How to Handle Lob Serves Without Freaking Out
You’re standing at the baseline, ready to rip your return… and then it happens: a high, floaty lob serve drops out of the sky like a balloon with bad intent... Read more.
Training for the Jump from Rec to Tournament Play
You dominate in rec—smooth drops, sharp dinks, and lightning-fast hands at the kitchen. But come tournament day? You’re late on everything, missing rese... Read more.
How to Aim Your Shots in Pickleball (The Right Way)
Let’s be honest, pickleball gets frustrating fast when you know what shot you want to hit… and then the ball sails wide, clips the net, or lands somewhe... Read more.
How to Defend Shots at Your Feet
If you’ve played long enough, you know the feeling: you work your way up to the kitchen line, your opponent smacks a ball right at your feet, and suddenly—p... Read more.
Should You Rush the Kitchen Line? Here’s the Truth
Let’s settle this once and for all: when do you get to the kitchen line? Ask 10 players, you’ll get 12 opinions. Some say sprint there no matter what. Other... Read more.
Inside-Out vs. Inside-In Shots in Pickleball
If you’ve played pickleball long enough, you’ve probably heard someone mention “inside-out” or “inside-in” shots—usually right after your oppo... Read more.
Is Switching Pickleball Paddles Too Often Hurting Your Game?
If you’ve spent any time on your local pickleball courts or scrolling Reddit threads, you’ve probably seen it: paddle chasers. You know, those players who s... Read more.
Couples Who Dink Together: Do They Stay Together?
There’s nothing more adorable than a couple in matching pickleball outfits—unless, of course, you watched them 10 minutes ago at court 3 arguing over who mi... Read more.
How Hard to Hit Every Pickleball Shot (Power Table Inside)
There’s a trend in pickleball right now—everyone wants to hit harder. Power paddles, banger drills, “big drive” tutorials. And sure, crushing a ball fee... Read more.
The Sky Lob: Your Go-To Move When You’re in Trouble
There’s a moment in every pickleball game when you’re scrambling. You’re deep in the court, off-balance, and your opponents are parked at the kitc... Read more.