Amateur Pickleball

Coach's life saved during pickleball by off-duty firefighter

San Juan Hills coach Rob Frith suffered cardiac arrest playing pickleball; an off-duty firefighter's CPR and an AED save...

How to choose the right pickleball paddle for hobby players

Learn the core paddle factors—weight, grip, shape, core and face materials—plus testing routines, demo options, and how ...

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Major League Pickleball returns group-play and expands rosters for 2026

Major League Pickleball announced 2026 Premier-level format changes, returning group-play and boosting roster flexibilit...

USA Pickleball spells out essential rules, gear, and play basics

USA Pickleball lays out court rules, equipment standards, and play basics to help players, clubs, and tournament organiz...

From ATP Tour to Pickleball Pioneer: The Dekel Bar Story

How a former professional tennis player from Israel built one of pickleball's most successful travel businesses while co...

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When amateur pickleball players should take a break

Pickleball should leave you tired and satisfied, not limping into the next day. For recreational players, especially tho...

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SM Supermalls Expands Pickleball Network to Reach 80 Courts

SM Supermalls announced an expanded commitment to pickleball, finishing 2025 with 61 courts across 25 properties, includ...

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Kallang adds eight dual-use pickleball courts under OCBC-backed programme

Eight dual-use pickleball courts opened at The Kallang on Jan 9, expanding community access under an OCBC-backed program...

How to Choose the Right Pickleball Paddle for Your Game

Picking the right paddle affects power, control, and long-term comfort on the court. This practical guide condenses the ...

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Flapjack Social Club to Open Pickleball Hub in Carrollwood

Flapjack Social Club will open a 30,000-square-foot pickleball and social venue at The Palms of Carrollwood Shopping Cen...

Tampa YMCA annual pickleball tournament serves community and competition

The Tampa Metropolitan YMCA held its Annual Pickleball Tournament at Tampa Pickleball Crew on Jan. 10, raising funds for...

USA Pickleball Elects Stephanie Russell as Board Chair for 2026

USA Pickleball elected Stephanie Russell as Chair of its Board of Directors, with her term beginning January 1, 2026, si...

News

Referees Saw Paddle in Half, Check Legality During Match

At a Courted Series event in Miami on December 26, 2025 referees took the extraordinary step of sawing a competitor's pa...

USA Pickleball Clarifies Seven Rules, Effective January First 2026

USA Pickleball rolled out seven clarifications to its rulebook on December 26, 2025, with the changes taking effect Janu...

PICKLETILE INFINITYFLEX wins ASBA Game Changer Award after Nationals

PickleTile's INFINITYFLEX modular divider won the ASBA 2025 Game Changer Award, promising faster court reconfiguration a...

Walnut Creek court hours cut after Rudgear Park noise dispute

City reduces Rudgear Park play hours after neighbor lawsuits over pickleball noise, prompting appeals and frustration am...

Sugar Land and Missouri City Ride Pickleball Growth Wave

A rapid expansion of private and public pickleball courts has reshaped recreational options in Sugar Land and Missouri C...

Three tournament pillars to sharpen your amateur pickleball game

A coach-level playbook breaks tournament success into three practical pillars players can practice. These habits matter ...

How to Start a Neighborhood Pickleball Club in Six Steps

Community players can launch a sustainable neighborhood or community pickleball club using a practical, low-cost playboo...

Palm Coast Brings Back Luck of the Pickle Tournament in March

The City of Palm Coast announced the return of the three-day Luck of the Pickle pickleball tournament, set for March 13–...

Twelve drill progressive plan helps amateurs improve measurable skills

On December 26 coaches unveiled a 12 drill progressive training plan designed to accelerate measurable improvement for a...

Picklr to open Long Island flagship with roughly 15 indoor courts

Picklr signed a lease for a new Commack facility at 3124 Jericho Turnpike, adding about 15 courts and member amenities t...

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New Daily Pickleball Journal Targets Mental Game and Habits

Lee Rosenthal released One Soul Pickleball: A 365-Day Journey for Growth, Gratitude & Greatness on January 6, 2026, pres...

Juqiao Cup Debut Boosts Chinese Pickleball's Global Presence

The inaugural Juqiao Cup Global Chinese Pickleball Championship opened January 5, 2026 at the Xiamen International Expo ...

Mountbatten trials foam silent pickleball to cut court noise

Mountbatten community held a silent pickleball tryout using high-density foam balls to cut court noise. About 120 reside...

Temporary Alternating Court Closures at Gilchrist Park Pickleball Courts

The City of Punta Gorda temporarily closed courts at Gilchrist Park on January 6-7, 2026 for short-term repairs and safe...

Pickleball Added To San Francisco Jail Recovery Program, Inmates Benefit

County Jail No. 3 in San Bruno added regular pickleball sessions to its Road to Recovery program on December 26, 2025, a...

Prosper's Raymond Park opens new tennis and pickleball courts

Raymond Community Park opened new tennis and pickleball courts Jan. 8; courts are daytime, first-come, first-served whil...

ACE Pickleball to add two new Houston-area facilities

ACE Pickleball filed plans for a nearly 34,000-square-foot Spring facility and earlier registered a Sugar Land site, exp...