Written by: Erik TiceThe Guaranteed Rate PPA Championships Presented by Thorlo is being hosted at the Darling Tennis Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Competition will take place from October 4th – October 8th. Pro play is set to begin Thursday with singles, followed by mixed doubles on Friday, gender Read More The Dink
What this mom of three discovered in pickleball was a sport uniquely suited to women like her. Read More The Dink
Letting the ball go out in pickleball is one of those easier-said-than-done skills. Here’s how you can master it. Read More The Dink
It’s always important to exhibit grace in defeat. Let’s face it, most pickleballers get a lot of practice in losing. And in the end, if you’re playing rec-level pickleball, the score’s not important, anyway. All that matters is whether or not you’re having a good time. It’s not whether you lose, it’s how you lose. So, chin up.More Read More […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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
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 […]
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