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Being one of our local pickleball ambassadors, I often play with new players and introduce them to the game. At…
A lob is a high-arcing shot, executed with a follow through that sends the ball soaring over your opponents’ head,…
Both UTPR and WPR serve vital roles in the pickleball community, catering to different aspects of the sport. While UTPR…
​The Global Official Pickleball Rating (GOPR) system has evolved into the Visually Assessed International Rating (VAIR), offering players a more…
A drop shot is a soft shot, often executed with a backhand or forehand, that arcs over the net and…
The Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) system has rapidly gained global acceptance in the pickleball community. This rating system offers…
The World Pickleball Rating (WPR) is a specialized system designed to accurately assess the skill levels of pickleball players. It’s…
The International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) rating system is a structured framework designed to assess and categorize pickleball players’…
The USA Pickleball Tournament Player Ratings (UTPR) system is a cornerstone in the competitive landscape of pickleball, offering a standardized…










