As you progress in your pickleball play, deception can become an essential part of a winning strategy. When used properly, it can throw your opponents off balance with unexpected shots and keep them guessing as to what you'll do next.

Going up against a banger (someone who hits everything hard) in pickleball can be extremely frustrating. Their game seems to lack any form of strategy, and they constantly keep you on your heels with every shot. Yet, somehow they win.

If you’re just getting started or you’ve been playing pickleball for a little while, it’s essential to know the fundamentals inside and out.

Today’s article discusses five different (and legal) serves you can learn to use in your pickleball matches that will drive your opponents absolutely crazy.

Is there something that we can add to our game that we’re currently not doing which can assist us in getting to the next level? The short answer is yes. The long answer is precisely what the rest of this article is about. Let’s get to it.

Serves are one of the most important areas you can work on if you want to get really good at pickleball. Making mistakes on serves can be very costly. 

Once you reach a certain level in pickleball, you become less focused on the way you hit the ball or the individual shots themselves, and instead, you begin to focus on the strategy of the game. Instead of checkers, pickleball becomes a game of chess. 

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.

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.

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.

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.