Do Power Pickleball Paddles Really Cost More Than Control Paddles?
Power pickleball paddles do not always cost more than control paddles. Price usually reflects construction, materials, brand positioning, and demand. Sweet-spot... Read more.
We Asked Pickleball Players What’s Keeping Them Stuck. Their Answers Weren’t What We Expected.
Every pickleball player has an opinion about what it takes to improve. Watch more YouTube videos.Buy a better paddle.Practice your third-shot drop.Play more games.... Read more.
The 3 Ways to Create Topspin—Ranked From Worst to Best
The most consistent way to create topspin in pickleball is to use a low-to-high swing path, starting the paddle below the ball and finishing near the shoulder. Keep... Read more.
The 5-Part Formula for Beating Better Pickleball Opponents
To win more pickleball games, keep soft shots below the opponent’s attack zone, use controlled third-shot drives, reset from midcourt, return deep through the... Read more.
Can’t Remember the Score? Try These 5 Pickleball Memory Hacks That Actually Work
To remember the pickleball score, connect it to something meaningful: the previous rally, your court position, a pre-serve routine, the game’s momentum, or the... Read more.
The 3-Ball Dink Pattern That Stops Opponents From Targeting You
If you’re being targeted in crosscourt dink rallies, don’t keep hitting to the same spot. Instead, use a simple three-ball pattern: outside foot, outside... Read more.
The No-Bullshit Guide To Leveling Up On The Pickleball Court
To break a pickleball plateau, stop relying on open play alone. Use small-group coaching, focused drills, stronger practice partners and paused competitive games... Read more.
Stop Avoiding the Down-the-Line Dink
Use a down-the-line dink when you’re balanced and can pressure your opponent, not just change direction. Aim inside the sideline toward the outside foot rather... Read more.
Anger Is Making You Play Worse Pickleball—Even When It Feels Like You’re Competing Harder
Anger hurts pickleball performance by increasing tension, rushing decisions, and encouraging low-percentage shots. To reset, identify whether the error came from... Read more.
Where to Aim Your Backhand Flick Based on the Opponent’s Paddle Position
Aim a pickleball backhand flick based on the opponent’s ready position. If they sit backhand, target the outside forehand side. If they sit forehand, attack across... Read more.