Pickleball, a fast-paced and exciting sport blending elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, is gaining popularity across the USA and worldwide. Central to the game’s enjoyment and fairness is clear communication between players, especially when determining whether a shot is “in” or “out.” In a recent video tutorial, we explore three simple yet effective…
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New 2024 Pickleball Rule Book is Here!
Understanding the 2024 Pickleball Rule Changes Here is the updated 2024 pickleball rule book. If you are a new player, veteran player, tournament player, or anything in between, this is for you! There are a few notable changes for 2024. Incorrect Servers, Receivers, and Player Positions In last year’s rule changes, players were told to…
Know the Pickleball Rules and Scoring
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…
Differences Between Tennis & Pickleball
Tennis vs Pickleball If you’re looking for a new sport to try, look no further than pickleball! This fast-paced game is played on a court half the size of a tennis court and features a hard plastic ball with between 26 and 40 holes. With a lower net height and different serving techniques than tennis,…
Hit a Legal Pickleball Serve in 2023
Underhand Serve The purpose of the serve in pickleball is to begin the point. For those just starting out, it’s good to note that, the serve is not an offensive weapon, so simple and IN is good. Many players like the fact that the serve is underhand, which saves those with shoulder issues! You can…
2023 Pickleball Rulebook
Here are links to the latest official rules for pickleball in PDF form. USA Pickleball Association Rulebook 2023 New Rules for 2023 International Federation of Pickleball Rulebook 2022 10 Reasons to Have a Pickleball Rulebook Having a pickleball rulebook for 2023 can provide several benefits and reasons to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the…