Should You Stick With Your Pickleball Coach—or Find a New One?
A good pickleball coach should identify the real cause of your mistakes, explain the fix clearly, give you specific drills, and help those changes transfer into... Read more.
Why You Keep Missing the Middle Ball in Pickleball and How to Fix It
In pickleball, middle-ball misses usually come from late preparation, poor spacing, oversized swings, or unclear partner responsibility—not slow reflexes. Face... Read more.
The Secret to High-Percentage Aggressive Pickleball
Aggressive pickleball is about creating the right ball, not forcing the attack. Look for good spacing, forward balance, enough time, and a vulnerable target. Smart... Read more.
The “Pickleball Tax”: Do You Really Need Pickleball-Specific Gear?
Pickleball Union earns a commission on purchases made through links in this article, at no extra cost to you. Our reviews are editorially independent – brands... Read more.
The Opposite-Side Speed-Up: Does Anna Leigh Waters’ Pickleball Trick Really Work?
In pickleball doubles, don’t automatically speed the ball up where the dink came from. Read how the dink shifted the defense, then attack the exposed hip, seam,... Read more.
10 Underrated Ways To Improve At Pickleball
You can improve at pickleball without changing your technique. Focus on higher-quality reps, stronger opponents, purposeful drilling, filming yourself, pressure... Read more.
Why You Play Worse in Pickleball Tournaments—and How to Close the Gap
Pickleball tournament performance often drops because pressure changes mechanics, shot selection, and decision-making. To close the gap, practice under realistic... Read more.
What Pickleball Does for Your Body and Mind—and How to Get the Most From It
Pickleball can support fitness, mental well-being, social connection, and healthy aging, especially for adults over 50. Research links regular play with more moderate-to-vigorous... Read more.
You Don’t Need 6.0 Shots to Start Playing More Like a 6.0
Elite pickleball players don’t just hit better shots—they get ready earlier, move with the ball, stay loose under pressure, and choose higher-percentage options.... Read more.
Stop Targeting the Weaker Player—There’s Usually a Better Option
In pickleball doubles, the best target isn’t always the weaker player. Look for the opponent who’s moving, off balance, recovering, or caught in transition.... Read more.