The Best Pickleball University Articles to Read if You're New to Pickleball
Throughout this past year, we’ve published a lot of content! We love getting submissions from readers like you, tracking down the latest pickleball tournament updates, providing tips that have helped us on the court, and of course, sharing our favorite pickleball memes and Tweets.
Every day, more and more people start playing pickleball, and more and more people visit pickleballuniversity.com. So today, we went back through our archives and bookmarked the best articles for new pickleball players to read.
If you’re new here, welcome! We hope this article can serve as your “home base” for learning more about the game and how to improve yours. If you’re not new here or a pickleball veteran, share this with a friend who is just starting their pickleball journey.
The Origins of Pickleball: An Interview with the Ones Who Started It All
First up, it’s important to know how it all started. Which was to cure boredom. It’s certainly still an important part of the game today. Never forget that the game was invented for fun. And you should be having fun every time you step on the court!
A Guide to Getting into Pickleball
Our first guide to getting into pickleball is chalk-full of broad tips. It’ll give you an overview of what you’ll need to get going. A brief synopsis of the rules. The equipment needed. Where to play. And so on.
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Your First Pickleball Paddle
No way around it. You need a paddle to start playing pickleball. So take a look at our breakdown of how to find the perfect first paddle for you. No matter your budget.
The Difference Between Indoor and Outdoor Pickleballs
You’ll also need a pickleball to start playing. Duh! And while you can certainly use an outdoor ball to play indoors and vice versa when you’re starting out, we find it best to know the differences between the two up front. That way, you get used to what a pickleball should feel and bounce like in the proper setting right from the get go.
How to Find a Pickleball Court Near You
Our last piece of “gear” advice isn’t really gear, but it is just as essential - a place to play! You can adapt a tennis court for casual play and learning how to volley, but more and more pickleball courts are popping up around the world. And this guide will help you find one near you!
Playing Pickleball at Home
Maybe you’re going all in and building a pickleball court at home? This is your definitive guide to getting it right. Remember: measure twice, build once. Even if you’re not constructing a pickleball setup at home, we recommend taking a look at this article. It’ll show you all the lines and measurements of a proper pickleball court.
A Simple Explanation of How to Keep Score in Pickleball
Once you get the hang of playing pickleball, you should learn this super easy strategy for keeping score. After all, part of the pickleball fun is the competition.
Tips for Pickleball Beginners That Will Keep You in the Game
We have no doubts that once you start playing, you won’t be able to stop. So in this article, we recommend two tips that beginners can use to up their game a notch. This will help you play against better players without feeling like you can’t compete.
Exercises You Can Do in Your Living Room to Help You on the Court
We also wanted to include some off-court exercises that will help you when you do get back on the court. Recovery days are important, but it’s also crucial to do some quick exercises to keep you limber and ready for action.
9 Pickleball Memes That Perfectly Sum Up Our Relationship to Pickleball
It wouldn’t be pickleball if it didn’t end in a laugh! So to round out our advice for pickleball beginners, we want to share some hilarious pickleball memes. Enjoy!
