Grab your paddle, and let’s dive into the essentials of pickleball!
You would be hard-pressed to find anyone more in love with pickleball over the past 15 months.
From my first lesson to launching this pickleball blog to getting certified, I have been ALL IN, driving everyone nuts with my incessant pickleball chatter.
But last week, after scraping myself off the couch and dropping my first few games, I sighed deeply and thought, “Pickleball sucks.”
That was it.
That’s when I knew I was teetering on the brink of burnout.
Suddenly, the sound of the paddle hitting the ball felt like a taunt. At that moment, I realized that the game I once loved was now draining the life out of me.
But unlike a job or a marriage, pickleball is my leisure time–and I have choices. Before looking at solutions for pickleball burnout, let’s look at some warning signs.
When retired rock star Gordon G.G. Gebert traded his keyboard for a pickleball paddle, he embarked on a journey that was as thrilling as any world tour. From diving head first into playing the sport to founding the National Pickleball League (NPL), Gebert’s story is a fascinating intersection of music, sports, and the relentless pursuit of passion.
My paddle is poised, my eyes alert.
I’m in that familiar position that I’ve spent hundreds of hours in over the past 16 months, dancing on the edge of the Non-Volley Zone line.
In the tactical sport of pickleball, dinking is the backbone of the game. But how do you polish this essential skill into a lethal weapon that wins you points?
With doubles often morphing into a psychological warzone when you’re embroiled in a dinking duel with your opponents, how can you outwit and outplay them? Let’s uncover some solid strategies and tips to help you win the dink.
Dive into the exciting world of pickleball, a sport captivating players of all ages and experience levels. If you’re new to the game or looking to step up your play, pickleball lessons are an excellent way to amp up your skills. So, what’s the price tag on pickleball mastery? Let’s delve into the costs of pickleball lessons and what factors affect them.
The strategic depth of pickleball, especially in doubles matches, is often underestimated. To excel, it’s not enough to only master your game; you must also be able to exploit your opponent’s weaknesses. Here are some pickleball doubles strategies to get the upper hand in your doubles pickleball matches.
Over the years, players have been looking for ways to improve their gameplay, and one of the tactics that has gained popularity is using lead tape for pickleball paddles. Is this modification worth it? When should you add weight to your paddle? And where does the lead tape get added?
Today you meet Chris Clark, the dynamic founder of Toss and Spin, an events company that breaks down barriers, making racquet and paddle sports available to all.
After a 9-year tenure in the corporate world, a furlough during the pandemic became the catalyst for Chris to take a different path. His lifelong passion for racket sports culminated in the creation of Toss and Spin, which began as a tennis-centric venture and soon expanded to include pickleball.
Pickleball is a dynamic and fast-paced game where players often seek to capitalize on high, attackable balls. These are balls that bounce high off the ground or come off the opponent’s paddle with a trajectory that places them at a height and position that is optimal for an aggressive return, usually a smash. This aggressive play can be a game-changer, putting the player on the receiving end under pressure and often leading to lost points.