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IT’S NOT JUST A FAD
The Fastest-Growing Sport in America by the Numbers
Pickleball Growth Explained in Inarguable Numbers
36.5m
pickleball players estimated in the US (Source: the Association of Pickleball Professionals in 2022)
21.3%
growth rate of total participants in 2020 (Source: SFIA Single Sport Participation Report)
$256.2m
predicted value of pickleball paddle market by 2028 (Source: CNBC)
45%
of pickleball players make over $100,000 in annual income (Source: CNBC)
280,000
additional courts will need to be built to meet demand by 2030. Only 38,140 courts are currently available. (CNBC)
70
countries play pickleball (to qualify as an Olympic sport, it needs to be played in at least 75 countries)
Video
What Is Pickleball & Why Is It Taking Over America?
Pickleball is easy to learn, fun to play, it’s a great workout, and many people are getting hooked, including athlete celebrities like LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Drew Brees.
Resources
Find Places to Play & Connect with Local Groups
Music City Pickleball
This club has a dedicated facility in Williamson County with open play and court reservations for members.
Dinkville Community
This is a free group of players who organize meetups and play near Hendersonville and Gallatin Tennessee.
Nashville Pickleball Facebook
This public Facebook group is an easy way to connect with local players, groups, and venues.
Pickleheads Courtfinder
This free and easy-to-use website is an fast way to find courts in Nashville and anywhere in the country.
Nashville Parks & Rec.
Get up-to-date information on Nashville’s public pickleball courts via the parks and recreation page
Certified instructors
Connect with a Certified Pickleball Instructor in Nashville
Adam Richards
Adam is a certified instructor through the IPTPA and the founder of High Five Pickleball.
Michael Smits
Michael is a certified instructor through the IPTPA and community organizer in Nashville.
Stephanie Lane
Stephanie is a IPTPA Master instructor, USAPA National Champion, and PaddleTek Senior Pro
FREE RESOURCES
FREE Download: 10 Important Skills Every Pickleball Player Needs
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FREE RESOURCES
Take Your Game to the Next Level with These Tips
How to Master the Drop Volley in Pickleball
The drop volley in pickleball is a shot that takes pace off of your opponent’s shot and drops the ball just back over to the other side of the net. When you use this shot correctly, it catches your opponents off guard and wins the rally in your favor.
In this video we’ll break down one of these shots (the drop volley) so that you know when to do it and how to use it to win rallies the next time you get on the court.
5 Easy Pickleball Tips for IMMEDIATELY MASTERING the Transition Zone
In pickleball, the team that controls the net, controls the game. But what if you struggle with getting to the net?
Today we’re going to cover 5 pickleball tips that help you immediately master the transition zone.
3 Pickleball Tips for MASTERING the Roll Volley
In today’s video we’re going to cover 3 very effective pickleball tips that can help you master the roll volley, keep your opponent on their toes, and make you a bigger threat at the net.
About
About Adam & High Five
Adam Richards a certified instructor with the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) and creator of High Five Pickleball.
High Five Pickleball is a resource designed to help you take the guesswork out of your game so you can maximize your time on the court, have more fun, and get better faster. With High Five Pickleball, it’s my goal to help you cultivate your confidence, develop your strategy, and build a strong foundation of skills, techniques, and practices without all the unnecessary trial and error.
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