Shawna Newman

As a mother to be, staying safe is your top priority. But this doesn’t mean that you should avoid physical activity. According to pregnancy experts from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), certain activities such as pickleball are both safe and beneficial for pregnant women. Is Pickleball Safe for Pregnant Women? Although racquet […]

Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport across America in both young and older circles, begins with the ‘simple’ swing of the paddle. The serve might not be considered an offensive weapon by USA Pickleball, however, every game and point begins with a serve. For those who are only waking up to the phenomenon of the pickleball game,

There are lots of pickleball shots, but the lob shot is one of the easiest to learn and perfect. It is important to know when to use the lob shot in pickleball, as it is beneficial in helping you get the point. Overview of the Pickleball Lob Also known as an elevated-lofted shot, a lob

Pickleball is a fantastic low-impact sport that all ages can enjoy. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, it’s a wonderful way to meet friends and exercise. In this article, we’ll be looking at the Pickleball volley – what it is, how to do it, and the specific rules surrounding it. The volley is one

Rally scoring is a widely-used scoring method utilized by most rally-based sports like tennis and, more recently, squash, table tennis (ping-pong), volleyball and badminton. It is a more internationally-recognized scoring system where participants can score on all the points played in a game and match. Pickleball’s current accepted system is known as the “side-out” scoring

Tournaments in Pickleball come in a variety of different formats. Some tournament directors prefer double-elimination format tournaments, while others would instead host pool play or round robin tournament format events. There is no preferred format, and every tournament director has their preference. A Pickleball round robin tournament is where organizers divide players or teams into

Pickleball’s third shot of a rally is the most important shot for every serving team in the sport. A good third shot can set you up with an excellent chance of winning the point, but a poor one can quickly finish the rally in your opposition’s favor. So how can you determine the most effective

Pickleball is a fun game, but maximizing the enjoyment relies a lot on the equipment you have. Everything counts, including the kit you wear and the paddle you use, but you should take extra-special care to choose your paddle grip correctly. Choosing a suitable Pickleball paddle grip size is akin to selecting the correct tennis

Like every sport, Pickleball contains several connected rules, and breaking these at any time during a match will cause the referee to fault you. As Pickleball grows as a sport, more people are taking an interest in learning the rules to educate themselves for if and when they take the Picketball court. In this article,

One of the terms exclusive to Pickleball is the Erne, more affectionately known as the Pickleball Ernie. “The Erne shot” was first coined by a videographer named Jeff Shank during the USAPA National Pickleball Tournament held in 2010 in Buckeye, Arizona. Shank came up with the term after watching one of the tournament’s players, Erne

Choosing the right weight for your paddle is essential. Not only does it affect your performance and play on the court, but it also affects the health of your body and comfort on the court. Here is how you can choose the best pickleball paddle weights for yourself: The Importance Of Pickleball Paddle Weights The weight of

Pickleball open play gives players a chance to play with new players to up their skills and get some extra practice in. Some clubs do it, and it works as a great introduction to the fantastic pickleball play for newbies. Whether you’re new to the sport or have been around for a while now, you