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Touching the Line in Pickleball: Is the Ball In or Out?
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.
Why Does Pickleball Start With 0-0-2?
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.
Where Can You Serve From in Pickleball?
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.
Serve and Stay: Where to Position Yourself After the Serve in Pickleball
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.
Is the Kitchen Lava in Pickleball?
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.
What Happens If Your Serve Hits the Net in Pickleball?
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.
The Nasty Nelson: The Most Hated Serve in Pickleball (And Why It's Technically Legal)
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.
Confusing Pickleball Rules Part 1: The Kitchen Fault That Happens After the Rally
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.