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How To Choose A Pickleball

As the weather warms up in the northern half of the country and players begin moving outdoors to play, I have been getting this question a lot. There are two basic types of pickleballs and, although there are no requirements for how they are labeled, there are real differences between them depending on the court surface and whether you are playing indoors or outdoors.

5 Key Differences Between Pickleball and Tennis

It may surprise you to learn that pickleball and tennis are more different than alike. Five key differences include the court, the net, the equipment, the rules of the game and the difficulty.

4 Tips to Read Before Starting to Play Pickleball

Pickleball, a fun and exciting game, has really swept the nation. With an easy entry point for beginners, you can get started in no time. Here are four important things to consider before starting to play: a good instructor, a proper court shoe, protective eyewear and an appropriate paddle.

The 8 Essential Rules of Pickleball

So you’ve tried pickleball–which is to say you’ve gone out and rallied back and forth to get the feel of the paddle and ball–but maybe you haven’t actually played a game. The rules of pickleball are not that hard to master, and here’s a simple overview of 8 essential rules to get you started. We will focus on doubles rules since that’s what most people play (singles rules are a little different).

Pickleball Equipment Guide: 3 Things You Need To Get Started

The relatively low initial equipment investment for pickleball is certainly a factor in the rapid growth of the sport. So what exactly do you need to get started? No one wants to buy the most expensive equipment out of the gate, especially when you don’t know what you like or how much you plan to play. At a bare minimum, you need three things to get started playing pickleball: a paddle, balls and court shoes.

Pickleball Rules Changes for 2023

Because pickleball is still a relatively new sport, there have been rules changes every year for the past several years. Players have the opportunity to submit proposals for changes and USA Pickleball (USAPA) issues the new approved rules at the end of each year.

Stay On The Court By Preventing Pickleball Injuries

Although pickleball seems like a slower, lower-impact sport, injuries can and do happen, especially for players over 50, and even more so for those who go from doing nothing to playing pickleball five days per week. But the incidence of these injuries can be substantially reduced with a few simple tips.