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Is it okay to switch hands in pickleball? The short answer is “yes,” but the long answer has a bit of nuance. It’s legal to switch or change hands in pickleball, even during play, but many players (recreational and pros) don’t attempt to do this.
Read on to learn about the benefits and disadvantages of switching hands, including when to use this technique. (And see how one of the best pros does it well.)
What is pickleball? How did it get started? What’s up with the name? Our complete pickleball guide covers everything you need to know, including these questions and more.
In pickleball you can only score points on the serve. (The receiving side cannot score a point.) At the start of every serve the person serving will shout out three numbers in doubles (e.g. “5-2-1”) or two numbers in single play. If it’s doubles, the game starts with player on the right side (or even court) will serve to the play who is opposite diagonally. Service then moves to the left side (or odd court).
Pickleball is not yet an Olympic sport today. While it is the fastest-growing sport in America, it has not been deemed an official Olympic sport by International Olympic Committee (IOC). This could change by the 2028 LA Summer Olympics.
A dink is a soft pickleball shot that you hit from around your kitchen (the non-volley zone line) that lands inside your opponent’s kitchen. A good, effective dink will arc downward when it crosses the net, which makes it a harder shot for your opponent to return.
An Erne is an advanced pickleball shot: a volley that you hit while your body is in the air. The fun, thrilling shot is named after Erne Perry who was one of the first players to execute the play in competition.
Earlier this month Kevin Durant joined the a growing list of celebrity athletes who own a pickleball team. Kevin Durant became an owner alongside his manager, Rich Kleiman and their investment firm 35V (or Thirty Five Ventures). According to Durant, he “never thought” he’d get into the world of pickleball, but luckily Kleiman introduced him … Read more
It’s easy to improvise your own pickleball court, especially on a tennis court or any other open area. Grab a portable net and set up your game. Here’s our list of the best portable pickleball nets.
Did you know that pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America? Or that it was invented by three dads? On an island? Read about more things you didn’t know about pickleball.
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about pickleball vs. tennis! Find out: Are pickleball and tennis rules the same? Which is more popular? Is one easier for beginners? Can you play pickleball on a tennis court? And more.