What is the best warm-up before a pickleball match?

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  1. Stretching cold muscles only
  2. Easy aerobic movement, like light jogging
  3. No warm-up, just start playing

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References

  1. AAOS OrthoInfo: Warm Up, Cool Down and Be Flexible www.orthoinfo.org/staying-healthy/warm-up-cool-down-and-be-flexible Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. Mayo Clinic: Aerobic exercise, how to warm up and cool down www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20045517 Checked 2026-10-12.

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