In any case (regardless of whether you strike the pickleball before or after you cross the plane of the pickleball net), remember that a pickleball player may not touch the pickleball net, posts, net system, or the opposing team's side of the pickleball court.
What are the rules for pickleball paddles? The combined length and width, including any edge guard and butt cap, shall not exceed 24 inches (60.96 cm). Read More...
You will have lost some pace since what happens when you go for long periods without doing real sprinting is that your muscles actually change - chemically and neurologically, and they become slower, literally. You can undo this to a certain extent and the lucky thing for you is that you are still young.
Why do you lose your pace? Many games and excessive training affects the consumption of the players' legs and the pace drops with time. Read More...
Most professional referees will turn to proper soccer cleats, similar to what soccer players wear. This is because essentially, they are very much like a soccer player on the pitch.
What shoes do refs wear? Acceptable shoes are referee shoes, running shoes, soccer shoes (no metal, aluminum, or steel cleats), turf shoes, or any other appropriately safe, closed-toe footwear.
What do football referees have to wear? Along with the jersey, referees are required to wear black shorts, black socks (with white stripes in some cases), and black shoes. Read More...