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Pickleball Paradise: Discovering Scottsdale's Hottest Courts

Pickleball Paradise: Discovering Scottsdale's H...

Melissa Joyce

In sun-drenched Scottsdale, Arizona, a sport with a quirky name has taken the active 50+ community by storm. Pickleball—that perfect blend of tennis, ping pong, and badminton—has found its ideal...

Pickleball Paradise: Discovering Scottsdale's H...

Melissa Joyce

In sun-drenched Scottsdale, Arizona, a sport with a quirky name has taken the active 50+ community by storm. Pickleball—that perfect blend of tennis, ping pong, and badminton—has found its ideal...

The Origin of Paddle

The Origin of Paddle

Melissa Joyce

The Origin of the Word "Paddle" In the fast-growing sport of pickleball, the paddle serves as the primary equipment connecting player toball. While pickleball enthusiasts focus on perfecting their dinks...

The Origin of Paddle

Melissa Joyce

The Origin of the Word "Paddle" In the fast-growing sport of pickleball, the paddle serves as the primary equipment connecting player toball. While pickleball enthusiasts focus on perfecting their dinks...

Capturing Your Pickleball Glory: A Senior's Guide to Action Photography

Capturing Your Pickleball Glory: A Senior's Gui...

Melissa Joyce

Richard lowered his phone in frustration, scrolling through yet another series of blurry images. Despite his best efforts, he couldn't seem to capture his wife Janet's award-winning serve at the...

Capturing Your Pickleball Glory: A Senior's Gui...

Melissa Joyce

Richard lowered his phone in frustration, scrolling through yet another series of blurry images. Despite his best efforts, he couldn't seem to capture his wife Janet's award-winning serve at the...

Finding Your Perfect Paddle Match: A Senior Pickleballer's Guide

Finding Your Perfect Paddle Match: A Senior Pic...

Melissa Joyce

Margaret stood at the pro shop counter, overwhelmed by the wall of paddles before her. After her arthritis diagnosis, her doctor had encouraged her to stay active, and pickleball had...

Finding Your Perfect Paddle Match: A Senior Pic...

Melissa Joyce

Margaret stood at the pro shop counter, overwhelmed by the wall of paddles before her. After her arthritis diagnosis, her doctor had encouraged her to stay active, and pickleball had...

When the Ball Was "In" (Or Was It?): A Senior Pickleballer's Guide to Disputed Calls

When the Ball Was "In" (Or Was It?): A Senior P...

Melissa Joyce

Harold had been waiting all week for his rematch against Bill. Last Friday, Bill had called Harold's perfectly placed shot "out" on match point, a call that Harold—and everyone else...

When the Ball Was "In" (Or Was It?): A Senior P...

Melissa Joyce

Harold had been waiting all week for his rematch against Bill. Last Friday, Bill had called Harold's perfectly placed shot "out" on match point, a call that Harold—and everyone else...

5 Essential Shoulder Stretches Every Senior Pickleballer Needs

5 Essential Shoulder Stretches Every Senior Pic...

Melissa Joyce

Eleanor winced as she reached for the pickleball, her shoulder protesting with a sharp twinge. At 68, she'd become a fixture on the Sun City courts, but lately, that nagging...

5 Essential Shoulder Stretches Every Senior Pic...

Melissa Joyce

Eleanor winced as she reached for the pickleball, her shoulder protesting with a sharp twinge. At 68, she'd become a fixture on the Sun City courts, but lately, that nagging...