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Photo of Anthony Maritato, PTHi! My name is Anthony Maritato, PT but please call me “Tony”.

I have been a licensed physical therapist since 2006, and a strength coach, personal trainer since 2001. I grew up in Sarasota, FL before relocating to Middletown, OH.

Believe it or not, I have never played the sport of pickleball, but after more than a decade of helping injured pickleball athletes return to the court, I have decided to start my pickleball journey.

If you would like to learn more about pickleball, injury prevention, and performance, please use the search feature on this website. If you would like to learn more about me and my pickleball journey please visit the About page.

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How To Hit Forehand

How To Hit Forehand

Have you recently decided to take up pickleball? If you have, then we’re sure that you’ll agree with us when we say that, along with getting the right equipment, understanding how to perform basic moves such as the forehand is essential. This is where we come in to...

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Best Men’s Pickleball Shoes

Best Men’s Pickleball Shoes

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America, attracting players who have never picked up a racquet before. If you’ve decided to give pickleball a go, or maybe you’ve been playing for a while, then you’ve probably thought about how paddles and balls can...

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Best Outdoor Pickleball Shoes

Best Outdoor Pickleball Shoes

Pickleball is a fantastic sport to get into. It’s a traditionally American game that uses the outline of tennis, but without some of the more inaccessible aspects of the sport. Perhaps you’ve recently taken up playing Pickleball with some friends, and you’ve found...

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How To Hit A Two Handed Backhand

How To Hit A Two Handed Backhand

Pickleball is a relatively new sport, but that’s not to say that it hasn’t taken the world by storm. This sport combines aspects of badminton, ping pong, and tennis, making it a lot of fun, as you can play individually as singles, or as doubles! Pickleball involves a...

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What Is A Let In Pickleball?

What Is A Let In Pickleball?

Pickleball is a fun and fast-paced sport which can be played by almost anyone anywhere. Similar to other sports, such as tennis or badminton, pickleballs has some rules that you will need to follow to develop your playing skills. One of these rules is known as a...

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Best Pickleball Paddle For Women

Best Pickleball Paddle For Women

When playing pickleball, a paddle might be the most crucial piece of equipment you'll ever own. Even though pickleball paddles are mostly gender-neutral, there are a few aspects to consider when buying one for a female athlete. Female pickleball players typically have...

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