“Don’t Watch Your Shot” in Pickleball: What It Actually Means
This is one of those pickleball phrases that gets repeated all the time and explained poorly. A beginner hits a decent shot, pauses for half a second to see if it... Read more.
What to Do When a Net Cord Drops in Pickleball (Nobody Talks About This)
There’s a moment in pickleball that everyone experiences… but almost nobody actually talks about. Your opponent hits a ball that clips the net cord. Instead... Read more.
How Hard Should You Play the First Game in Open Play?
A buddy of mine asked me this recently after an awkward night at the park. He and his regular partner are solid 3.5s. Competitive. They care about improving. But... Read more.
Tournament Nerves in Pickleball: How Pros Calm Down Before Big Points
We’ve written before about tournament jitters in pickleball—that strange mix of excitement and panic that shows up right before your first match. It happens... Read more.
No Warm-Up Before Pickleball? Here’s How Experienced Players Handle It
It happens more often than most recreational players admit. You arrive at the courts late.The courts are full.Your friends are already halfway through a game and... Read more.
How to Return Crazy Spin Serves in Pickleball (Without Feeling Helpless)
If you play enough rec pickleball, you eventually meet that server. The one whose ball hits the box… kicks left… then somehow teleports into your chest. And... Read more.
How High Can You Really Get in Pickleball Without Drilling?
Let’s start with the uncomfortable truth. Most recreational pickleball players don’t dislike improving. They dislike drilling. They don’t want to stand crosscourt... Read more.
How to Get to the Kitchen Safely (Video)
Getting from the baseline to the kitchen safely is one of the most important skills in doubles pickleball — right after the serve and return. Most rec players... Read more.
How to Play Sharp on Back-to-Back Pickleball Days
There’s a specific kind of frustration that happens on Day 2. You didn’t get injured yesterday.You’re not dramatically sore.But something feels… slightly... Read more.
Stop Hitting Your Dinks at Ankle Height
One of the most common beginner mistakes in pickleball isn’t about grip, paddle, or even strategy. It’s when you hit the ball. Specifically: hitting your dinks... Read more.