USA Pickleball Announces Quiet Category for Pickleball Products
PHOENIX – USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the U.S., announced today the launch of its Quiet Category for pickleball products, a revolutionary initiative that aims to reduce the sport’s sound output during recreational play. As pickleball continues to grow in popularity and new outdoor courts open, USA Pickleball…
Mid-Year Revisions to the 2023 USA Pickleball Rulebook
As the sport of pickleball continues to evolve, USA Pickleball is committed to providing a set of rules that best guides the game forward and facilitates the best playing experience possible at all skill levels. The USA Pickleball Board of Directors recently approved a recommendation from the USA Pickleball Rules Committee for the following rule…
Footwork and Mobility in Pickleball
There are many ways to improve your Pickleball game: you can drill and practice specific shots, you can lift weights and work on your strength, you can perform high intensity interval training to improve your stamina, and you can focus on your nutrition to maximize your overall health. The more I teach Pickleball and watch…
‘Team Emmrich’ Is Turning Their Pro Tennis Backgrounds Into A Pickleball Passion
By Joanne C. GerstnerRed Line Editorial Martin and Tammy Emmrich traveled the world for two decades as elite junior, then professional, tennis players. The couple met through pro tennis, married and collectively decided it was time to retire from the sport and start a family. They settled into a quiet life in Bradenton, Florida, with…
South Carolina Pickleball League Hits the Road
The Grand Strand of South Carolina has historically been recognized as a popular tourist and retirement destination because of its warm Gulf Stream waters, beautiful soft sandy beaches, abundant golf courses and numerous attractions and activities. But most recently, with the formation of the Horry County Pickleball League (HCPL), pickleball is quickly becoming another activity…
Q&A with Keith Shelton, Skechers’ Senior Director of Product Development
USA Pickleball recently sat down with Keith Shelton, Senior Director of Product Development at Skechers, to talk all things footwear! Take a look at the Q&A below to learn more about the Skechers Viper Court Pro sneaker and what sets it apart from other products on the market: Q: Can you talk about the different…
A Youth Movement Was On Display At Alabama High School Pickleball State Championships
By Alex Abrams Red Line Editorial Dozens of teenagers traveled to Clay, Alabama, near Birmingham, to play pickleball on May 13. They spent the morning going back and forth against each other on the outdoor pickleball courts around Clay. The matches continued, one after another, for several hours until the state’s top doubles teams were…
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa adds pickleball courts
(February 23, 2018 Phoenix, AZ, www.azbigmedia.com) The JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, recently named by Phoenix Magazine as the Valley’s No. 1 Staycation Resort, has added 12 luxury pickleball courts to its full-service racquet center, according to the resort’s General Manager and Area General Manager Steve Hart. “This is an exciting enhancement for our resort guests,…
2024 Rulebook Revision Cycle Starts March 1, 2023
2024 Rulebook Revision Cycle Starts March 1, 2023 USA Pickleball is excited to announce that the revision process for the 2024 pickleball rulebook has begun. While the sport continues to evolve and grow, USA Pickleball remains committed to reviewing all rules with transparency and player ethics in mind. As a reminder, USA Pickleball Members are…
2022 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships Recap
The 13th annual National Championship event took place from November 5-13 at the storied Indian Wells Tennis Garden Indian Wells, CA (November 22, 2022) – USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball, hosted the 2022 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships at Indian Wells Tennis Garden (IWTG) from November 5-13. The Championship…