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What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing racket sports in the world. Played with a paddle and a perforated plastic ball, Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis into a unique sport that is both easily accessible and tactically demanding.

The court is smaller than a tennis court – one tennis facility can accommodate four Pickleball courts. In the US, Pickleball already has over 36 million active players. In Germany, the community is growing rapidly – with the DPB as the central driving force.

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Pickleball in Deutschland
Pickleball Court
Pickleball Community
150+
Clubs in Germany
200+
Certified coaches
36M
Players worldwide
2017
DPB founded
Unsere Stärken

Warum Deutscher
Pickleball Bund?

01

Zentrale Autorität

Der DPB ist die einzige übergeordnete Organisation für Pickleball in Deutschland – mit klaren Strukturen, verbindlichen Standards und nationaler Reichweite.

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Erfahrung seit 2017

Über sieben Jahre Erfahrung im Aufbau einer nationalen Sportstruktur. Von den Anfängen bis zur etablierten Organisation mit hunderten Vereinen.

03

Beide Weltverbände

Einziger nationaler Verband mit Mitgliedschaft in der Global Pickleball Federation (GPF) und der World Pickleball Federation (WPF).

04

Professionelle Ausbildung

Über 200 Trainer nach internationalen Standards ausgebildet. Autorisierte Übersetzung des GPF-Regelwerks ins Deutsche.

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Pickleball is a dynamic racket sport combining elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is played on a smaller court with a paddle and a plastic ball. The sport is easy to learn, physically engaging and suitable for all age groups.
The German Pickleball Federation (DPB e.V.) has been driving the structured development of Pickleball in Germany since 2017. The sport has since grown from a handful of clubs to around 150 active clubs nationwide.
Pickleball is played in around 150 clubs throughout Germany. You can find all clubs and playing options near you on the Pickleball Platform (pickleballplatform.org).
Pickleball is one of the most accessible racket sports. The basic rules can be explained in minutes – most beginners can join a rally after just one training session.
Yes – and the DPB actively supports clubs in doing so. Four Pickleball courts fit on a standard tennis court. The DPB advises and accompanies clubs free of charge.

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