The very first thing you will need to become a pro pickleball player is a skill, so make sure you got that. Then get yourself rated by either UPTPR or DUPR. Pickleball player rating shows how skilled the player is. For this, obviously, you will have to show them the skill set you got. And then they will rate you on a scale of 1 – 6. After you get a good rating, which shouldn’t be less than 4, you can register for tournaments. It is always wise to start from the school tournaments. If possible, attend the camps organized by professional pickleball players where you will get a lot to learn. Keep playing tournaments and keep performing better, which will help you climb the ladder fast. Once you gain enough experience and a good rating, then you can apply for APP or PPA, which will slowly make you a pro pickleball player.