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Pickleball is having a major moment, with more and more people grabbing a paddle, throwing on their sneakers and hitting the courts. The sport has rapidly grown in popularity — especially throughout America, as an estimated 36.6 million people played the sport between August 2021 to August 2022, CNBC reported.
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Even celebrities have been hopping on the healthy trend, with Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck being spotted playing Tuesday (July 4). In a tweet from @BenniferUpdates, you can see a video of the two sporting some casual athletic wear while hitting the ball across the court.
With more pickleball courts popping up, playing the sport has now become easier — but what exactly is it? If you’ve never heard of the game before or want a quick rundown on all the essential info, we’ve gathered all you need to know to get started on your pickleball journey.
Keep reading to learn what the sport is, how to play and what you need to get started.
What is Pickleball?
The sport may look like a supersized version of ping-pong, but there are a lot more elements that go into playing. The game combines elements of tennis, ping-pong and badminton, according to USA Pickleball. Since it only requires a paddle, a plastic ball with holes and a net, it’s versatile enough to be played indoors or outdoors, allowing for year-round play. A traditional court is usually the size of a badminton court and you can even play on a double or single team.
How to Play Pickleball
One of the reasons the game has become so well-loved is for how easy it is to learn. To start off, someone serves underhand diagonally (and the serve can’t go above your waist). Only one serve is allowed unless it hits the net and lands within the bounds. The serve must also bounce twice — meaning it bounces when it’s served to the other side and then must bounce again when it’s returned to the server.
Iit’s OK to volley with the team, which means you can hit it across the court without waiting for the ball to bounce. You’ll notice on the court a rectangle in front of the net, which is referred to as the “kitchen.” This area is strictly out of bounds unless you’re hitting the ball off a bounce — other than that, stay out of the kitchen!
If your team scores a point, then the server switches to the left square and serves diagonally from there. The switching and serving continues after every point until you lose possession of the ball. Games usually play until someone reaches 11 points and are typically won by two points.
If you need a visual, Pickleballerz USA has a step-by-step video you can follow below.
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Best Pickleball Gear, According to Shoppers
Before you head to the nearest court, make sure you have the right pickleball sets to get you started. If you plan to play outdoors, be sure to pack some sunscreen in your backpack and pair it with some leggings for optimum movement. Whether you have a court nearby or want to set one up in your backyard, keep reading to stock up on all the essentials.
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Tearplex Pickleball Set of 4
$29.99 $44.99 33% OFF
Tearplex’s Pickleball Set comes with four paddles in red and blue to differentiate teams if you play singles or double. The set is also labeled as an Amazon Choice for pickleball equipment with a rating of 4.6 stars — and we can see why. For those hot sweaty rounds, you can use cooling towels provided during your breaks in between rounds — or when you need to switch out balls with one of the four provided. Everything can also be carried and stored away in the handy bag provided.
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VINSGUIR Pickleball Paddles Set
$46.99 $57.99 19% OFF
Just need a paddle and spare? This popular paddle set has earned a 4.7 star rating on Amazon with almost 3,000 shoppers rating it five stars for how, affordable, lightweight and comfortable they are to use. Reviewers even label it a beginner-friendly design with one shopper saying they “strongly recommend it if you are looking for an intro set.”
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Fostoy Pickleball Net Set with Wheels
$132.99
Set up your own pickleball court in your backyard with the help of the Fostoy Pickleball Net Set. Not only does it come with a stainless steel net, but features four paddles, eight balls and a handy carrying case. It’s also an Amazon Choice product with a 4.6 star rating for its ease of setup and ability to seamlessly move from one spot to another (thanks to its built-in wheels).
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Walmart has been rolling out sizzling deals for summer, the latest being a deep discount on its annual membership. If you’ve been thinking about joining Walmart+, now would be a great time to give it a try because the membership is currently 50% off for new subscribers.
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That means you can subscribe to Walmart+ at a discounted rate of just $49 for the entire year. This limited deal won’t last long though, it expires on July 13.
Walmart+ typically costs $12.95 per month or $98 for the annual membership and you can cancel anytime via the Walmart+ accounts page or customer care.
What is Walmart+? The retailer’s subscription membership unlocks instant access to loads of benefits including early access to shop Black Friday deals and other mega sales, special pricing and product releases. Walmart+ members also get a ton of freebees.
Walmart+ $49 $98 50% off% OFF
What can you get for free with Walmart+? For starters, the membership includes free shipping with no order minimum, so you won’t have to worry about adding things to your cart that you might not even need just to get free shipping.
The membership also includes free grocery delivery, contact-free checkout with mobile-scan and go, free subscriptions to Paramount+ and ad-free streaming with Pluto TV.
And it doesn’t stop there. Members also get a free six-month subscription to Sirius XM (stream in your car or through the app), up to 70% off Aura digital protection (and a 30-day free trial), 50% off True Network Solutions tech support, $10 off your first three tickets purchased with TodayTix, 70% off ReadingIQ for Kids savings of up to $83.88/year on ABCmouse or Adventure Academy, a year free of Pawp pet care and lots more.
What’s currently on sale at Walmart? The retail giant is offering a bunch of great deals for Walmart+ week, which takes place from July 6-13 and is an alternative to Amazon Prime Day.
Walmart shoppers can save big on clothing starting at $10 and great tech deals like these portable Bluetooth speakers that are on sale for $39. Plus, up to 65% off flash deals and back-to-school supplies starting at less than $5.
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Lifetime is back with another V.C. Andrews adaptation — and this time, it’s with her 1990 book Dawn. The limited series V.C. Andrews’ Dawn will air Saturday (July 8) and will be released in four installments every Saturday evening through July 29.
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If you haven’t read the book, the series will tell the story of Dawn Longchamp (Brec Bassinger) who grows up around humble surroundings with a loving family. After a sudden tragedy occurs, a startling discovery is unfurled causing her life to take an unexpected turn. Now, surrounded by a new family and environment, she has to adjust to a different life filled with dark secrets and betrayal.
Starring alongside Bassinger is Jesse Metcalfe, Khobe Clarke, Donna Mills, Joey McIntyre and Fran Drescher.
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When and How to Stream V.C. Andrews’ Dawn Online
V.C. Andrews’ Dawn will be available to watch on Lifetime Saturday (July 8) at 8 p.m. ET and to stream the day after on Lifetime.com.
If you’re not already signed up for a streaming platform, cable or satellite, you can stream the movie online and for free – depending on which streamer you choose.
Lifetime can also be viewed through other streaming options including Philo, DirectTV Stream, Vidgo and SlingTV. Viewers streaming internationally can use ExpressVPN to access Lifetime, Philo and more.
If you’re shopping for budget-friendly streaming platforms, Philo offers one of the most affordable plans starting at $25/month and a free trial for the first week.
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$25/month after 7 days free
Philo features over 70 channels including Lifetime, MTV, BET, TLC, VH1, CMT, WEtv, A&E, ID, Trvl Channel, OWN, AMC and Comedy Central. The subscription includes unlimited DVR that can be stored for up to a year.
For additional savings, SlingTV is also offering a limited-time deal offering prices as low as $15 for your first month.
Check below to watch the trailer for V.C. Andrews’ Dawn.
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Beach days are basically an essential during the summer, but before you can sprawl out and lounge on the sand, you need to make sure you pack some travel necessities beforehand.
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Spending the day by the water doesn’t just require just a crochet bikini with a towel, you may need some sunscreen, a bucket hat to keep your head cool, a portable speaker and some sips and treats to fill you up. Hand space is limited, though, and the best way to condense everything is through versatile accessories such as a beach cooler with speakers.
Keep your drinks and snacks cool and fresh, and play your favorite songs all at the same time — without having to make an extra trip to the car. Whether you’re throwing a backyard BBQ or just looking to lounge in front of the ocean, a portable cooler with speakers will decrease the amount of things you need to pack no matter where or what you’re doing.
To make sure you find a quality and trendy model to show off, we did the digging and found reviewer-loved styles you won’t want to leave home without.
Keep reading to shop highly reviewed options below.
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Igloo KoolTunes Boombox Cooler
$119.99 $149.99 20% OFF
Igloo is stepping things up with this vibrant cooler featuring two 5-watt built-in speakers that’s Bluetooth compatible and can play up to 10 hours of music on a single charge. Not only that, but it’s currently at the lowest price its been for the past 30 days.
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Sunnylife Beach Cooler Box Sounds
$160
Bring a touch of retro style to your beach setup with Sunnylife’s Beach Cooler. The design can connect with Bluetooth, FM radio, AUX and USB to play your favorite podcasts, audio books, radio shows, songs and more. The model can play up to six hours of audio on a single charge.
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Super Real Rechargeable Speaker Cooler
$89.00
Super Real’s speaker cooler is bringing all the insulation and audio with its colorful yet compact design. Besides speakers for blasting music, it also includes a power bank to charge your phone, allowing you to have your beach dance party and keep your phone fully charged.
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Margaritaville Cooler Bluetooth Speaker
$39.99
Consider this one with Margaritaville vibes. The cooler is packed with insulation to keep your sodas or musician-backed wine nice and chilled. The extra front pocket allows for added storage, while the speakers are built with a bass-pumping punch.
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Kevin Hart‘s July takeover has begun! The actor-comedian is diving into summer with a new stand-up comedy special titled Kevin Hart: Reality Check. The program will be released on Thursday (July 6) through Peacock — and it also happens to be the Me Time star’s 44th birthday.
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If you weren’t able to make it to the actor’s national tour, the new comedy special is based on it, providing you the opportunity to view it from the comfort of your home. Along with the stand-up special, the star will also be releasing season three of his show Hart to Hart, which will also air on Peacock Thursday (July 6).
What can you expect to see during the stand-up show? One hour of an unfiltered and uncensored Hart who’s ready to share all his thoughts on his growing family, fame, relationship with Black Twitter and more.
The show was filmed in front of a sold-out crowd at Resort World in Las Vegas — and from the trailer, it’s clear that no one was off limits from his set.
“LeBron James, a real good friend of mine,” Hart says in the trailer for the stand-up show. “Well, he was. He hasn’t heard this joke yet, we’ll see what happens.”
That’s not all either. Hart just celebrated the release of his latest short story, It Will All Work Out: The Freedom of Letting Go. The Kindle edition dropped on Saturday (July 1) on Amazon, and is already rated a No. 1 bestseller. (Physical editions will be available Aug. 1.)
Keep reading to learn how to watch the comedy special.
How to Watch Kevin Hart: Reality Check
Kevin Hart: Reality Check and season three of Hart to Hart will both be released on Thursday (July 6) exclusively on Peacock, which current subscribers can watch for free.
Not subscribed? If you’re new to the streaming platform, monthly plans start at just $4.99/month for Peacock Premium and $9.99/month for the commercial-free, Premium Plus. If you subscribe to Peacock’s annual plans, you’ll be able to save around 17% off your streaming package.
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Although Peacock ended its free trials, you may be eligible to score a free subscription through Spectrum.
Besides Kevin Hart: Reality Check, you can also catch a variety of Peacock Originals in addition to sports, NBC and Bravo shows such as Based on a True Story, Bupkis, Mrs. Davis, Poker Face, Bel-Air, Poker Face, Yellowstone, The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip, Vanderpump Rules, Queens Court, The Traitors, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Sick and more.
Watch the trailer for Kevin Hart: Reality Check below.
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Shawn Mendes had fans buzzing when he dropped his sultry Tommy Hilfiger campaign earlier this year, and now, Mendes fans and fashion fans alike can score a steep discount on pieces from the collection as part of Tommy Hilfiger’s Fourth of July sale.
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Hilfiger’s “Red, White and Tommy” event gets you 40% off everything on Tommy.com, including men’s and women’s T-shirts, jeans, polos, shoes and accessories. But we spotted pieces from Mendes’ Tommy collection with even bigger discounts, like the varsity jacket the singer sported in the campaign now on sale for 50% off.
Tommy Hilfiger x Shawn Mendes T-shirts, meantime, get a massive 65% discount, taking the price of Mendes’ favorite tees down to just $27 (regularly $80).
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Shawn x Tommy Varsity Jacket
$249.50 $499 50% off% OFF
Tommy Hilfiger is synonymous with All-American style and the collaboration with Mendes offers up some fresh takes on classic pieces. The varsity jacket is a unisex style that was seen on Mendes and also modeled by his sister, Aaliyah, in the campaign. Regularly $499, it’s on sale for 50% off, taking the price down to just $249.50 on Tommy.com (for reference, the varsity jacket is selling for $476 on Asos.com).
The Shawn x Tommy T-shirts, meantime, are available in three colors — navy, green and white — and on sale for just $27 (regularly $79.50). The shirts are available in sizes XS to XXXL and all sizes are still in stock online as of this writing.
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Shawn x Tommy Logo T-shirt
$27.82 $79.50 65% off% OFF
The classic crewneck tee features the words “Hilfiger” and “Shawn Mendes” embroidered on the front in bold, block lettering. Mendes has been an outspoken advocate for environmental issues and sustainability, and worked with the Tommy Hilfiger team to create these T-shirts from an organic cotton jersey blend. The tees are made with 48% Circulose, a material made from discarded textiles, like worn-out jeans and scrap fabric from the production floor.
The $27 price on Tommy.com is the best deal on these T-shirts — they’re $54.99 on Macys.com. Macy’s does have other Shawn x Tommy pieces on sale though, including the jeans and denim trucker jacket from the collection.
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Shawn x Tommy Logo T-Shirt
$27.82 $79.50 65% off% OFF
As for Tommy: while Tommy Hilfiger always has a sale section that you can shop here, the brand’s “Red, White and Tommy” sale only runs through the end of July 12. This is also the first time we’re seeing a discount on the Shawn Mendes collection so we recommend adding your favorite pieces to cart while they’re still in stock. Shop online at Tommy.com and see more Fourth of July sales here.
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CMA Fest made history as the longest-running country music festival when it marked its 50-year anniversary June 8–11. To commemorate this historic event, CMA and Hulu teamed up for a documentary titled CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair, which is airing Wednesday (July 5) on Hulu.
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The 75-minute documentary includes exclusive one-on-one interviews with iconic artists, including Bill Anderson, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Breland, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Shy Carter, Luke Combs, Valierie Ellis Hawkins, Vince Gill, Wynonna Judd, Miranda Lambert, Patty Loveless, Reba McEntire, Mark Miller, Craig Morgan, Lorrie Morgan, Dolly Parton, Carly Pearce, Jeannie Seely, Blake Shelton, Frankie Staton, Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Trisha Yearwood and Chris Young.
You’ll also go back in time to the festival’s historic start as Fan Fair in 1972, then its move to the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in 1982 and then, finally, to downtown Nashville in 2001.
Keep reading to learn how to watch the documentary.
How to Watch CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair
CMA Fest: 50 Years Oof Fan Fair will air exclusively via Hulu on Wednesday (July 5) at no additional charge for subscribers.
If you’re not already subscribed, Hulu offers a free 30-day trial, so you can stream the entire first and second seasons for free. Hulu’s most popular plan is $7.99 a month (or $79.99/year), allowing you to stream thousands of episodes of TV shows and movies like Flamin’ Hot, Love Island UK, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, Jagged Mind, Tiny Beautiful Things, Unprisoned, Only Murders in the Building, The Handmaid’s Tale, Life & Beth, The Dropout, How I Met Your Father and other Hulu exclusives, in addition to network TV and cable shows like Abbott Elementary and The Masked Singer.
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