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Pickleballs — Must-Know Information for the Pickleball Newbie

Pickleballs. Arguably, no other topic generates such a passionate debate and angst amongst pickleball players than these 2.87” to 2.97” in diameter plastic balls that have between 26 and 40 circular holes. Well, perhaps aside from rally … [Read more...]

Pickleball Rules — Major Rule Changes & Revisions (Effective February 15, 2019)

In its annual review of the pickleball rules — the USAPA Rules Committee has published the 2019 USAPA/IFP Official Tournament Rulebook along with the 2019 Major Rulebook Revisions document which specifically outlines the significant pickleball rule … [Read more...]

Pickleball Etiquette — Unwritten Rules (until now) for the Pickleball Newbie… and for some Experienced Players too!!!

If you’re a pickleball newbie, you can download the USAPA & IFP Official Tournament Rulebook to find the “official” rules about how to play the game of pickleball. Etiquette “rules,” on the other hand, are generally unwritten – yet equally as … [Read more...]

Pickleball Split Step – Balance, Baby!!!

I see it happen regularly in rec play. A team pinned to the baseline understands that, strategically, they need to get to the kitchen line in order to give themselves the best chance at winning the rally. That’s definitely a true statement and a … [Read more...]

Pickleball Tournament Management Software for Tournament Directors — A PickleballMAX Review of PickleballTournaments.com

Getting ready to host pickleball tournaments? As a tournament director there’s much to do – securing a facility and courts, recruiting an army of helpers/volunteers, marketing the tournament, procuring food, water, drinks, balls, awards and giveaways … [Read more...]

Pickleball Ladders — Are they Popular at your Club?

If you're a member of an "official" pickleball club, play at your local YMCA or Community Center or have simply been playing pickleball at your local courts, you've likely heard of ladder leagues. Perhaps you've even seen a flyer for them posted at … [Read more...]

WinterMAX — Holiday Pickleball Tournament in West Chester, Ohio — December 28/29, 2018

On Friday, December 28 (mixed doubles) and Saturday, December 29 (men's and women's doubles) Court Yard Sportsplex in West Chester, Ohio, will play host to the PickleballMAX WinterMAX Holiday Pickleball Tournament. This year player registration and … [Read more...]

Pickleball on ESPN3 & ESPNEWS — ♫ ♫ DaDaDa DaDaDa ♫ ♫

Move over cornhole. It's pickleball's turn to be televised on the ESPN network of stations! At long last. In addition to the live streaming of Championship Court and live streams from spectators and participants that can be found in the private … [Read more...]

Live Stream of Championship Court at 2018 USA Pickleball National Championships at Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Have you been watching? Have you been glued to your computer, tablet and smartphone this week watching a sampling of the best pickleball players in the world duke it out? Thanks to the USAPA and an army of volunteers, those of us not fortunate … [Read more...]

Capturing the NVZ — Strategic Advance or Kamikaze Mission?

Throughout our pickleball journeys we have undoubtedly heard that points are more easily won when both partners are positioned at the NVZ line. Either instinctively -- or from experience -- we know that being positioned 7 feet from the net allows us … [Read more...]