What outdoor pickleball players need to know about indoor pickleball
Pickleball enthusiasts worldwide often enjoying playing outdoors, where the game was born and thrives. However, whether you're dodging the scorching sun, braving the biting cold, or seeking shelter from unexpected downpours, there are times when the great outdoors just doesn't cooperate with your pickleball plans. Such moments call for a shift to indoor courts, a transition that introduces its own set of challenges and...
Knee pain and pickleball: Causes and exercises for prevention
Knee pain is a very common complaint with pickleball players due to the effects of gravity and aging on the joints. But by understanding the function of the knee and what stresses it, you will be better able to take care of your knees. The structure and function of the knee The knee is the largest joint in the human body and is formed...
How to quiet your body while playing pickleball
Anyone who has played pickleball for any length of time will likely agree that pickleball is a sport that is easy to pick up and hard to master. New pickleball players, particularly those with no prior racket sport experience, have to learn a variety of skills, and one often overlooked area is body control. Body control refers to a player’s ability to stay calm...