Pickleball and tennis are similar in the fact that they are both racquet sports. However, they do have major differences, including rules of the game, scoring systems, and, more noticeably, the court dimensions. So what is the difference between a pickleball court and a tennis court? Let’s find out. Pickleball Court vs Tennis Court: What’s …
Unless you’re from outer space, you will be familiar with the popular racket sport, tennis. Padel tennis is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and although there are some similarities between the two, they are pretty different. So what is padel tennis? Read on to find out more. What is Padel Tennis? Padel …
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Pickleball is a racket sport that’s becoming increasingly popular in North America and some European countries. It’s not only enjoyable, but it can also help you with burning calories. But how many calories can you burn playing pickleball? Let’s figure it out in detail along with the health benefits of playing pickleball. How Long is …
In any sport, we play to win. As such, players are continually finding new ways to use the rules of the game to their advantage. This advantage usually involves getting maximum points or return for your ingenuity. In pickleball, players are limited to volleying the ball only 7ft from the net. However, a highly advantageous …
First off, the game of pickleball has way more than just 5 rules. The USAPA rulebook alone contains 84 pages. If you’ve found your way here, it’s probably because you just want the short version of the rules so you can get to playing. Anyhoo, I’m here to help. I’ve compiled what I believe are …
What is para pickleball or adaptive pickleball? There are a ton of sports options for those who are in a wheelchair: tennis, basketball, curling, volleyball, rugby, and many others, — you can see all of the wheelchair sports in the Paralympics at the IPC site. Pickleball is no different and has a growing community of …
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I recently reached out to a number of Pickleball Coaching International members to find out an answer to the question: What is the most common mistake you see new players make? I collected some great responses to the question and have included 11 of the most common mistakes they see below. Check them out and …
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I recently reached out to a number of Pickleball Coaching International members to find out an answer to the question: What is your best tip for first-time players? I collected some great responses to the question and have included them in full below: One thing I do see is they try and hit the ball …
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So you want to play pickleball but all you’ve got is a tennis court – a common issue! Your options for setting up your pickleball court on a tennis court will be dependent on whether you can install anything permanent/semi-permanent or whether you’ve got to set up and take it all down. So here your …
There are myriad questions and details you will need to work out before you set out to organize and run a successful pickleball tournament. Below are a series of questions and guidelines that will lead you to start creating a solid plan for your tournament. Work your way through each one. And then you will …
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As with tennis, the scoring and serving rotations in Pickleball can be a bit confusing at first. Never fear — this guide on how to keep score in pickleball will clear everything up! Pickleball scoring made easy. It takes a bit of practice but below is everything you need to know, including a few tactics …
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Everything in pickleball starts with the serve. It’s a key skill to learn and improve as you embark on your pickleball journey. What are the basics of pickleball serving? Just like in tennis, serving in pickleball gets the game going and puts the ball in play – you simply drop the ball and swing underhand …
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