Learning pickleball terms is an important part of learning how to play and participate in the game. If you’re already used to racket sports in general or you’ve come from tennis then you’ll probably transition easily. If you’re new though, then you’ll want to have a solid understanding of the …
The pickleball non-volley zone or kitchen rule is easily one of the most infamous rules in pickleball. And also one of the most hilarious. There’s nothing funnier than seeing someone volley a ball (hit it out of mid-air) while they are in the middle of the kitchen (which is a fault). Everyone …
Note (04/23/18): This paddle is becoming harder to find. If you’re looking for a similar option, please check out the Paddletek Tempest Wave. It will be similar, but slightly lighter. Selkirk is one of the most recognized names in the pickleball paddle industry. And for good reason. They make some …
I’m willing to bet that you’ve played against your fair share of young pickleball players. I’m also willing to bet that you’ve had your fair share of getting utterly obliterated by them as well. Even as a young guy myself, I’ve had my paddle handed to me by people younger …
There are some paddles in the pickleball world that are well known, but there are others that seem to be legendary. The Onix Z5 Graphite pickleball paddle is one of those legendary paddles. No matter where I go to play pickleball, there’s at least two of these paddles there. The …
If you’re thinking about playing pickleball, you’ve probably asked yourself this question a few times, “Why should I play?” It was a question that I asked myself for months until I picked up a paddle for the first time. My mother has been playing pickleball for around a year now; …
You know you’re crazy about pickleball when you actually buy your own pickleball net. That’s exactly what happened a few months ago when I bought the Classic PickleNet portable pickleball net system. I remember it arrive at my doorstep and I couldn’t have been more excited. Luckily, I had someone’s …
I’ve been a beginner in many things throughout my life. From golf to web design, I know what it’s like striking out on a new path without much outside influence or instruction. But throughout the years, I’ve learned that there are certain themes that apply universally to being a beginner. …
I have had the pleasure of playing against many types of opponents in my pickleball journey. I’ve played against old people, young people, super ripped dudes, grandmas, and even tournament players. But there’s one type of opponent that always seems to give me the most trouble. These are the extremely …
One question that gets asked a lot in the pickleball world is whether you should play indoors or outdoors. The great thing about pickleball is that it’s non-seasonal. You can play any time of year regardless of outside temperature. In general, whether you decide to play pickleball indoors or outdoors …