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Get started learning pickleball basics and intermediate strategies
Pickleball for beginners: Getting started
If you are a beginner pickleball player, here are some tips on the best ways to get started.
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The history of pickleball
A brief summary of the history of pickleball.
history of pickleball
How to play pickleball
Learn the basics of how to play pickleball.
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An introduction to pickleball
Getting started in pickleball? Here are some tips & tricks you should know.
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Pickleball scoring rules 101: Everything you need to know to start playing
If you are a beginner pickleball player, learn the basic scoring rules.
7 basic rules of pickleball
Learning just a few basic pickleball rules will help you get started playing the game.
2024 pickleball rule changes: Everything you need to know about 2024 pickleball scoring rules
Here are your 2024 USA Pickleball rule changes.
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Pickleball kitchen rules: Everything you should know about the non-volley zone
Rules of the pickleball "kitchen," or non-volley zone.
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Pickleball line rules: What is “out,” who calls what, and etiquette
Learn more about line rules in the game of pickleball.
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Why is pickleball called pickleball? How did pickleball get its name?
The theories behind the name "pickleball."
5 beginner pickleball dinking mistakes: Learn how to dink like a pro
Here are five pickleball dink mistakes that a lot of beginners make.
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What is pickleball? How to get started playing
Everything you ever wanted to know about the game of pickleball.
Pickleball serving rules: Lines, official rules, and serving strategy
Our top 5 pickleball rules on serving.
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What is a pickleball dink?
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How to find beginner pickleball leagues near you
How to get started when there are no beginner pickleball leagues around you.
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Pickleball player positions: Where you should be on the pickleball court
Learn where you should stand on the pickleball court.
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Pickleball third shot drop: How to hit it perfectly
Become an expert in the 3rd shot drop.
5 simple pickleball drills for 2 people
Advance your pickleball skills with these 5 drills you can do with a partner.
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The rules for pickleball singles: How to play pickleball with 2 people
Learn the rules for pickleball singles.
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Pickleball grips 101: Find the right pickleball paddle grip
Choose from the 3 most popular pickleball paddle grips.
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How to care for your pickleball paddle
Tips on the best ways to care for your pickleball paddle.
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Pickleball transition zone: 7 tips to fight your way to the net
Myths, strategies, and techniques for becoming an expert in the transition zone.
How to clean your pickleball paddle
How to keep that brand-new look for your pickleball paddle.
What is a hinder in pickleball?
How will a hinder affect your pickleball game?
Pickleball etiquette: 13 unwritten rules
Learning how to act in pickleball is an important part of the game.
Beginner pickleball: What skills do you need to get started?
What basic skills do you need to get started as a beginner in pickleball?
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Top 7 mistakes made by beginner pickleball players
Here are our top 7 beginner pickleball player mistakes made.
Pickleball vs. tennis: Mistakes tennis players make when playing pickleball
Are you a former tennis player looking to improve your pickleball game?
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What is skinny singles pickleball? Rules, courts, and differences from regular singles
Skinny singles is a form of singles pickleball.
What is the pickleball kitchen?
The “kitchen,” “non-volley zone,” and “NVZ” are often used interchangeably in pickleball.
Why is pickleball so popular?
Why is pickleball so popular, and should you consider playing?
Learn the perfect pickleball return of serve
The pickleball return of serve shot is one of the most undervalued shots in the sport.
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Power up your pickleball forehand drive: Complete guide
Practice these pickleball forehand drive drills.
Pickleball ratings rules 101: How to rate yourself
How to rate yourself in pickleball.
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USA Pickleball-approved paddles
How to choose a USA Pickleball-approved paddle.
3rd shot drop or drive? Select the best pickleball shot for the scenario
When to choose the pickleball drop shot and when to choose the pickleball drive.
Playing in your first pickleball tournament
When should you start thinking about playing in your first pickleball tournament?
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The rules of adaptive or wheelchair pickleball
Adaptive pickleball is a sport growing just as fast as standard pickleball.
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Understanding pickleball's 10-second serve rule
What is the pickleball 10-second rule and how will this affect your next pickleball game?
Pickleball Erne rules: You can do that?
Learn everything about the pickleball Erne.
What is the difference between a pickleball hinder and a distraction?
How to correctly call a pickleball hinder or distraction.
Beginner pickleball: What gear do you need to get started?
Here are our tips for the beginner pickleball gear you need to get started.
2-person dinking drills to improve your pickleball game
The key to consistent pickleball dinks & speed-ups.
Everything you need to know about all the faults in pickleball
A comprehensive list of the many faults in pickleball.
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What is a pickleball groundstroke?
There are two main types of pickleball groundstrokes to learn.
Pickleball court dimensions & layout
Learn all the dimensions of a pickleball court.
How to tape or paint a pickleball court
Some DIY tips on how to tape or paint a pickleball court.
Find pickleball near you: Leagues, open play, and tournaments
Some proven ways to find all the pickleball near you.
Pickleball court vs. tennis court dimensions: Can you play pickleball on a tennis court?
Learn how can play pickleball on a tennis court.
7 most common illegal pickleball serves
What not to do when serving in pickleball.
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When to speed up the ball in pickleball vs. playing it safe? 3 balls to look for
The pickleball speed-up shot is an important skill to take you from beginner to intermediate pickleball player.
Pickleball 101: Pickleball terms & definitions
Common pickleball terms you would know before your first pickleball play.
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The difference between indoor vs. outdoor pickleball balls
How a pickleball ball can affect your performance on the court.
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Beginner pickleball tips that no one tells you
As you learn the official rules of pickleball, you will also want to learn court etiquette and other unspoken rules of the pickleball court.
6 tips to avoid pickleball injuries
What are the common pickleball injuries and how do you prevent them from happening?
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Power and control pickleball paddles: Which is right for you?
Learn the differences between power and control pickleball paddles.
Pickleball clothing: What *not* to wear
There are some very specific rules on clothing when playing pickleball.
Indoor vs. outdoor pickleball play
There are many differences between outdoor vs. indoor pickleball play.
The perfect pickleball lob to frustrate your opponents
Learn more about the goal of the pickleball lob, the mechanics of how to hit it, WHEN to hit it, and how to disguise your next lob.
Should you play pickleball with your spouse?
If you are considering playing pickleball with your spouse or other significant other, you may want to consider a few things before getting started.
What is a pickleball let serve? What happens when the ball hits the net
Can the pickleball ball hit the net, during a serve or during regular play?
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7 tips to beat a pickleball banger — How to defend the drive
If you constantly play against pickleball bangers — players who are constantly driving the ball back to you, making it harder to hit — here are some tips to counter that drive.
How to hit the pickleball 4th shot
Learn to respond to the serving team’s 3rd shot.
Everything to know about pickleball ball rules
Some of the top pickleball ball rules from USA Pickleball.
Pickleball transition zone: How to read your opponent
The pickleball transition zone (aka “No Man’s Land”) is the awkward area between the baseline and the kitchen.
11 commonly misunderstood pickleball rules
What are some of the most commonly misunderstood pickleball rules?
3 pickleball mistakes killing your 3rd shot drop
Learn how to fix the mistakes that are killing your pickleball third shot drop.
What is pickleball rally scoring?
What is the difference between side out scoring and rally scoring in pickleball?
Pickleball lessons to perfect your backhand slice dink
Your backhand slice dink will be one of the most important shots you can work on when learning to play pickleball.
3 strategies to improve your pickleball topspin: How, why, & when to hit a topspin
Learn how to create topspin on the pickleball ball and how it can transform your dinks and drops.
The history of pickleball: Timeline from 1965 to present
Here are some details on the history of pickleball timeline, from 1965 to present.
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