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Similarities and Differences in Tennis and Pickleball
Ricky Dove, the head tennis and pickleball pro at Penn State University, goes over some of the similarities and differences he’s noticed between the 2 sports.
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Everything about pickleball, the community, the competition, and the pure fun of it is just so addicting. On top of that, there’s unlimited ways to improve, and keep bettering yourself as a player, whether it be learning new strategies, perfecting certain techniques, or even staying healthy to be at your athletic peak.
Here at Pickleball Vortex, we aim to be your pickleball hub of the best content, from tips on how to improve, to gear reviews, to tournament highlights, and everything in between. There is so much out there about pickleball, and we’ve put together what we feel is the best info so you don’t have to.
You keep playing the sport we all love, and we’ll keep finding the best pieces of content and entertainment that the web has to offer for you to enjoy.
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The equipment demands of pickleball are light, meaning you won’t need to break your budget to play. A net, paddles, and balls are the minimum requirements to get going with the sport. While sport-specific pickleball shoes and shirts are available, your regular sneakers and a t-shirt are probably fine to start.
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