Your Ultimate Guide to Pickleball: Rules, Equipment, and Tips

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Team sports support social interaction and encourage individuals to think from a team perspective. Playing a sport as part of a team requires persistence, patience, and practice.
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Youth sports teach invaluable traits and skills needed throughout life such as teamwork, cooperation, team spirit, patience, dedication, commitment, and goal-setting.

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WHAT IS PICKLEBALL?

Pickleball is a fast-growing sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It's played with a paddle and a perforated plastic ball on a rectangular court. Learn more about the history and basics of pickleball here.

PICKELBALL RULES AND GAMEPLAY

In this section, we'll explore the rules and gameplay of pickleball, including how to serve, score points, and the all-important "no-volley zone" (kitchen). Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your knowledge, we've got you covered.

ESSENTIAL PICKLEBALL EQUIPMENT AND GEAR

Discover the best pickleball paddles, balls, and court shoes. We'll guide you through choosing the right equipment for your skill level and budget, with reviews and recommendations.

MASTERING PICKELBALL: TIPS AND STRATEGIES

Improve your pickleball skills with expert tips and strategies. Learn how to control your shots, communicate with your doubles partner, and outplay your opponents on the court.

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

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Traci S.

03:34 08 May 25

Coach Kaylah is the absolute best! She is such a kind and patient coach. You can really tell she cares about her athletes and loves what she does. We have been with her for 6 cheer seasons so far, across 2 teams. I would travel to any location to have her as my daughter’s coach.read more

Doenisha K.

02:36 27 Apr 25

Coach Denae truly has a love for this sport and it’s shines through my daughters. They were nervous about cheerleading but because of Coach Denae they look forward to practice each week and the future that they can have in the cheerleading world. She has help instill in them that having fun and doing their best is what’s important and as long as they do that she is proud. Thank you Coach Denae for being such an amazing Coach.read more

Makayla H.

03:27 16 May 24

Coach Caliesta is absolutely amazing. She is patient and kind. I have two girls in cheer, JV and All Stars. Both girls love and adore her. Her routines are unique and so much fun.My JV girl said she feels proud to be on the team and that Caliesta is the best Coach. My All Star girl said Caliesta challenges her to be better and work on her skills and can’t wait for summer session.We are incredibly impressed with Caliesta and the ActivStars program. Can’t wait to see what Coach Caliesta has planned for the upcoming sessions. We love her! ❤️read more

Erika E.

01:54 13 May 24

JV season two at Lookout MountainCoach Caliesta is a beacon of inspiration for our cheer team. Her dedication, expertise, and unwavering support have transformed not only my daughter’s skills on the mat but also her outlook on teamwork and perseverance.From the moment Coach steps into the gym, their passion for cheerleading is palpable. They bring an infectious energy that motivates each member of the team to strive for excellence. Whether it's mastering a new stunt or perfecting a routine, Coach is there every step of the way, offering guidance and encouragement.What sets Caliesta apart is her ability to see the potential in every athlete. She understand that success is not just about raw talent but also about attitude.I can’t imagine having to maintain the attention of 30+ 3-7 year old kids every Monday, but somehow, she does it!My only complaint about activestars so far is regarding competitions!! It seems like children are allowed to attend regardless how many practices they miss, they is disheartening to a team that’s worked so hard and practiced together! It affects stunts groups and placement every practice! I wish they upheld a policy, if you miss 3 practices, you don’t get to attend comp!read more

Therese G.

21:23 30 Apr 24

Coach Caliesta Goodwin is an amazing Coach with activstars! My daughter Addyson has been with her a few years now at the Lookout Mountain location starting on the All Star team working her way up to Pro/Premier this year! She has built confidence in my daughter and supported her through all her good and bad moments! There is no one better I would want to be a role model to my girl in this cheer life she loves! Thank you Coach Caliesta for all you do and all you are! To many more years with you!read more

Megan L.

22:39 11 Jan 24

My daughter has been doing cheer since Spring 2022. We were looking for an organization like All Star cheer but didn’t want to pay the thousands of dollars that comes with those teams. Someone had recommended ActivStars to me. Explained that they go join any team and that they didn’t have to actually go to the school where practices are held. We signed up not knowing much about the program. We paid a little over $100 for 16 weeks. We had to pay for the uniform if she wanted to compete at the end of the season, which she did. We bought the uniform online used from another cheer kid.One thing that threw me off was that the practices are closed. I’d never experience this before so it sucked at first. But by the 3rd practice I was good lol my daughter loved it!!! She had her first stunt clinic. This was about 1/2 way through the season. It was really good and super valuable for me daughter. We’ve had 2 coaches in our time with ActivStars. (We’re about to start our 4th season) the coaches have been the best! They push my daughter just the right amount. They care soooo much! Highly recommend the cheer program. It’s everything we were looking for and it’s way cheaper and everything is in state (except Pro team and up).read more

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