The No-Bullshit Guide To Leveling Up On The Pickleball Court
To break a pickleball plateau, stop relying on open play alone. Use small-group coaching, focused drills, stronger practice partners and paused competitive games... Read more.
Stop Avoiding the Down-the-Line Dink
Use a down-the-line dink when you’re balanced and can pressure your opponent, not just change direction. Aim inside the sideline toward the outside foot rather... Read more.
Anger Is Making You Play Worse Pickleball—Even When It Feels Like You’re Competing Harder
Anger hurts pickleball performance by increasing tension, rushing decisions, and encouraging low-percentage shots. To reset, identify whether the error came from... Read more.
Where to Aim Your Backhand Flick Based on the Opponent’s Paddle Position
Aim a pickleball backhand flick based on the opponent’s ready position. If they sit backhand, target the outside forehand side. If they sit forehand, attack across... Read more.
Over 50 and Hurting After Pickleball? Don’t Blame Your Age Yet
Pickleball pain after 50 is not always caused by aging. It often reflects excessive playing volume, reduced strength, limited recovery, or a sudden increase in activity.... Read more.
3 Kitchen Counters That Can Save You From Almost Any Speed-Up
Three pickleball kitchen counters handle most speed-ups: use a soft backhand reset for balls outside your backhand, a compact backhand punch for body attacks, and... Read more.
Is Pickleball Healthier Than Tennis? The Answer Is More Interesting Than You Think
Pickleball is generally less intense than tennis, but it may be easier to play consistently, especially for older adults. Tennis usually delivers a stronger cardiovascular... Read more.
How to Attack Down the Line With Your Backhand in Pickleball Doubles
A backhand attack down the line in pickleball can be a drive from the baseline or a speed-up at the kitchen. The shot works best when an opponent cheats toward the... Read more.
How to Release the Ball for a More Consistent Pickleball Serve
A consistent pickleball serve starts with a consistent ball release. Whether you use a volley serve or a drop serve, releasing the ball into the same contact window... Read more.
The Best 5-Minute Pickleball Warm-Up (And Why Most Players Get It Wrong)
A good 5-minute pickleball warm-up should include crosscourt dinks, volleys, transition resets, third-shot drops, drives, serves, and returns. Start with touch shots,... Read more.