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When You’re the Doubles Partner Who Just Came to Watch

A flamboyantly dressed male pickleball player aggressively takes over the game, lunging for every shot while his frustrated female partner stands aside, paddle in hand. Her paddle features a Reluctant Pickle emoji with a fed-up expression.

“I thought we were playing Doubles?” —You, after three games of cardio-less spectating. —You, after three games of cardio-less spectating. You warmed up. You hydrated. You even wore your intimidating wristbands. But now here you are—three points in, and you’ve… Continue Reading →

June 19, 2025 0

The 7 Stages of Becoming a Pickleball Player (Against Your Will)

“A middle-aged pickleball player holding a paddle with a reluctant emoji face, standing on court under the text: ‘The 7 Stages of Becoming a Pickleball Player (Against Your Will).’”

Published on ReluctantPickle.com – for the hesitant, the humiliated, and the halfway-decent. 😒 Stage 1 – Denial “Pickleball? Nah, I’m more of a golf person.”You laugh at the name, scroll past the memes, swear it’ll never be you.(It will.) 🫠… Continue Reading →

June 11, 2025 0

Your First Time Playing Pickleball (Here’s How to Fake It)

A confused older man holds a pickleball paddle with a reluctant cartoon face overlay, standing on a court with a “what did I just sign up for?” when it's his first time playing pickleball

Published on ReluctantPickle.com – Because You’re Already in Too Deep 👀 TL;DR You’re here. It’s your first time playing pickleball. You don’t know the rules. You’re holding a paddle upside down.Relax. This guide will keep you from committing a felony-level… Continue Reading →

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