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…
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How to Prevent Eye Injury on the Pickleball Court
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 History Of Pickleball: How It All Began
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…
Pickleball Basket Hopper: Tourna Pickleball Mini Caddy
What is a Pickleball Basket? A pickleball basket, also known as a pickleball ball hopper, is a device used to collect and transport pickleballs. It is typically a large, open-top basket with a long handle, making it easy to pick up and move around the court. Pickleball baskets can hold anywhere from 16 to 60…
Keep The Ball In Front Of You In Pickleball For Better Control And Accuracy
Keep the Ball in Front for Better Control In pickleball, it is important to keep the ball in front of you as much as possible. This will give you more control over the shot and make it more difficult for your opponent to return. You will maximize your field of vision. There are…
Attacking Off the Bounce!
Height The height of the oncoming pickleball is a determining factor in whether or not it is attackable. This is because a higher ball gives you more time to react and hit it with power. A lower ball, on the other hand, can be more difficult to hit because you have less time to react…
7 Tips To Help Tennis Players Who Play Pickleball
Different Game Plan Tennis players who are new to pickleball can make a few common mistakes. Here are seven tips to help tennis players transition to pickleball more successfully: Move into the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) line and hold your position. This will give you a better chance of winning points while at the front part…
Pickleball: A Fun Sport for All Ages Pickleball
Pickleball: A Fun Sport for All Ages Pickleball is a relatively new sport that is quickly gaining popularity. It is a cross between tennis, badminton, and table tennis, and it is played on a badminton-sized court with a slightly modified tennis net. The paddles are smaller than tennis rackets and are made of wood or…
The Parts of a Pickleball Court
These days, pickleball is everywhere! Sometimes it’s a designated pickleball court, sometimes a hybrid: a tennis court with pickleball lines and a portable pickleball net. Either way, do you know the parts of the court and what the lines mean? Pickleball is a paddle sport that is a cross between badminton, tennis, and table tennis.…
Dress to Dominate: Pickleball Attire
Winning Style in Pickleball Attire Are you a pickleball enthusiast who’s not only looking to dominate the court but also turn heads with your style in pickleball attire? Well, you’re in luck! In this blog post, we’ve got the perfect guide for all pickleball players seeking that ideal balance between comfort, functionality, and fashion. Say…