How to Deal With Obnoxious, Aggressive, Jerk Players in Rec Pickleball
One of the weirdest things about pickleball is that it can be both incredibly welcoming and weirdly triggering. For a lot of people, rec pickleball is supposed to... Read more.
Why You Should Stop Driving Every Short Return in Pickleball
If you watch enough pickleball, you start hearing the same advice over and over: attack short balls. And to be fair, that advice exists for a reason. A short return... Read more.
Why Rec Players Need a Higher Ready Position Than the Pros
If you watch enough pro pickleball, you start noticing something that feels a little strange at first: a lot of top players keep their paddle surprisingly low at... Read more.
The Complete Guide to Hitting Consistent Slice Dinks in Pickleball
If you watch strong rec players or pros at the kitchen, one thing becomes obvious fast: not every dink is hit the same way. Some dinks are rolled with topspin. Some... Read more.
Stop Missing Your Serves Long in Pickleball
If you’ve been playing pickleball for a while and your serve keeps sailing long, this guide is for you. Our friends and coaching partners at RacketPro recently... Read more.
When Not to Force Pickleball (And Let Your Body Recover)
Rec players are weirdly good at this. You wake up feeling off, your knee is barking, your throat is scratchy, your lower back feels “not great,” and somehow... Read more.
Elongated vs. Hybrid Pickleball Paddles: Which Shape Actually Fits Your Game?
Elongated paddles offer more reach and power but are less forgiving. Hybrid paddles provide better control, a larger sweet spot, and faster hand speed—making them... Read more.
Why One Bad Point Shouldn’t Change Your Pickleball Strategy
There’s a moment almost every pickleball player has experienced. You’re in a dink rally. You see a ball that looks just high enough. You go for it—speed it... Read more.
How to Anticipate Lobs in Pickleball Before They Burn You
Most advice on defending the lob is too late to be really useful. It usually starts after the ball is already over your head: turn, run, don’t backpedal, call... Read more.
3 Smart Pickleball Doubles Strategies That Give Shorter Players a Real Advantage
Height seems like an advantage in pickleball. Taller players reach farther.They can attack higher balls.They cover more court without moving. So if you’re... Read more.