10 tips you must know to play Pickleball for the first time
1. Choose the right equipment
If you just want to have fun, wear comfortable gym clothes and sneakers.
However, if you have badminton shoes or tennis shoes is even more suitable - these are also the best players wear shoes. If you want to seriously play players, running shoes are not recommended, lack of protection, easy to sprain feet.
2. Know the ground rules
The first time you play, take some time to understand the basic rules, including serving, scoring, second bounce, non-volley area (kitchen area), etc. The rules of pickleball are relatively simple, and you can understand them after playing a few rounds with the veterans.
If everyone is a novice, the old house's suggestion is: then don't care about the rules, just play.
3. Learn the basic batting stance
The grip varies from person to person, but for most novices, the grip below is recommended. That is, the mouth of the hand is towards the side of the racket, so that both forehand and backhand strokes can be relatively balanced.
4. Ease of learning
Compared with other racket sports (tennis, badminton, table tennis, etc.), pickleball is relatively fast. You play 20 minutes, you get to play a few.
Of course, for friends who have the foundation of racket sports, they will get started faster. If you have no experience with the racket, you may need some time to get used to the feeling of hitting the ball with the racket.
5. Warm up
Warming up is a very easy place to overlook. Many novices don't seem to warm up when they see veterans, but don't forget that their bodies are relatively adapted.
As a rookie, you don't want to sprain your ankle the first time you play, do you? Especially when the weather is relatively cold, be sure to do some simple warm-up activities to prepare the joints and muscles.
6. Control power
A common mistake beginners make is to try too hard and easily knock the ball out of bounds or out of bounds. The Pickleball course is so small that you can almost play it with a little effort.
Try to relax and hit the ball with steady power. Not only does this improve accuracy, but it also makes the game more interesting.
7. Focus on fun
Pickleball is not only a competitive sport, it is more of a social sport. Designed to be fun for the participants. Don't worry too much about skills or whether you can win, enjoy the game and interact with others is the most important.
8. Watch and learn
On the field, watching the more experienced players is a great way to learn. Pay attention to how they move, hit the ball, and lay out, this will help your game a lot.
9. Accept mistakes
As a novice, mistakes are inevitable. Especially in doubles, if you make a mistake you may feel a little frustrated and slow down your teammates.
Mistakes are normal, don't obsess over each mistake, just focus on the next turn. The important thing is to enjoy it and progress slowly.
Of course, sometimes you may have a complaining, blaming teammate, my advice is: just listen to the advice, don't take it too seriously.
10. Interact with others
Don't be shy, try to communicate with other players. Pickleball players are usually very friendly, and you can pick up a lot of useful advice and tips in the exchange.
As a pickleball novice, the most important thing is to enjoy the game itself. Everyone starts out as a beginner, so don't worry about the initial challenges. Pick up your racket and join in this fun sport! A great game of pickleball is waiting for you!
