Fun in the Sun on Pickleball Vacation In this blog post, we will take you on a journey through our week-long working pickleball vacation in Puerto Vallarta, filled with training sessions, fun activities, luxurious accommodations, and unforgettable memories. Z Sisters Pickleball packed their pickleball bags to explore the sunny shores and courts of Puerto Vallarta!…
An Unconventional Beach Ball Game If you think that mastering different spins in pickleball can only be done on a traditional court, think again! In this playful video by Carrie and Anne Zarraonandia, USPTA Norcal Coach Developers for Pickleball, they show us how to practice our spins on the beach using colorful beach balls. So…
Pickleball rules and scoring are unique and sometimes confusing. If you play volleyball, then you’ll understand the term side-out. If you play tennis, it may be confusing because partners serve right after each other. It takes a bit of understanding and then it’s not so difficult. Let’s break it down. Three Numbers Are Called Out…
How to Prevent Eye Injury on the Pickleball Court-Do This One Thing Eye protection is an essential piece of playing the fast-moving sport of pickleball. We are often at very close range with our partners or opponents. In an instant the pickleball can deflect off anyone’s paddle, putting our eyes in harm’s way. Like choosing…
The Origins of Pickleball: A Game Behind the Name Birth of a new sport: The historical moment pickleball began The history of pickleball is a fascinating story of invention, community, and unexpected growth. The game was invented in the summer of 1965 by three dads: Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum. They were looking…
