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Pickleball vs. Padel: Who Wins in a Paddle-Off? Spoiler: Not the Ball

June 6, 2023

There’s a sporty hum in the air, an athletic rattle of paddles and balls, a…

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What is Pickleball and Where Did it Come From?

January 19, 2023

While pickleball has recently gained popularity, it has been around for over 50 years. As…

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Pickleball: The Fastest-Growing Sport in America

September 17, 2021

Did you know pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America? Five years ago, there were…

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Want to Play Pickleball? Let’s Learn the Rules

February 12, 2021

Pickleball is a fun, popular combination of tennis, ping-pong and badminton. Its name is actually…

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Pickleball Lessons

Pickleball: Fun AND Healthy? Who Knew?

January 20, 2021

When you combine tennis, ping-pong and badminton, you get a unique game called pickleball…which happens…

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UPDATED 5/28/2025, 12:00pm: All CNSL practices for this evening will be cancelled. We will extend First Splash (free practices) through Monday, June 2.