Pickleball Blog
Tips, news, and court reviews from the pickleball community
How to Choose a Pickleball Paddle for Beginners
Choose a first pickleball paddle by comfort, weight, grip, shape, and return policy with a simple beginner-focused buying checklist.
Pickleball Open Play Etiquette: A Beginner's Guide
Learn simple pickleball open-play etiquette, including paddle rotation, introductions, score calls, and court-sharing basics.
Pickleball Tournament Checklist for First-Time Players
Use this pickleball tournament checklist to prepare your paddle, shoes, water, schedule, warm-up, scoring, and between-game routine for a first event.
How to Join Pickleball Open Play: A First-Visit Guide
Learn how to find, join, and navigate your first pickleball open-play session, including skill levels, paddle rotation, court etiquette, and what to bring.
Pickleball Practice Plan for Beginners: What to Work On First
Build a simple pickleball practice plan for beginners with warm-ups, serves, returns, dinks, games, and progress checks you can repeat each week.
Are Public Pickleball Courts Free? Fees, Passes, and Local Rules
Public pickleball courts are often free, but some charge fees or require passes. Learn what courts typically cost, when reservations apply, and how to check before you go.
How to Find Public Pickleball Courts Near You
Find public pickleball courts near you with practical search tips, park checks, and first-visit advice.
Pickleball Court Reservations vs. Drop-In Play
Learn how pickleball court reservations differ from drop-in open play, what to expect at each, and how to pick the right option for your schedule and skill level.
Indoor vs. Outdoor Pickleball Courts: How to Choose
Compare indoor and outdoor pickleball courts on surface, lighting, wind, cost, and availability so you can pick the right venue for your next game.
What to Bring to Your First Pickleball Open Play Session
A practical packing list for your first pickleball open play session: paddle, balls, shoes, water, and the small extras that make drop-in play easier.
Pickleball Court Lines and Dimensions Explained
Court dimensions, the non-volley zone, service areas, and what every painted line means so you can read any pickleball court at a glance.
How to Set Up a Temporary Pickleball Court at a Park or Driveway
Set up a temporary pickleball court safely with permission, a level surface, measured lines, a portable net, and a clear pack-up plan.