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Pickleball looks much different today than it did at its founding, having grown from a single makeshift court in a politician’s backyard to now boasting over 35,000 courts across the...

The game of pickleball has grown tremendously since its first known tournament was held over forty years ago. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, pickleball boasts more than...

When you first start playing pickleball, the game can feel pretty casual. Modeled partially after the classic casual indoor sport ping pong, and designed to strip back the high-impact difficulties...

Good pickleball players start with good pickleball paddlesThe paddle – the number one most important piece of equipment for a pickleball player. Without it, we’d be bouncing a ball off...

We may not gather on the court every week exclusively to gawk at the latest pickleball fashions, but it’s impossible to say that fashion plays no role in the average player’s life....

What are pickleball ratings? Pickleball players are expected to be able to rate their skills on the court accurately. Not only is an accurate understanding of the different skill levels...

If you keep up with recent trends, frequent recreational facilities, or know one of the millions of people who have fallen in love with the sport, you’ve probably heard of...

Like any sport, the key to advancing in skill in pickleball is developing a strong strategy. Players grow by taking in as many little tactics and tidbits of advice they can get their hands on and applying them to their own game, constantly taking notes in their playbook and using experiences, good or bad, to their advantage.

While there is no perfect way to teach players how to develop their strategies—everyone is unique, after all—there are a few tried-and-true pickleball tactics that can be used to elevate your game above your opponent’s.

Seeking out a partner can be the most intimidating aspect of pickleball, especially if you’re newer to the game and don’t know many other players. There are ways, however, to...

Much like the game itself, the world of professional pickleball moves at a rapid pace, always evolving and growing bigger and better each year. Because of this, there’s always something new going on in pickleball—new trends, developments, businesses, players, and opportunities are constantly being introduced.

This does mean, though, that it can be difficult to keep up with the current news. So, here’s everything to know about the latest developments in professional pickleball.

In addition to being a fun pastime that engages your mind, pickleball can also be an excellent workout. It offers the strengthening and endurance-boosting effects of weekly exercise while also...

Pickleball is an exceptionally beginner-friendly game, but that doesn’t mean there’s absolutely no learning curve. No matter what, there’s still going to be some stuff that a beginner doesn’t know, including all...