The Complete Guide to Hitting Consistent Slice Dinks in Pickleball
If you watch strong rec players or pros at the kitchen, one thing becomes obvious fast: not every dink is hit the same way. Some dinks are rolled with topspin. Some... Read more.
Stop Missing Your Serves Long in Pickleball
If you’ve been playing pickleball for a while and your serve keeps sailing long, this guide is for you. Our friends and coaching partners at RacketPro recently... Read more.
When Not to Force Pickleball (And Let Your Body Recover)
Rec players are weirdly good at this. You wake up feeling off, your knee is barking, your throat is scratchy, your lower back feels “not great,” and somehow... Read more.
Elongated vs. Hybrid Pickleball Paddles: Which Shape Actually Fits Your Game?
Elongated paddles offer more reach and power but are less forgiving. Hybrid paddles provide better control, a larger sweet spot, and faster hand speed—making them... Read more.
Why One Bad Point Shouldn’t Change Your Pickleball Strategy
There’s a moment almost every pickleball player has experienced. You’re in a dink rally. You see a ball that looks just high enough. You go for it—speed it... Read more.
How to Anticipate Lobs in Pickleball Before They Burn You
Most advice on defending the lob is too late to be really useful. It usually starts after the ball is already over your head: turn, run, don’t backpedal, call... Read more.
3 Smart Pickleball Doubles Strategies That Give Shorter Players a Real Advantage
Height seems like an advantage in pickleball. Taller players reach farther.They can attack higher balls.They cover more court without moving. So if you’re... Read more.
Paddle Taps in Pickleball: Are They Still In… or Are Players Starting to Skip Them?
Walk onto almost any pickleball court and you’ll see it within the first few rallies. A quick paddle tap between partners after a nice shot.A reassuring tap after... Read more.
What Level Is Your Pickleball Forehand Drive?
One of the easiest ways to tell a rec pickleball player’s skill level is by watching their forehand drive. Some players muscle the ball with their arm. Others... Read more.
Fix Your Crosscourt Dinks: The Elbow Movement Most Players Miss
Crosscourt dinking is one of the most important skills in pickleball. It’s the foundation of controlled kitchen exchanges, and it’s often where points are won... Read more.