Hand speed is paramount in pickleball as it directly influences a player’s ability to react swiftly to the fast-paced and dynamic nature of the game. Whether it is reacting to powerful smashes, delicate dinks, or sudden changes in ball direction, pickleball players with enhanced hand speed have a significant advantage. As a result, improving […]
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USA Pickleball Creates “Quiet Category” to Address Noise Concerns with the Sport
The sport of pickleball’s top threat to growth is the lack of pickleball courts to match the demand to play. With that said, one of the barriers to further court development is the concerns around the noise that accompanies the game—particularly, in residential and/or urban areas. In the hopes to address this critical concern, USA […]
Pickleball Foot Fault or “Elf Toe”?
As you may know, one of the cornerstone rules of the sport of pickleball is that you may not volley the pickleball while making contact with the Kitchen (also known as the Non-Volley Zone) or the Kitchen line. In summary, the rule—at its most basic level—is very simple and clear: No volleys are allowed […]
You’ll Never Guess Where They Are Playing Pickleball Now!
You can play pickleball just about anywhere these days… even in a manure tank? Unique pickleball settings showcase the sport’s versatility and ability to adapt to various environments, making it accessible and enjoyable for people of all ages and backgrounds.More Read More Pickler – Pickleball Blog
Try This Pickleball Strategy to Involve Your Partner When You Are Being Targeted
Sometimes, during competitive pickleball play, your opponents can employ a strategy where they will target you over your partner. In other words, your opponents will hit most of their shots in your direction and not to your partner. When this happens, there are a few pickleball strategies that you can employ to involve your […]
PicklePod Ep 67: 3.0 to Pro Pickleball Champion in 1 year
MLP Champion Rachel Rohrabacher makes her first appearance of many on the PicklePod. Rohrabacher has gone from the hectic environment of SEC tennis to an all-time MLP performance. She recaps her accelerated journey from college champion to Premier Level pro. Win a free trip to the USA Pickleball National Championships Read More The Dink
Nailing Down the Fourth Shot in Pickleball (Yes, the FOURTH)
So much rightful discussion goes into the third shot. But are you concentrating enough on your fourth shot in pickleball? Here are some tips. Read More The Dink
Tennis Channel and PPA Tour Announce 24/7 Streaming Channel
When ESPN decided to air sports 24 hours a day, people thought they were crazy. When pickleball first hit the Tennis Channel, it was met with some backlash. Read More The Dink
Pickleball is Making Progress on Solving Key Issues
Despite negative headlines, pickleball thought leaders have identified the full scope of the sport’s issues and posed thoughtful solutions: Read More The Dink
MLP Atlanta – Pleasant Surprises and the Prediction Scorecard
MLP Atlanta was full of surprises, some pleasant others not so much. The Orlando Squeeze took the pickleball world surprise with their first ever championship. Read More The Dink








