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How to Improve Your Pickleball Game – Setting Goals
When I first started playing pickleball, my only goal was to have fun and get some exercise. But as I got hooked on this addictive sport, my ambitions began to grow. Suddenly, I found myself …
How to Handle a Pickleball Ball Hog
When you’re trying to enjoy a fun game of pickleball, there’s nothing more frustrating than a ball hog teammate who insists on taking every shot, even ones clearly meant for you. Instead of fun rallies, …
Is Pickleball Good for Weight Loss?
Pickleball has rapidly grown in popularity over the past few years, and for good reason. Not only is it an incredibly fun and social sport, but it also offers many benefits for those looking to …
Pickleball Loss? 20 Ways to Blame Your Paddle!
What’s that saying about excuses? Excuses change nothing, but make everyone feel better. Are you a pickleball player who’s always got an excuse ready when things don’t go your way on the court? Do you …
How to Move From a 3.5 to 4.0 Pickleball Rating
It’s a common refrain throughout pickleball, advancing from a 3. 5 to a 4.0 pickleball rating. While many folks, including yours truly, can consistently win games at local open play sessions against other 3.5 players, …
How to Stay Light on Your Feet During Pickleball
If you feel like your feet are glued to the court when playing pickleball, you’re not alone. Many players, especially those new to the sport, struggle with being light and agile on their feet. This …
How to Hold a Pickleball Paddle With a Finger-Up Grip
I don’t play ping pong often, but when I do, I place my index finger on the face of the paddle with a finger-up grip. So perhaps I shouldn’t be surprised that this habit of …
Temu Pickleball Paddles Under $100
Is Temu pickleball merch up to the test? I have been an advocate and supporter of Temu for more than a year. Like many people, I was skeptical. But I rolled the dice on a …
When Pickleball Frustration Turns Into a Paddle Smash
I threw my pickleball paddle. Like an impetuous little cry baby, I tossed it into an empty bench. It soared like a Frisbee, garnering several audible gasps from surrounding players. I tell you this not …