Pickleball is a fast-growing sport in the United States and around the world, and pickleball tournaments are a major part of its popularity. USA Pickleball tournaments offer players the chance to compete against others of similar skill levels, test their abilities, and have fun playing the sport they love. Whether you are a seasoned player or just starting out, there is a pickleball tournament for you. 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships Series (NCS) The 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships Series (NCS) is set for November 4-12, 2023 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. USA Pickleb ..read more

Hello pickleballers, Below is some quick info on our sport and how it’s growing every year.  If you want to see more check out our Instagram or Facebook pages. 7 crazy pickleball stats- Pickleball grew in popularity by 23% between 2016 and 2019 There are nearly 4 million people playing pickleball In 2018, there were 6,855 places to play pickleball in the U.S. The SFIA (Sports & Fitness Industry) reports almost 50% of American pickleball players make over $100,000/year Pickleball has grown 30% over the past 3 years 40% of U.S. players are female 25 countries are now formally playing p ..read more

6 people and pickleball companies to connect with in 2021 Our annual list of who to follow or connect with in pickleball is here!  As the sport grows, so does the people and companies promoting and sharing their love of the sport. Check out who we recommended to follow in 2020, 2019 and 2018 The Pickler – started by Stacie Townsend, a former professional fastpitch softball player 3 years ago after discovering pickleball by playing with her parents.  Her website covers the basics of the sport, pages of blogs, a book discussing the mental aspects of the sport and apparel.  Her Fac ..read more

6 people and pickleball companies to connect with in 2020 Oh Yeah!!  It’s that time of year when the snow starts to melt, or it’s 600 instead of 500 and we get excited to play outside whenever we want!  It’s also that time of year when we roll out who we should be checking out in pickleball in 2020. Click the year if you want to see who we recommended following in 2019 and 2018 Pickleball Magazine – it’s the magazine for the sport and the name proves it.  This periodical is delivered to your inbox with what’s happening in the sport, info from the USAPA, articles written by top players and our ..read more

Nationals- Congrats to all of those that participated in the 2019 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships at Indian Wells Tennis Garden.  There were over 2,200 players vying for the $80,000 tournament prize purse.  Check out  Pickleball Tournaments for a list of the medal winners. Do you want more info on the tourney including watching matchups on demand, check out the website here.  Next year’s Nationals will be at Indian Wells from October 31-November 8, 2020.   Watch our sport grow- Have you seen all the new pickleball venues/restaurants opening up in the US?  Here are a few ..read more

Heading to Indian Wells for the 2019 Margaritaville Nationals? Here’s the facility info: It’s held November 2-10 at Indian Wells Tennis Center in guess where? Indian Wells, CA Indian Wells is 30 minutes from Palm Springs International Airport There are 49 pickleball courts More restrooms (hey ladies!) and concessions Players have access to the Championship Court included in their registration Registration news: Players will be notified by August 22 if you’ve received a spot When a player’s name is drawn, you will be entered in all events that you registered, if spots are available Once the ..read more

Hi everybody, The goal of Quick Pickle has always been to learn and get better at pickleball in a fun and entertaining way.  Hopefully, these blogs or our videos have made you a better player, made you laugh or at least smile.  The most exciting part of pickleball for me is the social and welcoming attitude of the sport.  No other game has players that want you to succeed and feel like a part of a group or family like it does.   I was very hesitant to share my story below because of how raw and personal it is, but if it can help one person then it is worth it.      My sister, Emily, passed awa ..read more

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads!  This is the one day of the year that you get all the attention or maybe the day you don’t want any.  “I’ll be in my shed building a top secret…thing!” Every Dad celebrates it a little differently- dinner with the family, a phone call from your kids, sitting in the backyard with a cocktail or even better, a day of pickleball. Our most popular Instagram post of the last month explains one difference between tennis and pickleball.  If you haven’t connected with us on Instagram, check us out @teamquickpickle Have you read the latest issue of Pickleball Magazine ..read more

1.  Learn the correct techniques No offense from your friend Larry, but he may not be giving you the best advice.  We’ve heard from players that after watching our videos or working with a coach that said they’ve been playing incorrectly for a long time.  You want to learn something?  You could go to YouTube or Wikipedia.  As Michael Scott in The Office said, “Wikipedia is the best thing ever. Anyone in the world can write anything they want about any subject. So you know you are getting the best possible information.”  Wikipedia is the best thing ever 2.  You want to beat that banger you alwa ..read more

What is stacking? When you position yourselves as a team to get your stronger player’s forehand or backhand in the middle of the court. Why should you use it? You want to maximize the strength of your team.  If you have a stronger forehand or backhand, you want to focus on your best stroke and not your weaker one.  For example, you can highlight your forehand and hide your backhand. Click here to learn more in-depth stacking advice for serving and returning of serves. What does it look like? One player moves to the other side of the court so that both players are on the same side for serving ..read more