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AARP's Guide to Pickleball

Learn all about the joy of the sport — how to score, tips for playing, ways to win and more. It’s a fun way to connect with friends, stay fit and support your brain to help your health and happiness live as long as you do.

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Prepare to Play Pickleball

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How to Serve Like a Pro in Pickleball

Dive into pickleball fundamentals and learn the ins and outs of a good serve

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Beginner's Guide to the Kitchen

Dive into the critical pickleball rules of the non-volley zone

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How to Follow the Two-Bounce Rule

As part of the guide to pickleball, learn about the two-bounce rule

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Get Ready for the Court With These Stretches

Eva Welsher shares her exclusive warm-up and stretching routine

Inspiring Player Stories

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How Pickleball Keeps You in the Present

Sports psychology specialist Lynn Ianni plays pickleball

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Life-Changing Prank Leads This Player to Pickleball for Healing

His parents introduced him to the sport

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How Pickleball Helped This Player Manage Parkinson’s

How the former athlete entered the world of pickleball

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Widow Found Healing in Her Pickleball Community

What the love of pickleball did for her.

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Pickleball Rules Guru Turns Passion Into Ref Career

How a Head Referee gives back

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Father and Son Bond Through Pickleball Passion

Learn about family passion for the sport

Ready to Play

Active Sportswear That Can Give You a Lift

Stylish new items to up your game

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On the Upswing: Pickleball Vacations

Resorts add the fast-growing sport to their offerings

Get in Shape for the Game

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Exercises to Make You Stronger

Short, easy workouts to increase fitness

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#1 Exercise to Do as You Get Older

Strengthen all the muscles in your legs

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Surprising Body Parts to Exercise

Try our workout with 12 easy moves

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