After a recent game in which we had a vigorous discussion on whether a ball was in or out, we decided that we would never know. There were people with different perspectives and emotions. We really need the Hawk-Eye line machine like they use in professional tennis matches. Unfortunately, it outside of our budget. ☹ […]
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As you move up the pickleball ladder, you learn that there are certain keys to success. The first step is working on your swing. Following that you learn the strategy of when to play the baseline and when to be at the kitchen. Hint: you should try to be at the kitchen more often than
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When we first learned to play pickleball, we were instructed time and again that you win more points at the Kitchen (or No Volley Zone) than at the baseline Conceptually, this makes sense since being 7 feet from the net allows you to hit better angles and more easily attack the ball by hitting it
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I was playing pickleball with a bunch of guys last week. These players were all at varying levels. It is our custom to let anyone play but the better players try to avoid discouraging the beginner players. What this means is that we lighten up on our serves and try not to attack the faults
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I was playing pickleball with this banger yesterday and his serve intrigued me. He would try to hit this serve that would land near the kitchen line with enough spin to take me off the court to return it. When he got the serve right, it was difficult to return. His third shot would then
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I found this article which announced that Pickleball has met all International Olympic Committee (IOC) requirements and criteria For Olympics participation. The International Federation of Pickleball is the leading the charge to participation in the Olympics. In reality, Pickleball is not yet ready for the Olympics. Even though there is still a lot of work
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Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the US, offers two primary scoring systems: rally scoring and traditional scoring. Understanding the nuances of each can significantly impact your gameplay and enjoyment. Rally Scoring: Traditional Scoring: Which System is Better? There’s no definitive answer. Both systems have their merits: Ultimately, the best system depends on your personal preference.
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There is a growing movement to ban pickleball both in public parks and at private courts. The biggest complaint is the noise created by playing pickleball. This is not surprising due to the fact that you have a solid paddle (carbon, fiberglass, or other substance) hitting a plastic ball. As opposed to tennis in which
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When I started to learn the rules and strategy of Pickleball, I heard quite frequently that I should rush to the Kitchen as soon and as fast as possible. Now after a couple of years, rushing the net as an absolute strategy is wrong. First, if your opponent dinks a ball into the kitchen and
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The general thought in pickleball is that when you are hitting a speed up ball at the no volley zone, the best strategy is to aim for the corners of the court, either cross-court or down the line. You can also target your opponent’s feet or just beyond, forcing them to react quickly and potentially making
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