While pickleball players hit the ball at a range of speeds and forces, pickleballs can only go so fast. When you’re standing across from a banger who hits the pickleball as hard and fast as possible, it might seem like the ball is hurling at the speed of light towards your face. Thankfully, pickleballs usually …
Regardless of age or fitness level, pickleball can be played by anyone. This simple and fun game combines volleyball, tennis, and badminton elements and is easy to play as it consists of a few straightforward rules. Pickleball balls are one of the key components of the sport. But not everyone knows them very well. They …
If you’re getting ready to play for tournaments, you’ll need an official pickleball. It measures between 2.874 inches to 2.972 inches in diameter. The circumference of your ball is not the only concern you should have, though. What Are Official Pickleballs Made Of? Official pickleball is usually made of plastic, and USA Pickleball provides a …
Since I’ve never played a sport requiring the ball to bounce before it can be played, I find bouncing pickleball rules a little confusing. The official rules say the ball must be dropped from a height of 78 inches before it can be hit. The ball must bounce 30 to 34 inches before being hit. …
Are you hooked on pickleball? Then purchasing the right game equipment will be the first thing you want to do. You see, in order to play pickleball, you need certain types of equipment that include a special ball. If you’ve already purchased the pickleball ball or are planning to do so, you may be wondering …
Pickleball is a fun sport that is very similar to tennis. As a racket sport, pickleball can be played indoors or outdoors, and can be played by yourself or with some friends. Pickleball is a great game for people of any age and is a perfect transition sport for people who love tennis. With all …
Pickleballs are typically made using either an injection molding process or a rotocasting process. Injection-molded balls have holes produced during the molding process, and they are made up of two parts. Afterward, the two halves are bonded together to form a ball with a crease running through its center. I have always wondered about this …
I never played much ball other than softball. Softballs and baseballs don’t have holes, so they sail through the air unencumbered. The harder you hit them, the faster and farther they travel. The only other ball with holes is a bowling ball, and that’s a different principle altogether. Focusing on the ball and why it’s …
Since 1965, people have played the sport of pickleball, but the game came into its own during the 21st century. Originally created by three Washington state dads to entertain their children, it grew in popularity from play on Bainbridge Island, WA, down the coast to California, then throughout the US. Today, people play pickleball around …
I am a huge pickleball fan. But I wasn’t always one until I met this friend in college. He was hosting a party in his parents’ backyard and suggested we play pickleball. I had no clue how it’s done. Turns out, it has so many similarities with ping pong – one of my strongholds. So …
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 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 …