Pickleball is a social sport and many may not be able to meet with their regular groups right now, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up practicing entirely. Whether you’re keeping to yourself or have family members to join in, there’s certain to be some type of equipment that will suit your needs,,
Pickleball is a social sport and many may not be able to meet with their regular groups right now, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up practicing entirely. Whether you’re keeping to yourself or have family members to join in, there’s certain to be some type of equipment that will suit your needs, budget and space limitations.
Here are a few ideas you can implement to continue getting your pickleball fix from home:
If You Have a Lot of Space
If you can’t get to the courtThe area inside the outer dimensions of the baselines and sidelines. More, then you can make the courtThe area inside the outer dimensions of the baselines and sidelines. More come to you! Our portable net systems are reasonably priced and come USAPA-approved with standard dimensions (22’ wideA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More, 34” tall in the center). They’re perfect for setting up in a driveway, garage, backyard or anywhere else you have a flat surface. Don’t let their size intimidate you—all of our systems are very simple to use and can be put together in minutes.
Portable nets come in a variety of weights so that you don’t have to worry about the hassle of transport and packing them down during inclement weather. “Heavier” systems still only average about 24 lbs and our lightest, the SwiftNet, is a mere 14 lbs!
When it comes to setting up courtThe area inside the outer dimensions of the baselines and sidelines. More boundaries you also have a number of options ranging from something as permanent as paint to temporary options like tape, chalk and court lines.
The USAPA has a handy guide on how to plot outA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More courtThe area inside the outer dimensions of the baselines and sidelines. More dimensions for proper marking using a measuring tape. Click here to read more and watch the video.
If You Have Less Space
If you don’t have as much room to spare, don’t count yourself outA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More of getting a net right away—a mini net might be your best option.
Mini nets are portable systems approximately half the size of a standard net (around 10’ wideA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More). They’re great for practice and can even be used to play “skinny singles.”
With just one other player, you can play a typical game using your slimmer net. This is actually a great way to get into singles for players who usually find it too taxing on the body when they have to cover a standard-sized courtThe area inside the outer dimensions of the baselines and sidelines. More. Skinny singles can help make you more consistent, allow you to work on your serveThe initial strike of the ball to start the rally. More and third-shot drop, and get a great workout.
Mini Nets have a similarly “mini” price compared to the average portable net, so they’re a great way to keep your costs low when it comes to buying equipment. You can use the same affordable methods above to mark outA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More your courtThe area inside the outer dimensions of the baselines and sidelines. More boundaries including the base line, sides and no-volley zone.
If You Have Little Space
Maybe you live in a small apartment, share a house or otherwise can’t find the room for a 10’ wideA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More net. That’s okay too! You might not be able to play with a net, but you can still practice technique and drills.
While it’s perfectly acceptable to practice with only a paddle and pickleball, there are a number of convenient accessories that can make the process easier. The following is an example of a pickleball skill challenge we set up, and while we made use of a full-sized courtThe area inside the outer dimensions of the baselines and sidelines. More, you can use any individual component of this “obstacle course” in a smaller setting:
Our Rebounding Mini Targets provide a simple way to practice your aim or serveThe initial strike of the ball to start the rally. More as a stand-in for a doubles partner so you can work on positioning. The Pop-Up Targets are meant to attach to a net, but you could also set them up using objects around your house. Target Rings can be placed on the floor to perfect your precision.
You can also make use of courtThe area inside the outer dimensions of the baselines and sidelines. More lines in nontraditional ways such as laying them outA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More to serveThe initial strike of the ball to start the rally. More as targets or placing them in unique ways to create agility drills.
We hope everyone is staying safe and that these ideas might spur some of your own practice. If you’ve had more time at home lately, we’d love to hear what creative ways you’ve made use of your space to get in some pickleball.
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