When higher-level players develop and use their pickleball serve as more of a weapon, the return of serve becomes more important. Learn tactics and drills to improve your return of serve.
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If you're thinking about entering your first pickleball tournament, you've probably wondered: how good are the people I'll be playing against? Am I good enou...
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In pickleball, many new players view the return of serve as a routine task. A thoughtful return sets your team up for control, takes away your opponents' best options, and gives you time to reach the kitchen line.
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Pickleball is often celebrated for its accessibility, and while anyone can play the game, the rapid lateral movements and repetitive overhead motions can pla...
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Dinking, a soft, controlled shot in pickleball, is crucial in shifting the momentum of the game. While many players use dinks to set up a point, they can also be used to reset a point, allowing you and your teammate to regain control.
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Hitting the third shot in pickleball is all about making the right choices on the fly. Players must learn to hit a drop or drive, depending on court positioning, play strategy, and opponents' skill.
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If you want to be competitive with your pickleball game, you must be able to consistently perform a third shot drop to move from a defensive court position to an offensive court position. Learn three keys to mastering the third shot drop.
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For many pickleball players, an ideal Saturday is spent playing pickup games in the park. However, as the sport matures, a new type of player is emerging: th...
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Pickleball tournaments used to be really simple. You'd hear about one at the courts, sign up on a clipboard or by email, and show up Saturday morning. Th...
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For years, the local "social clinic" was the perfect gateway into pickleball. It was informal, approachable, and focused on getting people into the game.
But...
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A let serve in pickleball occurs when a player serves the ball, it touches the net, and it continues to land within the correct service box on the opponent's side. However, players are often divided on whether play continues or the server serves the ball again.
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As with most sports, your feet play a crucial role in pickleball because they create a firm base for the rest of the motion. Here's a look at how to set your feet properly to perform a third a shot drop, and why improper footwork may be costing you points.
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In pickleball open play, many facilities offer an option called ladder play, which allows players of all skill levels to sign up for the same open play sessi...
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After new players are introduced to the game, the first skill they often work on is dinking. This is because dinking is an essential shot to hone to extend rallies and dictate points.
While drilling any skill can yield small improvements in a pickleball game, a more focused, deliberate approach can pay dividends.
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Participating in open play is one of the best ways to get better at pickleball because it is designed to allow players from different skill levels, ages, and...
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There are two types of dinking that every good pickleball player should be able to execute: aggressive and defensive dinking. Aggressive dinks tend to be those that are sent with pace crosscourt, while defensive dinks are sent gently straight forward or down the line.
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