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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.
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Best Pickleball Paddle For Spin
Looking to give your pickleball game the edge over your opponent? Generating spin can give your shots power and precision, while sending your opponent’s return all over the court. But for many of us, creating spin is an accident, rather than a purposeful piece of game...
Is Pickleball Good Exercise?
Pickleball is an outdoor or indoor paddle/racket spot. It can be played with 2-4 players, and is a lot like tennis or badminton. In many ways, this sport is a combination of ping-pong, badminton, and tennis. As this sport has continued to grow in popularity, one...
What Are The Different Types Of Paddles?
Are you interested in learning more about the different types of pickleball paddles? You’re in the right place. As we’re sure you might agree, a paddle is one of the most important pieces of equipment you’ll get as a pickleball player, so it only makes sense to want...
Do you Serve From The Left Or Right In Pickleball?
Pickleball as a sport has some unique rules of service that can seem quite complex to wrap your head around at first. However, because they are so fundamental to the gameplay of pickleball, the service rules become second nature once beginners get used to the game....
Is Playing Pickleball Good Exercise? The Ultimate Guide
Adults are advised by government standards to engage in 150 hours of light exercise or 75 minutes of intense activity per week. By including strength training twice a week, you can meet the recommended daily amounts of physical exercise. Sadly, only 23% of all US...
Best Outdoor Pickleball
Pickleball may be a sport that doesn’t need as much equipment or serious investment, but that doesn’t mean the decisions you make when choosing equipment shouldn’t be well thought out. It may not matter as much as in other sports, but the equipment you choose can...
Best Pickleball Paddles For Intermediate Players
Are you currently in the market for a new pickleball paddle? We’re sure that you’ll agree with us when we say that one of the most important pieces of equipment you need to get right is the paddle - regardless of whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced....
Is Pickleball Easier Than Tennis?
If you love playing tennis or other court-based games but you feel they are a bit too tough on your body, then pickleball may be a great alternative. Pickleball has increased in popularity over the years, and that’s because many people believe that it’s much easier to...
How Many Players Do You Need For Pickleball? [Pickleball 101]
Pickleball is by far one of the quickest growing sports in the United States. There are people in more than 70 countries who have started playing this very easy to understand sport. One way it may even end up becoming an Olympic sport, who knows? There is probably a...
How To Play Doubles Pickleball
Pickleball is an incredibly fun sport that combines many of the elements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton. You can play indoors or outdoors and as singles or doubles. Pickleball is becoming increasingly popular every day, and is the fastest growing sport in the US!...
Best Pickleball Paddle For Advanced Players
Let’s face it, playing pickleball is incredibly addictive and entertaining, but finding the right equipment isn’t. With so many options available in a very oversaturated marketplace, choosing the right gear for your game can quickly become overwhelming. Despite...
The 6 Best Pickleball Accessories You Need In Your Life
From backpacks to transport all your equipment and belongings to net systems that can help you hone your game away from the court. While you only need a paddle and some balls to play on a court, a few accessories can make it so much easier. Overgrips can help you grip...