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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
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FREE RESOURCES
Take Your Game to the Next Level with These Tips
How to Hit a PERFECT Pickleball SMASH in 3 Easy Steps
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you set up the perfect pickleball smash, but instead of smashing it for the win, you hit it into the net or hit it out? This is frustrating but there are simple things you can do to fix this for good.
Today we’re going to cover how to smash overheads more consistently with power. So the next time you get that perfect putaway you’ll be confident it’s a winner.
Pickleball Topspin: 3 Tips to Produce KILLER Topspin
In Pickleball, there are a ton of tools and shots you can use to upgrade your game. One of those shots is topspin. Pickleball topspin is great because you can use it in multiple shots and scenarios to give your game an edge.
Today we’re going to breakdown topspin step by step and look at it in game situations. It’s my hope that this will be easy for you to apply and you can use it to take your game to the next level.
3 Pickleball Tips for Improving Your Reaction Time & Winning Volleys at the Net
In this post, we’re going to cover a few simple pickleball tips you can use to not only see speed ups coming, but prepare, respond, and come out on top.
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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