Does Changing Pickleballs Actually Affect Your Game?
Short answer: yes — but probably not in the way you think. Most rec players assume a different pickleball will instantly make them play worse (or better). The... Read more.
Inside USA Pickleball’s 2026 Rule Updates
Every January, the new USA Pickleball rulebook drops… and so do the debates. The 2026 update isn’t a radical overhaul, but it does tighten up several gray areas... Read more.
What to Work On When You’re Mentally Ready but Physically Not
January is a strange month for pickleball. Mentally, you’re ready. You’ve got clarity, motivation, and that “new year, let’s do this” energy. You want... Read more.
“Don’t run through your shot!” …so why do better players do it?
If you’ve been coached at all, you’ve probably heard some version of: “Set your feet,” “stay balanced,” “don’t run through contact.” And that advice... Read more.
The Backhand Carve Dink: Advanced, Tricky — and Worth Having
Let’s be upfront: the backhand carve dink is not an easy shot. It’s not something you add in your first few months, and it’s absolutely not a replacement for... Read more.
Our Pickleball Resolutions That Might Actually Stick (And Why)
Every January, pickleball players quietly make the same promises. I’ll drill more.I’ll stop speeding up so much.I’ll finally fix my backhand. And by mid-February…... Read more.
How to Ease Back Into Pickleball After the Holidays
Coming back to pickleball after a holiday break is weird. Not dramatic-injury weird. Not “I forgot how to play” weird. More like… everything feels half a beat... Read more.
Your Pickleball Horoscope for 2026
The astrology is real. The pickleball insights might hit a little too close to home. Let’s set expectations correctly. This horoscope won’t magically fix your... Read more.
How Competitive Should Rec Pickleball Be?
There’s a moment many recreational pickleball players eventually reach. You’re playing regularly. You know the faces. You win more games than you lose. You’re... Read more.
Will Skipping Pickleball Over the Holidays Hurt Your Game?
What sports science says about 1 week, 2 weeks, and “uh-oh, it’s been a month” If you’ve taken a few days off for Christmas, travel, family chaos, or the... Read more.