It’s easy to assume that tennis nets and pickleball nets are the same because they share so many similarities. But these two nets do have differences, some subtle, and others pronounced. Perhaps the most burning question revolves around the heights of pickleball and tennis nets. The pickleball net…
Pickleball is an entertaining sport for single players or teams, but it also has a positive impact on your health, some of which may surprise you. So whether you’re in the best shape of your life or on a journey to get back to peak fitness, you should know the health benefits of playing pickleball.
There are many ways to shop for a pickleball paddle, and ultimately one factor will be your deciding factor. For some, it's price. For others, it's style. But arguably, one of the most important purchase factors tied to your performance on the court is pickleball paddle weight. Midweight…
If you've been playing doubles with the same partner for a while, you've probably developed a strong sixth sense, like moving in unison or not needing to verbalize your moves to each other. Those are both great accomplishments, but for many, pickleball milestones like this can spur a plateau, which…
Pickleball was created as a game that anyone can pick up and play, but it does have some nuances that can make it tough for beginners to learn right away. If this is your first time, how do you play pickleball? For beginners, playing pickleball is all about understanding and executing the basics…
Pickleball is an easy-to-learn paddle sport, but like other games, it comes with its own set of rules. And serving, an essential part of playing the game, is packed with rules of its own. But if you can gain a firm grasp on just 3 basic rules of serving, you’ll easily avoid unnecessary faults. For…
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the nation. It’s great for people of all ages and athletic abilities. With such a variety of players flooding into tournaments, it makes sense that pickleball comes with different skill levels. But not all players understand what differentiates each rating…
Pickleball is quickly becoming one of the nation's most beloved games, and the number of courts popping up across the country is proof! From tiny backyards to stadiums, courts are showing up on every corner. But how much space do you really need to build a pickleball court? A standard pickleball…
In pickleball, you may hear the terms “singles” and “doubles” when describing the type of game you’re playing. If you’re new to paddle and racquet sports you might have some questions about these terms, but more likely how a singles pickleball game is played and scored. Singles and doubles…
While most Americans have now heard of pickleball, less than 2% of them have ever played. But as the sport continues to skyrocket in popularity, more and more people aren't asking what pickleball is, but instead, how to play it. So then, in its simplest form, how is pickleball played? Pickleball is…
Anyone who’s played pickleball for a while will tell you that winning requires patience, agility, and touch. All three of those qualities are hard to come by, and lacking them often leads to mistakes on the court, especially for new players. If you're just starting your pickleball journey, there…
With a name like "pickleball" and a premise that combines tennis, badminton, and Ping-Pong, of course, this sport comes with a unique set of rules and regulations. If you're about to play pickleball for the first time, there are several rules you should learn to make your first game even more…
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the nation, yet it resembles tennis in many ways. In fact, many tennis players are switching over to pickleball because of the similarities and differences between it and tennis. So then, how is pickleball actually different from tennis? Pickleball and…
If you're new to pickleball, odds are that serving confuses you. Maybe you've watched others play in person or online, and it seems simple enough. Yet, whenever you line up to serve, someone lets you know you've just committed a fault. So what do you need to know about the rules of serving in…
Unless you’re playing purely for fun, you and your opponent(s) are going to have to begin keeping score when playing pickleball. If the only thing you know about scoring is that games go to 11, then you might be wondering, how you keep score and ultimately win. Pickleball scoring varies by singles…
Millions of Americans have caught pickleball fever of late, and quite a few of them are building makeshift courts in their cul-de-sacs and driveways as a result. For those creating courts at home or looking to familiarize themselves with pickleball courts, let this article be your guide. Pickleball…
Playing doubles pickleball and winning doubles pickleball are two entirely different things. The best duos in pickleball will tell you that communication is the key to winning, and once you've mastered that, it's time to work on strategies as a team. If your team is at that point, you might be…
If your pickleball skills are getting better in a lot of areas except for that pesky serve, then this one's for you. Maybe you think your serve is too weak or just inaccurate. Either way, if you think it's holding you back, there are several things you can do to better your pickleball serve. Here…
What started as a casual hobby has now become something you can't live without, and you play pickleball all the time. You’re sure that you’ve improved over time, but you've never rated your skills before. Sound familiar? You're not alone, all pickleball players in your position start to wonder…
With the growth of pickleball, the competitive playing pool is getting bigger and bigger every day - meaning your serve needs to work for you instead of against you. It's one of the most important parts to perfect in pickleball, so what should your serve look like?
If you want to have a heated conversation on the pickleball court, simply bring up the drop serve. Ever since it entered the pickleball world, the drop serve has caused quite a stir. Changing any sort of rules in a sport will certainly create conversation, but adding an entirely new way of serving…
Pickleball is one of those sports where if you know, you know. Millions of people do, yet millions more are unaware of what pickleball is or where it came from. So then, what are the origins of pickleball? Pickleball was created in Washington by a group of friends looking to come up with a new game…
At a certain point in doubles pickleball, you start to realize the immense value of great communication and positioning on the court. The latter can alter the course of a game - and that's where stacking comes in. Not sure what stacking is? Uncertain of where to start? Not to worry - you'll learn…