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Tips, guides, and resources to help you play better and find more games.

Beginner April 15, 20268 min read

The Complete Beginner's Guide to Pickleball

Everything you need to know to start playing pickleball, rules, equipment, scoring, and how to find your first game.

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Skills April 8, 20266 min read

Pickleball Skill Levels Explained: 2.0 to 5.0+

What do the DUPR and UTPR ratings actually mean? Here's a breakdown of every skill level and what to expect at each stage.

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Courts March 28, 20265 min read

How to Find Pickleball Courts Near You

Parks, rec centers, indoor facilities, here's how to find public and private pickleball courts in any city.

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Community March 20, 20265 min read

Open Play Pickleball Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules

New to open play? Learn the court rotation system, how to challenge, and what not to do at your local pickleball session.

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Strategy March 12, 20267 min read

5 Serve Techniques Every Pickleball Player Should Know

From the soft drop serve to the power drive, mastering your serve can completely change your game.

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Tournaments March 5, 20269 min read

How to Enter Your First Pickleball Tournament

Tournament formats, bracket types, registration tips, and what to expect on competition day.

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Strategy April 22, 20268 min read

Pickleball Doubles Strategy: How to Win More Games

Coordination, communication, and positioning, the key strategies that separate winning doubles teams from the rest.

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Beginner April 29, 20266 min read

Pickleball vs Tennis: Key Differences Explained

Court size, scoring, equipment, the kitchen rule, how pickleball and tennis compare for new and crossover players.

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Strategy May 6, 20267 min read

How to Improve Your Dink: The Shot That Wins at the Kitchen

The dink is the most important shot in competitive pickleball. Here's how to develop a reliable, consistent dink.

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Beginner May 13, 20269 min read

Pickleball Equipment Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Paddles, balls, shoes, and grip, a complete guide to pickleball gear for players at every level.

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Beginner May 18, 202610 min read

Pickleball Rules: The Complete Guide for 2026

Serve rules, the kitchen, two-bounce rule, faults, and scoring, everything you need to know to play by the official USAPA rules.

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Beginner May 25, 20266 min read

Pickleball Scoring Explained: Singles, Doubles, and Rally Scoring

The three-number doubles score system, server positioning, rally scoring, how pickleball scoring actually works.

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Beginner June 1, 202610 min read

Best Pickleball Paddles 2026: Top Picks for Every Level

Beginner, intermediate, and advanced paddle recommendations, sorted by price, play style, and skill level.

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Beginner June 8, 20266 min read

Pickleball Court Dimensions: Size, Lines, and Layout Explained

Court size, net height, kitchen dimensions, service boxes, the complete guide to pickleball court measurements.

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Skills July 6, 20268 min read

Pickleball Fitness: How to Train Off the Court

Lateral agility, lower body strength, core stability, shoulder endurance, the off-court training that directly improves your pickleball game.

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Skills June 15, 20269 min read

How to Improve at Pickleball: 8 Proven Ways to Level Up

Stuck at a skill plateau? These 8 strategies, from drilling to tournament play, are the fastest path to leveling up your game.

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Skills June 22, 20268 min read

Pickleball Drills for Beginners: Build Your Game From the Ground Up

The 6 most effective drills for 2.0–3.0 players: serve-return, cross-court dinks, third shot drops, skinny singles, and more.

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Beginner June 29, 20267 min read

Best Pickleball Shoes 2026: What to Wear on the Court

Why court shoes matter, what to look for, and the best shoes for every budget, New Balance, K-Swiss, ASICS, and Skechers.

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Strategy July 13, 20268 min read

The Third Shot Drop: How to Master Pickleball's Most Important Shot

The third shot drop separates recreational players from competitive ones. Here's the mechanics, common mistakes, and how to practice it.

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Strategy July 20, 20267 min read

Pickleball Stacking Explained: Why and How to Stack in Doubles

Stacking lets your team stay on preferred sides regardless of serving position. Learn full stack, half stack, signals, and when to use it.

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Beginner July 27, 20266 min read

Pickleball Singles Rules: How Singles Differs from Doubles

Serving positions, scoring, court coverage, and strategy, everything that changes when you go from doubles to singles pickleball.

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Skills August 3, 20267 min read

Pickleball Injury Prevention: How to Stay on the Court Longer

Pickleball elbow, Achilles strains, knee pain, the most common injuries are largely preventable. Here's how to play more and hurt less.

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Strategy August 10, 20267 min read

The Mental Game of Pickleball: How to Stay Focused and Compete Better

Staying calm after errors, managing pressure, competing against bangers, how to develop the mental side of your pickleball game.

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Skills August 17, 20267 min read

Pickleball Footwork: How to Move Better on the Court

Ready position, split step, cross-step, shuffle, the footwork fundamentals that make every shot easier and every rally more consistent.

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Strategy August 24, 20266 min read

Pickleball Return of Serve: How to Win the Rally From the Start

Return deep, return cross-court, advance immediately, how to make your return of serve a weapon instead of just getting the ball back.

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Strategy August 31, 20267 min read

Pickleball Mixed Doubles: Strategy, Positioning, and Tips

Stacking, targeting, communication, and lob strategy, the unique dynamics of mixed doubles pickleball and how to win more matches.

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Strategy September 7, 20268 min read

Pickleball Strategy: How to Win More Points

Get to the kitchen, pick your third shot wisely, and attack from advantage, the strategic framework that competitive players use to win more rallies.

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Courts September 14, 20265 min read

Pickleball Court Surfaces: Concrete, Asphalt, and Sport Tile

How surface type affects ball bounce, joint impact, and footwear choice, what you need to know before stepping on each type of pickleball court.

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Skills September 21, 20266 min read

Pickleball Grip: Continental, Eastern, and When to Use Each

The continental grip, eastern forehand, grip pressure, how your hand position affects every shot in your game.

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Beginner September 28, 20267 min read

10 Pickleball Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Fix Them)

The 10 most predictable beginner errors, staying at the baseline, hitting too hard, volleying from the kitchen, and how to fix each one.

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Skills October 5, 20267 min read

10 Pickleball Tips to Improve Your Game Fast

Drilling with purpose, third shot drops, soft hands, getting to the kitchen, 10 specific improvements that produce the biggest skill jumps.

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