My name is Bob, and I’m a huge pickleball fan. I’ve created this blog post to talk about pickleball strategy for the beginner and intermediate. Pickleball strategy involves every aspect of the game from learning the rules, learning how to keep score, and learning the various shots in pickleball such as the serve, the return of serve, the third shot, the dink, the smash, and all the shots in between.
Learning to Play the Game
When I started playing pickleball in 2014 there were not a lot of experienced players around so I had almost no one to teach me the game. Nowadays it’s different. So many people are playing, and with so many websites on the Internet devoted to pickleball, you can learn how to play the game pretty easily.
Here you can see in Kaysville, UT the courts are filled with pickleball players. This is how we all learn to play the game; we just come out and play and learn from one another.
In truth, after a few games you kind of learn how to play and enjoy the game to a certain extent. Without realizing it, you’re gradually learning basic doubles pickleball strategy. Perhaps you buy a pickleball strategy guide of some sort or check out the Internet for articles or videos on pickleball rules play, pickleball scoring rules, pickleball serve rules and of course pickleball kitchen rules. You start to get more accustomed to playing and want to learn more about pickleball strategy in depth.
Learning the Importance of Strategy
After you’ve been playing for awhile you begin to develop a sense that there is more to the game than just serving and coming to the ne, which is basic pickleball doubles strategy. You’re probably playing against better or more experienced players as the game gains in popularity and younger players or ex-tennis players take up the sport. You realize that to win you have to understand the strategies that better players use. There is a lot of good information online that is extremely helpful.
Learning the Rules
There are several pickleball rules books online that are filled with illustrations and detailed explanations. This book, Pickleball Fundamentals by Mary Littlewood, provides a terrific introduction to pickleball rules and strategy. It is endorsed by the USA Pickleball Association and is a good resource for learning the basics of the sport.
Don’t overlook the importance of reading a book like this when starting out. Pickleball is a very complicated game, and the more you play and the better you get the more you realize how much you don’t know and how much you still have to learn. You can purchase a copy on Amazon.
Learning What Equipment to Purchase
At some point early on you will want to know where you can buy pickleball paddles – or pickleball racquets as they are sometimes called. I know I looked for my first paddle online by typing in “pickleball paddles Amazon” to see what kind of paddles were available and how much they cost. I even looked up “pickleball paddles used” to see if I could get a deal on a used paddle. In a future post I will talk more about buying a pickleball paddle.
So here we are – another pickleball website. I hope you find this site informative, instructional and enjoyable. I have tried to put my personal spin on the sport and provide valuable insights into the game. Most important, though, is to have fun playing. If you can learn some of the strategies highlighted in these blog posts – and of course execute them – I’m sure it will enhance your enjoyment of the game and hopefully put you on the winning side more often than not.
If you ever need a hand or have any questions, feel free to comment below. I will be more than happy to help you.
All the best,
Bob