Pickleball net requirements: Tips for beginners from pickleball official Maddie Toren on Selkirk TV
In the final episode of “10 Pickleball Rules for Beginners,” professional pickleball official Maddie Toren explains the pickleball net requirements. It’s not uncommon to head to a rec court only to discover you’re playing with a less-than-ideal net. Although a sagging net may function for recreational purposes, there are specific net requirements for official tournament games. Keeping a consistent net across tournaments ensures all...
The unwritten rules of pickleball: A guide to court etiquette
In every sport, there are unspoken rules — courtesies and customs that aren't in the official rulebook but are widely understood and respected by players. For instance, in the NBA, players typically avoid wearing an opponent's signature shoe, while in golf, it's customary to remove your ball from the hole before another player putts. Baseball players know not to throw their bat at the...
The pickleball around-the-post shot explained: Tips for beginners from pickleball official Maddie Toren on Selkirk TV
In the latest installment of “10 Pickleball Rules for Beginners,” professional pickleball official Maddie Toren explains the rules surrounding the “around-the-post” shot. As the name suggests, an around-the-post shot — more commonly known as an ATP — is a specialty shot where a player hits the pickleball around (rather than over) the net post and into the opponent’s court. What is an around-the-post shot...
