Basketball To Pickleball Transformation

Basketball To Pickleball Transformation

This community in Delaware featured a basketball court that while still in good shape wasn’t getting a lot of use.   The property managers reached out to us about converting it to a and we jumped at the opportunity. We began by resurfacing the court, adding a

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7 Tips to Dominate Your Pickleball Tournament

7 Tips to Dominate Your Pickleball Tournament

Step aside March Madness pickleball tournaments are becoming increasingly popular among pickleball players. This includes The Biggest Pickleball Party in the World™—the US Open Pickleball Championships which begins on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 in Naples, Florida. The US Open Pickleball Championships is hosting more than 3,000 pickleball

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The Advantages and Considerations of Playing Pickleball Indoors

The Advantages and Considerations of Playing Pickleball Indoors

Playing pickleball indoors offers numerous benefits as well as a set of unique challenges that players need to consider. Here is my take on some factors to keep in mind.     BENEFITS OF INDOOR PICKLEBALL: Weather Independence: Playing indoors provides a solution to weather constraints. Regardless of

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Five Tips For Avoiding Pickleball Injuries

Five Tips For Avoiding Pickleball Injuries

“People hear that pickleball is a cross between ping pong and tennis, and they treat it like they’re playing ping pong – but they should treat it like they’re about to play tennis,” Elizabeth Chaffin Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Physical Therapy at the

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First “Quiet” Pickleball Paddle Hits the Market

First “Quiet” Pickleball Paddle Hits the Market

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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Top 5 Pickleball Mistakes to Avoid in 2024

Top 5 Pickleball Mistakes to Avoid in 2024

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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2024 Pickleball Rule Changes

2024 Pickleball Rule Changes

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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The Best Pickleball Wall Drills

The Best Pickleball Wall Drills

The most simple and accessible way to get better at pickleball is to practice against a wall. Practicing on a wall can yield 12 times more touches. 15 minutes of wall drilling is roughly equivalent to the amount of touches you will get in 3 hours of

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Growth & Positive Effects of Pickleball

Growth & Positive Effects of Pickleball

Researchers from the Apple Heart and Movement Study announced that, based on data collected from Apple Watch, “the number of participants playing pickleball in a single month surpassed the number of participants playing tennis for the first time” in July 2023.   In connection with this finding, Apple Heart

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USA Pickleball National Championships

USA Pickleball National Championships

The USA Pickleball National Championships are set to take place November 5th through November 12th at the Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas, TX.   4,000 players are expected to participate, making it the largest pickleball tournament ever.     The street running directly through Brookhaven Country Club

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