“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.
Are You Actually Absorbing Pace — or Just Blocking?
In pickleball, pace has a way of exposing us. When an opponent drives the ball hard or speeds up at the kitchen, most rec players fall into one of two habits: Sometimes... Read more.
When No One Wants to Play With You Because “You’re Not Good Enough”
What to Do, What Not to Do, and How to Handle It Without Losing Confidence This is one of the most uncomfortable moments in pickleball. You show up excited to play.You... Read more.
What People Really Think of Lifetime’s A Pickleball Christmas
If you’re a pickleball player and you’ve seen A Pickleball Christmas pop up on your screen, you probably had the same reaction most of us did: “Wait… there’s... Read more.