At some point, almost every improving pickleball player has this moment: You stop trying to end points…and start trying to…
Browsing: Beginner Play
We recently listened to Collin Johns share a simple but overlooked idea about playing at the kitchen. And here it…
You know that moment at the kitchen when a ball comes in a little low… and your brain goes, “I…
Down the line = hit the back of the ball. Crosscourt = hit the outside edge. That advice is surprisingly…
If you’ve ever caught yourself glued to the baseline in pickleball—driving everything and avoiding the net—you’re not broken. You’re not…
If you’ve been playing pickleball long enough to feel mostly comfortable, you’ve probably noticed a pattern. Your forehand feels reliable.Your…
One of the hardest decisions in pickleball happens in a split second at the kitchen:Do I speed this ball up……
You know the one. Your partner sets up the point, the ball floats in, and your brain goes, “Finally—free point.”…
Pickleball has a rule of thumb that’s mostly right… until it isn’t: “get to the kitchen and stay there.” At…
Rated open play sounds simple: show up, play people your level, learn where you stand. In reality, it’s one of…