Should You Be Drilling Every Week? What Intermediate Players Really Need to Know
Every pickleball player hits a point where they stop improving through open play alone.You show up, play for hours, get good rallies—but the same mistakes linger.... Read more.
Why the First Five Shots Decide Most Pickleball Games
Here’s a stat that’s been floating around — and while it’s general, it lines up eerily well with what we all see on the courts: At roughly the 4.0 level,... Read more.
Open Play Survival Guide: How to Thrive with New Pickleball Partners
Our own Paul recently talked about this on Instagram — that tricky art of playing with a total stranger in open play — and he made some great points. Because... Read more.
The Real Reason You Miss — and How to Fix It for Good
Every rec player knows the feeling: you’re rallying well, your rhythm feels good, and then — thunk — an easy dink dies in the net. Next rally? You overcorrect... Read more.
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.