It is estimated that over 36 million Americans play pickleball. Are you one of them? If you are, we have some good news! The Topsfield Town Library has added a portable pickleball net and pickleball paddles/balls to our Library of Things collection!
Pickleball at Proctor School courts
Just a stone’s throw from the library is the Proctor School (60 Main St. Topsfield, MA 01983). Drop in while the park is open and the courts are empty for your next round, or reserve the courts in the rear of the school!
Learn How To Play Pickleball
Pickleball for All by Rachel Simon
An entertaining and comprehensive look at America’s fastest growing sport, Pickleball for all is the ultimate primer for any level of player interested in the wacky history, unique rules, and exciting future of pickleball.
Pickleball for Dummies
The game with the funny name was created in the 1960’s and is, today, the fastest growing sport in America. We take you through the hows of the game.
USA Pickleball: Basic Rules Summary
The following is an abbreviated form of the rules to give a quick overview of how the game is played.
Pickleheads
Official court and game finder of USA Pickleball!
USA Pickleball Rulebook
The purpose of the rulebook is to provide pickleball players with
the rules necessary for recreational, social, organized league and
tournament play. Some sections of this rulebook are designed to
be used only for the conduct of USA Pickleball-sanctioned
tournaments. A sanctioned tournament allows players to obtain a
rating on a national or international basis.
