Pickleball was invented just before I got into middle school. I never knew anything about it, or even that it was a thing until I was asked to write about it. So here we are, 60 years later, talking about a sport invented on the spot from a dull summer afternoon’s boredom. What looks like …

Believe it or not, this is a controversial question. No one disagrees that the moniker was the brainchild of Joan Pritchard, the wife of one of the game’s founders. What pickleball enthusiasts argue over is why Joan chose this name. Some say “pickleball” was an ode to the Pritchards’ dog Pickles. Others claim Joan was …

Have you found yourself loving the game of pickleball? If you are like most, you decide to try this game one day only to end up loving it. One of the downsides to playing is having to pick up the balls after you are finished playing. Depending on many factors, there could be a lot …

Pickleball is a very fun and exciting game. If you aren’t familiar with it, it’s essentially a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping pong. The sport is very beginner-friendly, and its easy to learn. However, it can also be highly challenging and complex. In fact, professional pickleball players bring home about $100,000 to $200,000 a …

Pickleball is played on a court of the same dimensions as doubles badminton. Its measurements are 13.41 m long by 6.10 wide. The terrain can be outdoors or indoors, but it is necessary that the surface is rigid and smooth. For example, it can be practiced in pavilions, tennis courts, schoolyards. To get a better …

Who can be a referee?  With pickleball, you do not need any particular diploma to be a referee. You only need a good knowledge of the rules of the game. This is essential, as well as some training, if you have never played the game before. The rules are specific. You can find videos online …

There are 14 types of shots in pickleball and three basic strokes. Of the 14 shots, five are advanced and should only be used at critical intervals. The others are basic shots that are imperative for us to master the game. Learning the strokes is just as vital as learning the shots. In pickleball, experimenting …

Pickleball is becoming very popular in different countries. It consists of a racket game that combines elements of tennis, paddle tennis, ping-pong and badminton. Learning this racket sport is easy, in addition to having a fast pace and being fun to practice, due to the long rallies that take place during the development of a …

Let’s back up. When did pickleball get so popular? In March 2012 pickleball interest started picking up in North America.  Not meteoric interest growth yet but the rumblings were afoot. Interestingly, this was around the time I started playing.  Coincidence? I think not. In March 2014 it started growing faster and faster. Fast forward to …