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Hi! 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.
Articles:
Top 10 Pickleball Players In The World [Who Is Number 1?]
Pickleball has become increasingly popular over recent years, however, there are numerous players who have been playing this sport and putting it on the map for many years. The best Pickleball players across the world are as follows:1. Ben JohnsBenjamin Johns is not...
How Often Should You Play Pickleball? [A Guide]
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, many people have already fallen head over heels for this sport, it is their new true love. If you are new to it, you are sure to fall in love with it as you develop your game. Pickleball has...
How To Get Fast Hands
Pickleball is a sport played between two teams of 2 players each. The objective is to hit a ball into the opponent's court using a paddle. Pickleball was developed in the 1960s and in 1980, the US Pickleball Association was formed and has since grown to over 20,000...
How To Hit A Slice Serve
It is estimated that nearly 5 million Americans currently play Pickleball and that number is only rising. If you are someone who already plays or who wants to join in, you may notice that the sport has numerous intricate rules. It is especially important to note that...
How To Play Pickleball For Beginners
You have likely heard about pickleball, it is getting increasingly popular over the years. You may have heard it talked about in the news, a magazine, from your family or friends. Maybe you have decided it is time to see what all the hype is about, but you have no...
How To Practice Pickleball Alone
All of the pickleball drills that I will outline in this article are all able to be practiced alone. As you may be restricted by the amount of space that you have to practice in, these have been split into drills that can be carried out on the court and those that can...
Can You Play Pickleball At 75 Years Old? [A Pickleball Guide For Seniors]
Pickleball is a sport played between two teams of two players each and has become very popular over the last decade due to its low-impact nature and ability to be played indoors. We took a closer look at the suitability of pickleball for seniors and put together some...
How To Get Better At Pickleball
Pickleball is a sport played between two teams, each consisting of four players. The objective is to hit a ball into the opposing team’s court using a paddle, and the sport combines a number of elements from tennis and ping pong. Pickleball is a great way to...
Is Pickleball Easy For Beginners? [The Ultimate Guide]
Pickleball has become one of the fastest growing sports to take over the United States, and people of all ages are playing. However, some of us are only just hearing about it now, and that is okay. Luckily for you, pickleball is made so that people of all ages can...
How Much Does It Cost To Build A Pickleball Court?
Pickleball is fast becoming one of America’s most popular sports, and if you don’t have a pickleball court nearby, you might feel like you’re missing out! Pickleball is a fun and, for the most part, accessible sport, that appeals to all ages and genders. So, if you...
Is Pickleball Good For Your Brain? [Benefits & More]
Pickleball is a mixture of tennis, table tennis, and paddle ball. It has been noted as being one of the fastest growing sports in America. Back in 2020 we saw a 21.3% growth increase in Pickleball players, with 4.2 million active people. That is more people than in...
What Kind Of Ball Is Used In PickleBall?
Pickleball is a sport played between two teams of 2 players each. The object of the game is to hit a white or red ball into a net using a paddle. Pickleball was developed in the 1960s at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In 1971, the US government...