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Anyone taken up Pickleball?? I've signed up with a womens' group to learn to play. Suggestions for shoes and clothing? they say nothing special other than supporting shoes but I assume maybe a decent running shoe and some flexi clothes. ??
No, but I see enthusiasts playing in an adjacent court at times at our racquet club. I would wear running shoes, because that's what I wear for tennis. Having a thinner sole is maybe just a personal preference of mine, but it seems to be superior for moving quickly. Shorts and T-shirt, naturally.
Also, perhaps some ear protection? Contact with the ball makes a helluva racket.
Anyone taken up Pickleball?? I've signed up with a womens' group to learn to play. Suggestions for shoes and clothing? they say nothing special other than supporting shoes but I assume maybe a decent running shoe and some flexi clothes. ??
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Originally Posted by Arktikos
No, but I see enthusiasts playing in an adjacent court at times at our racquet club. I would wear running shoes, because that's what I wear for tennis. Having a thinner sole is maybe just a personal preference of mine, but it seems to be superior for moving quickly. Shorts and T-shirt, naturally.
Also, perhaps some ear protection? Contact with the ball makes a helluva racket.
I'm a big fan of running shoes and have about 10 pair in my closet after running hundreds of races over 25 years. Running shoes however are not very good for other sports. Running shoes are designed to do one thing and that is running long distances in a straight direction. They are not good for sports such as basketball, tennis, pickleball, and weightlifting. A court shoe designed for basketball or tennis is best for pickleball. Court shoes have a solid tread. They are designed to provide stability in all directions.
I'm a big fan of running shoes and have about 10 pair in my closet after running hundreds of races over 25 years. Running shoes however are not very good for other sports. Running shoes are designed to do one thing and that is running long distances in a straight direction. They are not good for sports such as basketball, tennis, pickleball, and weightlifting. A court shoe designed for basketball or tennis is best for pickleball. Court shoes have a solid tread. They are designed to provide stability in all directions.
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You're going to need court shoes. People who buy just nice supportive athletic shoes don't have the grip necessary for the really quick stop start movements, and they fall.
Also - word to the wise, truly, don't run backwards, EVER. If you can turn around and run forwards to the ball and still get it, fine, or just let it go. Hey, that's a point you're going to miss.
Have fun! In my experience, it's a great group of people and good exercise.
edited to add: I just now saw VI's post - sorry to repeat - but it's true.
I was warming up before the match by volleying across the net. I never gave a thought to warming up before stepping on the court. I walk 4 - 6 miles a day at a fast pace. Never had an injury.
Well, about 2 minutes into the warmup, I attempt to return a shot, left foot does not slide on outside court surface. Feel a “pop” in my left calf, and go down. No pain, and I can move my foot in all directions, so “Dr” Cuzzant thinks it’s a bad calf injury.
An hour later at clinic, “Looks like you tore your Achilles’ tendon.” Surgery was exactly 13 months ago, yesterday. Still not at 100%. Of course I’m 70, so I didn’t expect to fully recover.
I'm a big fan of running shoes and have about 10 pair in my closet after running hundreds of races over 25 years. Running shoes however are not very good for other sports. Running shoes are designed to do one thing and that is running long distances in a straight direction. They are not good for sports such as basketball, tennis, pickleball, and weightlifting. A court shoe designed for basketball or tennis is best for pickleball. Court shoes have a solid tread. They are designed to provide stability in all directions.
Additionally, some places require court shoes, which I learned when I was just starting out and assumed my running shoes would fine.
I'm a big fan of running shoes and have about 10 pair in my closet after running hundreds of races over 25 years. Running shoes however are not very good for other sports. Running shoes are designed to do one thing and that is running long distances in a straight direction. They are not good for sports such as basketball, tennis, pickleball, and weightlifting. A court shoe designed for basketball or tennis is best for pickleball. Court shoes have a solid tread. They are designed to provide stability in all directions.
Yes, I'm just learning and this is what we were instructed with regard to proper shoes.
I was warming up before the match by volleying across the net. I never gave a thought to warming up before stepping on the court. I walk 4 - 6 miles a day at a fast pace. Never had an injury.
Well, about 2 minutes into the warmup, I attempt to return a shot, left foot does not slide on outside court surface. Feel a “pop” in my left calf, and go down. No pain, and I can move my foot in all directions, so “Dr” Cuzzant thinks it’s a bad calf injury.
An hour later at clinic, “Looks like you tore your Achilles’ tendon.” Surgery was exactly 13 months ago, yesterday. Still not at 100%. Of course I’m 70, so I didn’t expect to fully recover.
It’s not fun. Warm up, don’t be a Cuzzant.
Thanks very much for this!! Had no idea about importance of warm up.
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