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Most players think the speed up is the point-ending shot. It's not. It's the setup. The triangle effect tells you where the next ball is coming before your opponent even hits it.
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Technique
Most kitchen line errors aren't technical. They're positional. The "Respect the X" rule is the simplest fix in pickleball that most recreational players have never been taught.
Rule
One of the most misunderstood rules in pickleball has nothing to do with where the ball lands. It has everything to do with where your body goes after you hit it.
Rule
The score call "0-0-2" confuses almost every new player. Learn what each number means and why doubles games start with the second server instead of the first.
Technique
Want faster hands at the kitchen? The Laser Pointer Theory is a simple visualization that helps you keep your paddle in the ready position, improve reaction time, and make more consistent contact.
Technique
Playing with a weaker partner doesn't mean you're destined to lose. Learn five simple doubles adjustments that help your team stay organized, reduce pressure, and win more matches together.
Blog
Discover five surprising pickleball facts, from the sport's beginnings in 1965 to the mystery behind its name and the record-breaking rally that lasted over 16,000 shots.
Technique
The shake and bake isn't a trick play. It's a calculated move that uses your opponent's instincts against them. Here's how to do it right.
Rule
Where you stand during a pickleball serve matters more than most players realize. Here's what the rules say about foot placement and why a serve landing on the center line is completely legal.
Technique
Struggling with the third shot drop? Instead of forcing the perfect drop from the baseline, use a third shot drive to create an easier fifth shot drop and transition to the kitchen with more confidence.
Rule
Most beginners serve and immediately take a few steps forward. It feels proactive. It is actually hurting your game. Here is what to do instead.
Rule
New players treat the kitchen like it will end their life if they touch it. Experienced players know better. Here is the one actual rule about the kitchen and why everything else is a myth.
Rule
A lot of players call a let or stop playing the moment a serve touches the net. In pickleball, that is the wrong call. Here is what the rule actually says.
Rule
Every sport has that one move everyone hates but nobody can officially ban. In pickleball, that's the Nasty Nelson. Legal on the rulebook. Questionable everywhere else.
Technique
Most players think the speed up is the point-ending shot. It's not. It's the setup. The triangle effect tells you where the next ball is coming before your opponent even hits it.
Technique
Drive or drop is one of the most debated decisions in pickleball. But it doesn't have to be complicated. Where the return lands tells you almost everything you need to know.
Technique
The lob catches a lot of doubles teams off guard. Not because they can't run it down, but because nobody knows whose job it is. Here's the rule that fixes that instantly.
Technique
Stop chasing the corners on your serve. Learn why serving deep is a higher-percentage strategy that pushes your opponents back, reduces errors, and sets up a stronger third shot.
Blog
Not all pickleball paddles are built the same. Learn the differences between elongated, hybrid, and wide body paddle shapes, along with the pros, cons, and which style best fits your game.
fundamentals
The pickleball court is divided into more than just the kitchen. Learn the three key court zones, what each one is used for, and how understanding them can improve your positioning and decision-making.
Rule
Not every ball that looks out is actually out. Learn the simple line call rule that settles close calls and why any ball touching the line is considered in.
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