If you want to introduce your children to a new sport, Pickleball is a great choice. It's fun, easy to learn, and inexpensive. The great thing about it is that it crosses generations. You can find a number of programs, tournaments, and leagues for kids to play. Pickleball is a sport that crosses generations While…

The kitchen rule is one of the most infamous and hilarious pickleball rules. During a pickleball game, if you volley the ball while in the kitchen, you're in violation of the rule. Everyone yells "Kitchen!" and laughs in unison. Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) in pickleball The Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) is a designated area on a pickleball…

You must be careful in pickleball. There are many rules that govern this activity, such as the Kitchen Rule and the Non-Volley Zone. The kitchen is a section on both sides of the net that is seven feet deep, as measured from the net to the court line. A 2-inch line is drawn along this…

The international Olympic Committee has the final say on whether a sport can be included in the Olympics. There are several criteria that a sport must meet in order to become recognized by the IOC. For example, it must be played in at least one country and it must be governed by a global non-governmental…

Pickleball is a sport that has been gaining popularity in recent years. It's a fun and exciting game that involves elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. While the game is easy to learn, mastering it requires understanding and practicing the basics, including the vital aspect of footwork. Here's my take on the pickleball footwork fundamentals…

If you're in a game where you can't play at the kitchen line, moving up to the kitchen line can be advantageous. This will give you more time to respond to your opponent's next shot. Also, you'll be closer to your opponent, which will put more pressure on them to make a forced or unforced…

So you want to play Pickleball Pickleball might be one of the easiest and inexpensive games to start playing.  You need only 2 pieces of equipment: A Paddle, a Pickle Ball.  That's it. These can be borrowed for free or easily purchased online. Pickleball is a mix of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. And, since the…

Who knew there are different types of Pickleballs?  I always thought it was just a small yellow wiffle ball! Pickleballs come in a wide array of colors and styles. There are two main types of pickleballs, outdoor and indoor balls, but even within those two types, you can find balls in a spectrum of colors…

Choosing the Right PickleBall Paddle Pickleball paddles, otherwise known as racquets or rackets, come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, and sizes. Paddles are made from a variety of materials including simple wooden paddles and all the way up to space-age materials like Nomex. The original pickleball paddle was made from wood but…