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Like many, my love affair with Pickleball started innocently enough. A friend of mine kept trying to get me to play; I resisted for months. Finally one day after hemming and hawing about the weird name and the fact that I heard “it’s the fastest growing sport in North...

Despite its popular image as a highly social sport and one that is "easier on the body", pickleball can actualy be a fast-paced and competitive sport and demands substantial physical prowess. Beyond that, like in any other competitive sport, the mental aspect plays a...

Pickleball, a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, has been gaining tremendous popularity in recent years. With its easy-to-learn rules, low equipment costs, and suitability for players of all ages and skill levels, pickleball...

Pickleball has gained immense popularity in recent years, captivating players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, there's always room for growth and improvement in this exciting sport. To enhance your skills and take your...

In the fast-paced world of pickleball, mastering your swing is essential to gaining a competitive edge. One often overlooked yet vital aspect of an effective swing is understanding and harnessing the power of the kinetic chain. By utilizing the body's natural...

Pickleball games can last anywhere from a few minutes to 45 minutes or more depending on the format chosen for the game and the skill level of the players. For example, a game scored with rally scoring which is when each point is counted will usually be shorter than a...

Quite possibly the most notorious mistake I see out on the recreational courts, and for those players that just can't quite seem to get their game to improve, can be summed up in two words… late response. I see this mistake showing up in three major ways. I'm going to...

There's one major thing standing between you and the level of play that you aspire to. Most players that are feeling stuck and like they're not getting anywhere with their game are simply not aware of it. These players express frustration because although they feel...

There's a lot of things that 5.0 players do well that separate them from the pack. There's a select few of these skills that make up a huge chunk of the difference as compared to others. We’re going to cover five core skills that you'll find in every advanced player's...

Whether you're curious about this game you've heard of called pickleball and are interested in jumping in on the fun or you want a resource to help someone you know get started, you're in the right place. This is the definitive “How To Play Pickleball Guide”. We'll...

If you're an intermediate player looking to break into those upper echelon levels then you need to ramp up your skills. You need to do this all while keeping an eye on what's working in the modern game and where things are headed. Here's my list of the top 10 things...

When I was invited to share the story of how I became involved in pickleball as a player, a coach and someone who has a pickleball business, I jumped at the chance. I've faced some significant health challenges for most of my adult life and I saw it as an opportunity...

Knowing the rules is crucial for pickleball beginners so that they can avoid faults and become better players. So, what are faults in pickleball and how can you avoid them? Pickleball, like any set of rule, has a governing body that puts out the rules of the game. In...

As much as power is coming more and more into the game of pickleball, dinking is still and will likely always be an important part of the game for the simple reason that when all four players are up at the non-volley zone line, a dink is often strategically a wise...

We’re going to dive into three big constraints that are holding many players back from becoming the player they want to be. The good news is that these things can be addressed, and fixes can be implemented right away. The bad news is that most aren't even aware...

It seems that most players want to play with other players who are deemed to be at an equal level or at a higher level of play than they are. It's fun. We'll be super engaged because we'll feel challenged. If we win, we get bragging rights and if we lose it might suck...

Sometimes you’re up at the line and either you or you partner accidentally sends a popped up ball over to your opponents that puts you in quite a tough situation on the very next shot that’s coming back. We’re specifically talking about the instance when it’s quite a...

What sport is pickleball most similar to? Pickleball is a combination of three sports: tennis, badminton, and ping pong (table tennis). It is played on a badminton sized court with an approximate tennis height net (2 inches lower) and what can be thought of as an...

We're going to talk about the number one way to get better at pickleball fast. It may be something you've heard before but I'm going to break down how I do it and how some of the best players I know do it that’s different. This difference is what sky rockets the...