Beginning pickleball players only care about one thing: hitting the ball in bounds. As we progress, we want to do more and more with our game, and we want to score more often. Maybe we even start practicing shots.
Moving with your partner is a crucial part of pickleball. The old adage “Down the middle solves the riddle” is popular because it is true. Creating a gap between players and then exploiting the gap is one of the best ways to win a point.
One of the most panic-inducing moments in pickleball occurs when you see a lob floating overhead and out of reach.
The MLB World Series begins tonight between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers (as opposed to the MLP’s Drive and Ranchers). In honor of the October Classic, we’re dusting off a baseball-themed tip to help your serve.
For those of us who are visual learners, here is a series of graphics to visualize optimal court coverage.
You’ve heard it a million times: “Partners should move like they’re connected with a string.” Well, here you can see why that is important.
In pickleball, both blocking and counterattacking are strategies typically used when you are playing at or near the Kitchen line, and your opponents are hitting a hard shot at you. However, they differ in their execution and intent.
By now you should know the slinky drill is the best use of time before a match. It helps you lock in your drops at different depths in the court.
When you hit a third shot drop, do you know it’s good as soon as it leaves your paddle?
If you’re like most of us, you probably need a little feedback from your opponent to know it’s safe to come forward.
A recent trip out to the court with some beginners reminded me of an easy tip to improve your game: keep the ball in front.
Everybody loves ripping a powerful serve at their opponents. It's your chance to start the point and dictate the pace.
Generating power in pickleball is all about managing space — specifically, the space between you and the ball. Ideally, you want the ball to be at arm’s length to maximize your power.
The decision to hit the ball out of the air vs off the bounce is a core tenant of pickleball. Forcing the opponent to make the wrong decision is one of the quickest ways to win a point.
We covered the three states of pickleball in our last blog post. Now, let's go over how to react in these scenarios.
Knowing who controls the point dictates how you should prepare for your next shot. A transition from defense to offense can happen in a split second. Below are the three states of pickleball.
Here are the examples to identify if you’re on offense, defense, or in a neutral state.
So here’s the thing. Even the most experienced pickleballers forget the score. I think we’ve all experienced a fun game turn contentious:
“No no, you’re on the 2".
“We got one. It’s 6-4, not 6-3”
It happens to all of us, so here are a couple of tips to prevent you from seeming like a newbie on the court
