Like many sports, once you get past the rules and learn how to work the equipment properly, the most important part of improving your game is what goes on between your ears. Pickleball is no different! This game may seem simple and easy to play, but advancing your skills takes a strong strategy and mindset.
The 3rd shot drop is a difficult shot to get really good at, but it’s probably the most important shot you can put in your arsenal if you want to win more pickleball matches.
Just how many pickleball shots would you say you have in your arsenal right now? Your answer might be “Zero.” if you’re brand new to the game. Or if you’ve been playing for several years, your answer might be, “geez, I don’t know. 30?”
In pickleball, position matters almost as much as your skill with the paddle. When you’re out of position, you risk off-balance shots, giving your opponent too much room to attack.
However, if you have been playing for a while you know there is a lot of strategy to the game. Kind of like chess… your move (or shot in pickleball) determines your opponents next move and their move then determines what you can you.
Can you take a guess who the first overall pick was? Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, JW Johnson… who do you think?
Younger players are quickly becoming the fastest-growing demographic amongst new pickleball players, and companies are starting to offer special gear just for kids and families!
This article discusses backspin, including what it is, how it can give you a great advantage in pickleball, and, most importantly, how to do it.
This article discusses topspin, including what it is, how it can give you a great advantage in pickleball, and, most importantly, how to do it.
If you’re seeing all your friends get sponsors, or all of these new partnerships come into play, then you probably know it is all run on contracts – sports contracts, to be exact.
On behalf of more than five million pickleball players in the United States, we are asking for Pickleball's inclusion as a Demonstration Sport in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
This versatility makes it more accessible to children, old folks and everyone in between. Here are five reasons why pickleball has been a success among all age groups.
However, what most people don’t get right is that these pros aren’t necessarily hitting the ball harder; they’re using a better technique to add speed to their serve.
As you shop for pickleball socks, it’s important not to just grab any socks you see in the store. We’ve put together a list of important sock characteristics and features that you should consider when purchasing new socks that you intend to wear while playing pickleball.
It was quite the weekend for the Johnson Family. Between the siblings, JW Johnson and Jorja Johnson, they appeared in 5/5 Gold Medal Matches and took Gold in 4/5.
If you’ve been following pickleball, you know the names Anna Leigh Waters & Ben Johns. If you’re new around here, you’ll be seeing these names a lot. They completely dominated all year and didn’t slow down this weekend in Orlando.
Mistakes happen in life, but when mistakes happen on a pickleball court, they can cost you the match. This article discusses five common pickleball mistakes and how to correct them.
The same applies to pickleball—popping the ball up is a common mistake many new players make. Fortunately, there are several quick tips that you can use to stop popping the ball up. Here's what you need to know.
The words “easy” and “backhand” rarely go together because, for many pickleball players, the backhand is a challenging shot and one they like to avoid at all costs–even sometimes running all the way around a ball for a forehand shot instead.
If you want to win more pickleball matches, you must learn how to bring your A-game every match. Today’s article shares eight pickleball tips to be more consistent with our play.
