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Pickleball 101

Pickleball 101 — The Basics

Perhaps you are a beginner and have only been playing pickleball for a relatively short period of time. Perhaps you've never picked up a paddle. In either case, the following Pickleball 101 resources will help you navigate the basic "what," "where" and "how" of pickleball. Of course, the "who" is "you" and the "when" is "now!!!" See you on the courts!!!

What is Pickleball?
Pickleball Etiquette
Where to Play?
Court Dimensions
Pickleball Ratings
Pickleball Tips
Pickleball Safety Tips
101 Pickleball Terms

Pickleball Scoring

Keeping score in a pickleball game can be a little intimidating – particularly for the pickleball beginner. But it doesn't have to be.  What do the three numbers mean? When can points be scored? When do I rotate with my partner? Learn the answers to these and many more questions in the Pickleball 101 scoring primers below.

Pickleball Scoring – Learn How to Keep Score When Playing Doubles

One of the more intimidating concepts for the new pickleball player when playing doubles is the pressure of keeping score. While games are generally played to 11 points (win by

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Pickleball Singles — Scoring & Strategy

This past Thursday at Woodside – presented with an open pickleball court (a rare occasion) and not enough people to play doubles – my friend and I took advantage of

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Pickleball Rules & Rule Clarifications

Heated discussion is a seemingly frequent occurrence on the pickleball courts. Many know some rules. Few, however, are well versed in all the rules. Click here to be taken to a page that includes rule clarifications and interpretations for many of the common – and not-so-common – scenarios that happen on the pickleball court.  

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Pickleball Equipment

Choosing the right equipment and accessories to play pickleball can be challenging for a pickleball newbie. What paddle should I buy? What's the preferred ball that people play with? What shoes should I wear? Learn the answers to these and many more questions in the Pickleball equipment posts below.

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Pickleball Paddles 101 – How to Choose One that is Best for You

Whether you’re a beginner looking to purchase your first-ever pickleball paddle or a “seasoned veteran” searching for that elusive paddle that complements a power game with just the right amount

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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

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What are the Best Pickleball Shoes?

As someone who has managed the pickleball program at the local community center, I have seen first-hand the dangers of wearing the wrong kinds of shoes when playing pickleball. I’ve

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