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The Name Itself Let’s begin with the name itself! The name Pickleball often leaves people confused, amused, and curious all at once. As for a game that is universal and so fun, “pickleball” seems like an odd name. It is a name that brings up an instant, "Wait—what...
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The Ultimate Guide to Playo User Rating Graph
If you’ve ever wondered what those bars on your Playo profile mean or how your rating changes over time, you’re not alone. Playo’s rating system is a unique blend of user feedback, gameplay consistency, and overall sportsmanship. Whether you’re new to the platform or...
IPL Team List 2025: Complete Squads & Key Players of All Teams!
The IPL team List 2025 is packed with talented, electrifying prides of our nation. This season, all 10 squads are filled with existing renowned superstars and also young budding stars aiming to lift the IPL 18 trophy. Each team has strategically invested in player...
IPL Team Owners: Full List of Who Owns Your Favorite IPL Team
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is more than just cricket. It is an explosive cocktail of business, entertainment, and strategy. Over the years, the league has witnessed several iconic and unforgettable moments, some of which have left fans in splits. IPL team owners...
10 Badminton Hand Signals and Their Meanings
Badminton is a sport that requires players to make game-changing decisions in the blink of an eye. No sport is completely free of cheating. To prevent it in badminton, officials work together using specific badminton referee hand signals. A referee, an umpire, and...
5 Awesome Tips to Become a Boss at Football Penalty Kick
Taking a penalty kick in football is a demanding task.  It takes courage, skill and practice. Most importantly, a good penalty shooter requires the ability to control their nerves. How to cope with the nerves while taking a penalty kick in football? You...
Tips for Central Attacking Midfielder
A Central Attacking Midfielder (CAM) is that guy who operates between a team’s central midfield and its forwards. He is that spark in a team; the playmaker; the person that most defenders dread playing against because no matter how hard they try to shut him down, he...
5 Real Problems You Face While Defending in a Football Match
5 Real Problems You Face While Defending In A Football Match! Attacks win you matches and defence wins you titles. This is was told by one of the greatest managers of all times Sir Alex Ferguson. The defense is so important in a match. With a strong defence, the...
Unsure About Which Skills You Need to Possess for a Wingback? We Are Here to Help!
Trying to learn skills as a wingback? Wingback is arguably the most tricky position in the game of football. It is also one of the most physically demanding positions as a wingback is expected to defend as well as attack. While their main role remains to support...

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A Brief History of Cricket

A Brief History of Cricket

History of Cricket | A sport that’s been known to the world for over a century, this game from England is perhaps India’s favourite sport. There’s no feeling that comes close to the exhilarating joy that a cricket fan feels when their team wins a...

Here’s Why You Should Swim to Lose Weight

Here’s Why You Should Swim to Lose Weight

Swim to Lose Weight | Swimming is one of the most essential skills that everyone must have. Apart from being an Olympic sport, swimming is also a cool leisure activity, quite literally. But what most people overlook in terms of fitness is that an...

9 Trekking Essentials to Carry

9 Trekking Essentials to Carry

Nothing beats breaking sweat trekking up the mountains. Whether you want a multiple day trek or a short hike, there are some trekking essentials that you can’t fail to carry.  Sure, we’ve all hiked without any equipment and we’ve made it back...

What Exactly Are Calories, Anyway?

What Exactly Are Calories, Anyway?

Since the advent of smart watches, almost everyone has been constantly checking how many calories they burn with every activity. Every time one steps out, climbs stairs or even does some heavy lifting, these watches always keep calculating. But...

Lawn Bowling – The Next Big Sport in India?

Lawn Bowling – The Next Big Sport in India?

India just won silver in the men’s fours category and gold in women’s fours in lawn bowling at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. A rather obscure sport, people all over the country are praising the Indian team for their historic achievements. The...

The Birth of the Kashmir Willow

The Birth of the Kashmir Willow

Cricket bats, all around the world, are made of two kinds of wood - the English and Kashmir Willow. While the former has been used by most professional players and seen as the more premium option, the bats from Kashmir do not fail to deliver. ...

Badminton Tips & Techniques

Badminton Tips & Techniques

The fastest racquet sport in the world, Badminton, comes with its own tips and techniques to hone your skills. From serves to drop shots to smashes to returning smashes, let’s look at the various areas you need to focus to become the badminton...

Badminton and Fitness

Badminton and Fitness

Badminton and Fitness | Badminton is one of the most accessible and easiest sports to pick up. Yet, it ranks as the fastest racket sports in the world. Therefore, to be able to rally with the shuttlecock traveling at such high speeds, fitness in...

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