The Weirdest Pickleball Gear Myths We All Believed Once
If you’ve played pickleball long enough, you’ve probably heard (or believed) at least one gear myth. Not the silly, obvious ones like “duct tape makes your... Read more.
Lob City: How Anna Bright and Vegas Put Lobs Back on the Map in Pickleball
For years, the lob was the butt of jokes in pickleball. At open play, it was the move everyone groaned at: “Oh, that guy lobs all the time,” followed by an easy... Read more.
Is Serving First a Mistake? The Analytics Behind Pickleball Serve Order
Picture this: you’ve just finished warmups at your local league night. The coin (or paddle spin) decides possession, and the ref asks: “Serve or side?” Your... Read more.
Smart Post-Pickleball Recovery Hacks You Haven’t Tried
You’ve just stepped off the court after two hours of rec play. Your shirt is soaked, your legs are heavy, and your friends are already talking about the next game.... Read more.
Why Pros Talk to Themselves Out Loud (And How You Can Too)
If you’ve ever watched a pro pickleball match, you’ve probably noticed something odd: players muttering to themselves after a point, sometimes even talking loud... Read more.
The Three Dinks Every Pickleball Player Must Learn
If you’ve played pickleball long enough, you already know the dink isn’t “just a dink.” It’s not a mindless tap over the net. At higher levels, the dink... Read more.
How Long Until Pickleball Makes You Athletic?
When I first picked up a paddle, I wasn’t thinking about fitness. I just wanted to keep the ball in play, laugh with friends, and maybe win a point or two. But... Read more.
When to Attack and When to Reset From Midcourt
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen it; and done it myself. You chase down a shallow return, land in midcourt, and think, “Perfect, here’s my chance... Read more.
Jorja Johnson, Tyra Black Beat No. 1 Waters/Bright at PPA Las Vegas
This weekend’s Walgreens Open on the Las Vegas Strip was already buzzing when the women’s doubles semifinals took the court. On one side stood Anna Leigh Waters... Read more.
The Hidden 2%: Why Most Players Never Unlock Their Paddle’s Full Potential
We recently published an article on how many players overpay for pickleball paddles — dropping $280 or more for gains that are often microscopic. But let’s flip... Read more.