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Serve It, Return It, WIN It!
Mary Brascia prepares to hit a forehand serve deep to her opponent’s backhand during Pro Women’s Singles division play at the PPA Mesa...

Lamar Scott
Jul 313 min read


WHAT TO WATCH WHEN YOU WATCH
The increased exposure of pickleball gives players of all levels plenty of opportunities to watch high-level pickleball and view...

Alice Tym
Jul 305 min read


The Core Trio: Court Positioning, Ready Position and Strike Zone
If you’ve ever watched high-level pickleball and wondered how they make it look so easy, the answer almost always comes back to three...

Kyle McMakin
Jul 294 min read


The Big Chill: Keep Cool on the Court
It’s getting hot out there, but let’s be honest: sweltering temperatures are no match for our pickleball addictions! For the love of the...

Brandi Givens
Jul 284 min read


Indoor Facility in Milford Spurs Pickleball Growth in Connecticut
Shoreline Pickleball Milford, Connecticut The eastern seaboard of the United States is quickly becoming one of the hottest areas of the...
Drew Wathey
Jul 282 min read


Grayson Goldin
Age: 30 Hometown: Bradenton, FL, now living in Delray Beach, FL College: Florida State, University of Alabama, graduated from...

Alice Tym
Jul 263 min read


Beaches Turks & Caicos
Beaches Turks & Caicos—in a winning stroke—has taken the lead as one of the Caribbean’s prime pickleball getaways. The all-inclusive...

Julie Talerico
Jul 252 min read


Playing Your First Pickleball Tournament? Here’s How to Check If Your Paddle Is Legal
I’m going to play in my first tournament. How do I know if my paddle is legal? Answer: Anyone playing in a USA Pickleball (USAP)...

Bob Unetich
Jul 252 min read


What Type of Pressure Are You Dishing Out?
In pickleball, pressure is your best friend—when it’s applied strategically. But most players default to one kind: hitting hard and fast....

Suzee Anderson
Jul 234 min read


Mastering High-Level Patterns
Advanced Pickleball Strategy for 5.0+ Players At the 5.0+ and professional levels, pickleball is no longer just about mechanics and...

Kyle McMakin
Jul 235 min read


Streaking in pickleball
Brad Bradshaw of Ponte Vedra, Florida, came to pickleball from tennis, and was the ATP Executive VP, Rules and Competition. In 2024, he...

Alice Tym
Jul 233 min read


Can You Toss the Ball Up on a Pickleball Serve? What to Do If You Think an Opponent’s Serve Is Illegal in a Tournament Without a Referee
The group I play with has a couple of players who toss the ball up just before they serve. They do this for both the volley serve and the...

Bob Unetich
May 292 min read


How Can I Recommend a USA Pickleball Rule Change About Distractions Like Loud Shouts After a Shot?
I think the rules concerning distractions should be changed and I would like to know how to recommend a change to the USA Pickleball...

Bob Unetich
May 291 min read


Love and Lobs: The Perfect Match Wedding at The Pickle Lodge
Calling all pickleball-loving couples! Get ready to say "I do" in a truly unique setting. The Pickle Lodge, one of the nation's largest...
laura9557
Feb 122 min read
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