The Skill That Unlocks 3.5–4.0: Balancing Drives and Dinks
Walk into any open play and you’ll hear it: “He just bangs everything.” or “She refuses to dink.” Beneath the chatter lies a bigger issue for intermediates... Read more.
Serving Into Weakness: How to Spot Clues and Set Up the Next Ball
Walk onto any rec court and you’ll hear the same complaints: “He only bangs.” “She dinks everything short.” “They can’t handle lobs.” But here’s... Read more.
What to Do When Doubles Partners Disagree on a Line Call
There’s nothing more awkward in doubles than when your partner yells “out!” and you see the ball land “in.” At that moment, you’re both convinced you’re... Read more.
How Intermediates Can Upgrade Their Punch Volley
You already “know” the punch volley: compact swing, paddle out front, no backswing. But if you’re an early-intermediate to intermediate player, the real unlock... Read more.
The No-Fuss Guide to Hitting a Backhand Third Shot Drop (in Just 3 Steps)
Most players groan when the ball lands on their backhand side after a serve. The forehand third shot drop feels manageable, but the backhand? That’s where rallies... Read more.
How to Remove Ball Marks & Stains from Your Pickleball Paddle
Here’s the annoying truth about those gray-green smears on your paddle face: they’re not “character,” they’re ball residue. Over time, that plastic dust... Read more.
5 Best Pickleball Ball Hoppers and Pickup Tools for Easier Practice
Pickleball Union earns a commission on purchases made through links in this article, at no extra cost to you. Our reviews are editorially independent – brands... Read more.
Sick of Hitting Your Block Volleys Into the Net? Read This.
You’re in a hands battle, you do the “right thing” and try to block… thud. Net. Again. Most netted blocks come from the same small handful of mistakes—and... Read more.
Why Splitting the Court 50/50 Doesn’t Work in Pickleball Doubles
If you’ve been playing doubles for even a few weeks, you’ve probably heard it: “Split the court. Cover your half. Meet in the middle.” It’s a tidy bit... Read more.
3 Transition Zone Skills That Separate 3.0 from 4.0
If there’s one area of the court that eats players alive, it’s the transition zone—that dreaded space between the baseline and the kitchen. At the 3.0–3.5... Read more.