Why Fun Makes You Play Better Pickleball
Last week, I played a rec game where one player looked like he was grinding through a tax audit. No smile, no laughter — just clenched jaw, laser eyes, and muttered... Read more.
Why More Players Are Opening Up Their Serve
Let’s be honest — pickleball stances have become the new paddle debate. Closed vs. open. Step vs. no step. One looks powerful, the other looks relaxed, and both... Read more.
The Most Underrated High-Percentage Shot in Pickleball Doubles
Ask ten rec players what their go-to shot is, and you’ll hear drives, lobs, and Ernes. But the quiet MVP of high-percentage pickleball isn’t flashy—it’s... Read more.
How Smart Players Create and Convert Green-Light Opportunities
You’ve seen it happen a hundred times. You’re dinking patiently, your opponent floats one up… and you swing big — only to send the ball sailing long. Meanwhile,... Read more.
How to Play Pickleball with Your Wife (and Stay Married)
Let me start by saying this: I love pickleball. But I also love peace. And the two aren’t always compatible — especially when you play with your significant... Read more.
How Cold Is Too Cold For Pickleball?
Pickleball in winter can be a thrilling adventure. The crisp air, the thrill of keeping warm while running around the court—there’s a lot to love about cold-weather... Read more.
How Smart Pickleball Players Steal Matches Without Playing Their Best
Every pickleball player has been there. You show up to the courts, feeling off from the first serve. Your drops are floating, your volleys pop up, your partner’s... Read more.
Why Pros Keep the Paddle Tip Down — and How You Can Weaponize It
You’ve seen it at the kitchen: a pro holds the paddle with the tip pointed down, then—without warning—rolls a ball that climbs over the net and dives into... Read more.
The 60/40 Rule: Why Every Rec Game Needs a Learning Focus
It’s Monday night. You’ve had a long day, you show up at the courts, and within ten minutes you’re muttering, “Why am I missing everything I normally hit?”... Read more.
Beyond the Basics: How to Master Pickleball Stances Like a Pro
I’ll be honest — for years I treated footwork as background noise. I knew what “open stance” and “closed stance” meant, but I wasn’t really thinking... Read more.