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Pickleball Lingo Decoded

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Pickleballers Sam Rortbart, left, Frederique Francois and Billie Swarztrauber. COURTESY VINNY MANGANO

Pickleballers Sam Rortbart, left, Frederique Francois and Billie Swarztrauber. COURTESY VINNY MANGANO

Pickleballers Scott Johnston and Kiera Fitzgerald. COURTESY VINNY MANGANO

Pickleballers Scott Johnston and Kiera Fitzgerald. COURTESY VINNY MANGANO

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From the Outside with Vinny Mangano

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Sep 16, 2025
  • Columnist: Vinny Mangano
Many pickleball players ask me: Where did the name “pickleball” for the game we love come from? The name pickleball was given to the sport by Joel Pritchard’s wife, Joan,... more

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