Several weeks ago, USA Pickleball (the national governing body for the sport) introduced a “Quiet Category” for pickleball products. The aim of this new category is “to reduce the sport’s sound output during recreational play.” As pickleball’s popularity grows and more courts open, the initiative aims
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Although the sport of pickleball was invented over 50 years ago in 1965, the sport, the strategies, the shots, etc. are all constantly evolving. As a result, to stay ahead on the pickleball court it is important to constantly evolve yourself as a player. As we prepare
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Every December USA pickleball updates it’s rulebook based on suggestions from official USA Pickleball members. The rule suggestions have been vetted by and voted on by the USA Pickleball Rules Committee and the USAP Board of Directors. Let’s take a look at the small number of
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Dr. Ernie Medina describes pickleball as the “Holy Grail” of physical activity. It raises the heart rate, isn’t too demanding on the body and requires players to use their brains for concentration. However, injuries do still occur here are a few tips to avoid them. Warm up
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Hand speed is paramount in pickleball as it directly influences a player’s ability to react swiftly to the fast-paced and dynamic nature of the game. To enhance your hand speed on the pickleball court, try these two drills: Rapid Volleys Drill To do this pickleball drill: Stand
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Pickleball is a game where a small, perforated whiffle ball flies back and forth over a net, as players run around a court to hit the ball with a paddle. And, for a majority of the game, players who are positioned at or near the Non-Volley Zone
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At times in pickleball you will need to be offensive with your shots. This may require you to hit the pickleball below the net. While it may seem like a gamble there are 3 shot types that allow you to apply pressure and minimalize the risk.
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Even though pickleball has been around for almost 50 years, it’s popularity is just starting to peak. While a lot of terms used in pickleball have carried over from other sports such as table tennis, badminton and tennis there are many words you only hear in pickleball.
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Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, just outside of Seattle. In an effort to appease their children’s summertime boredom three fathers, Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum created the game. The Pritchard’s home had an old badminton court, but it did not have a
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DeShayes Pickleball Courts will never keep you in the dark when it comes to your pickleball court. We offer a variety of high-quality customizable lighting options that will illuminate your court allowing you to continue playing well after the sun has gone down. Our light fixtures are
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