Pickleball
Sizing help, team-order tips and gear ideas for golf, bowling, billiards, pickleball and archery — from the Shopwada team.
Pickleball Serve Rules: Volley, Drop Serve and Faults
The pickleball serve rules in plain English: legal serves, faults and doubles serving order.
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Pickleball Kitchen Rules: The Non-Volley Zone Explained
The kitchen rules in plain English: volleys, stepping in, momentum, serves and common myths.
3 min read
How to Keep Score in Pickleball: Doubles and Singles Guide
Pickleball scoring made simple: the three numbers, 0-0-2, a worked example and singles rules.
4 min read
What to Bring to a Pickleball Tournament: Full Checklist
A packing checklist for tournament day: gear, food, papers, clothes and first-timer tips.
2 min read
History of Pickleball: From 1965 Backyard to Boom
From a 1965 backyard game to a national craze: the pickleball timeline.
2 min read
60+ Funny Pickleball Sayings, Puns and Team Slogans
60+ pickle puns, kitchen jokes and team slogans for captions and shirts.
3 min read
Can You Wear a Sleeveless Shirt to Play Pickleball?
What the pickleball apparel rules say about sleeveless tops, when they work best and what to check before a league or tournament.
3 min read
Pickleball Skill Levels Explained: 1.0 to 5.0+ Ratings
What each pickleball rating from 1.0 to 5.0+ means, how to self-rate and how leagues use levels.
2 min read
How Does a Pickleball League Work? Formats and Team Tips
Round robin, ladder or team league: how pickleball leagues are scheduled and scored, and how teams handle matching shirts.
4 min read
What Color Shirt Is Best for Pickleball? Rules and Picks
Pick a shirt color that contrasts with the ball. Here is the rulebook guideline, the best colors for yellow, orange and white balls, and team tips.
4 min read
Can You Wear a Polo Shirt to Play Pickleball?
Yes, polos are welcome on the pickleball court. Here is when to pick a polo, a UPF tee or a sleeveless polo, and what fabric works best.
4 min read
Pickleball Terms: 60+ Words and Slang Every Player Should Know
Learn the pickleball words you hear on every court, from the kitchen and dinks to ernes, ATPs, stacking and bangers, explained simply.
5 min read
Pickleball Shirts: Styles, Fabrics and Custom Team Designs
Compare pickleball shirt styles and fabrics, find the right fit for men and women, and learn how to order personalized team shirts for your club.
5 min read
What to Wear to Play Pickleball: A Head-to-Toe Guide
A head-to-toe guide to pickleball clothing: breathable tops, bottoms, court shoes, socks, hats and sun protection for indoor and outdoor play.
5 min read
Pickleball Gifts: Personalized Ideas Every Player Will Love
Personalized pickleball gift ideas for beginners, league regulars, couples and the whole club, with sizing tips and simple ordering dates.
5 min read
150+ Pickleball Team Names for Leagues and Tournaments
Pickleball team names for every crew, from dink puns to competitive names, plus a quick way to choose one and print it on matching shirts.
5 min read