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Four Tips to Hitting the Perfect Pickleball Slice
There are a lot of shots to master on the pickleball court. One common shot to master is the slice—which is a shot where you put backspin on the pickleball (i.e., spin that travels from 6 o’clock to 12 o’clock back toward the player that makes contact with the ball). A slice—whether a forehand […]
Murmurs From the Losers’ Bracket: The Pilgrims and Pickleball – The Untold Story
“Most people aren’t aware that after stuffing themselves on turkey the pilgrims played the First Pickleball,” writes Perri Blackmer in the Dink Pickleball site. The whimsical idea of pickleball arriving in America on the Mayflower and being central in the first Thanksgiving is such a better story than real one. We here at Murmurs from […]
2024 Pickleball Rules Changes to Know
USA Pickleball has announced several rule changes for the upcoming 2024 Rule Book. 📒 Amendments address criteria for “soft” and “degraded” ball play, clarification on double hits vs. carries, and more. How will your pickleball game change in the new year? More Read More Pickler – Pickleball Blog
This Pickleball Strategy is Holding You Back
Many pickleball players believe the serve is simply a shot to start the rally. As a result, these pickleball players will generally loft in a soft serve, focusing largely on keeping the serve in the proper service box. They do not focus on power, placement, spin, or any other strategy. Change your mindset when […]
Top 5 Pickleball Mistakes to Avoid in 2024
As we prepare to step into a new calendar year, we reflect on the common pitfalls of 2023 in an effort to avoid the same mistakes in 2024 on the pickleball court. Take note of these top 5 pickleball mistakes…upgrade your skills, outsmart your opponents and prepare to elevate your performance on the court in the […]
Two Scientific Studies, Two Important Takeaways for Pickleball Players
Pickleball continues to hold the title of America’s fastest growing sport. Players – from the young to the mature – find pickleball improves balance and heart health, enhances social connections and boosts mental health. That said, there is still much to understand about the physical impact of the sport. Two new studies in the […]
First “Quiet” Pickleball Paddle Hits the Market
USA Pickleball recently introduced a “Quiet Category” for pickleball products. As pickleball’s popularity grows and more courts open, the initiative aims to create equipment and solutions that enable communities to enjoy the sport without causing noise disturbances and without adversely impacting play or performance on the court. John McEnroe and Drew Brees joined USA […]
Kitchen Talk: Pickleball Edition – The Visionaries Behind The Biggest Pickleball Party In The World™
Terri Graham and Chris Evon sat down with Kitchen Talk: Pickleball Edition host, Kaitlin Miller, to discuss the remarkable growth of The US Open Pickleball Championships. The visionaries behind the iconic pickleball event in Naples, Florida reflected on the humble beginnings and immense growth of The Biggest Pickleball Party in the World™.More Read More Pickler […]
Murmurs from the Losers’ Bracket: Confessions of a Paddle Addict
It’s that time of year when people make new resolutions and evaluate their old ones. When new paddles are advertised promising a transformative experience, it feels impossible to keep a resolution to curtail the need to buy more paddles. Maybe there really is a magic paddle out there that will fix drives, make dinks drop perfectly, and […]