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The PPA Tour is Back in Action for the Veolia Pickleball National Championships
The Professional Pickleball (PPA) Tour begins the 2026-2027 season with the Veolia Pickleball National Championships at the Cary Tennis Center, in Cary, North C
Read →Why Your Pickleball Reset Keeps Failing (Hint: It's Your Legs)
Most players blow the fifth shot reset by fighting the ball instead of absorbing it. Fix your pickleball reset with these leg-driven techniques that actually wo
Read →7 Real-Time Strategy Lessons From a 5.0 Coaches vs. Students Match
Most players never hear what a coach is actually thinking mid-match. This breakdown of a live 5.0 coaches vs. students match reveals the pickleball strategy dec
Read →5 Ways Staying Curious Makes You a Better Pickleball Player
Getting better at pickleball is not just about drilling more or finding a coach. The players who improve fastest share one trait: they stay curious about the ga
Read →Why You Keep Missing Your Third Shots (And the Simple Fix That Works)
Most players sabotage their third shot drop before they even swing. Fix your position after the serve and your thirds will immediately become more consistent an
Read →How to Counter a Drive Instead of Just Blocking It
Blocking a banger's drive keeps you passive and on defense. Learn how to counter a third shot drive by using their pace against them and placing your shot with
Read →Why One Pickleball Mistake Turns Into Three (And How to Stop It)
One pickleball mistake can quickly snowball into a lost game if you're not careful. Here's the simple fix that stops errors from stacking up before they start.
Read →5 Things the MLP Finals Taught Us About What Wins Championships
The MLP Finals at Central Park were electric, messy, and full of moments that exposed what actually separates championship teams from everyone else. Here are fi
Read →5 New Pickleball Paddles That Are Sure to Sell Out Quick
If you're in the market for a new paddle, this is a great place to start. Just don't delay too long – they might sell out before you know it.
Read →10 States Where Pickleball Is Growing Fastest, Based on DUPR Users
Here are the fastest-growing states by DUPR users over the last 12 months – did yours make the list?
Read →6 Pickleball Decisions Every 3.5 Player Gets Wrong (And How to Fix Them)
Pickleball decision making is what actually separates 3.5 players from 4.0 and above. Here are the 6 choices you need to start making correctly every rally.
Read →Learning the Tip-Down Defensive Dinking Technique With Tyson McGuffin
The tip down technique is one of the most overlooked defensive tools in pickleball. Tyson McGuffin swears by it, and once you understand why, you'll never defen
Read →Why Your Tennis Swing Is Killing Your Pickleball Reset (And How to Fix It)
The pickleball reset is the one shot tennis never trained you to hit. Here is exactly how to build it from scratch and use it to get to the kitchen line.
Read →Why Your Fourth Shot Volley Keeps Failing (And How to Fix It)
Knowing when to hit a roll volley instead of a punch volley can extend your rallies and put real pressure on your opponent's feet. Here's exactly how to execute
Read →15 Bad Pickleball Habits You Don't Know You Have
Most bad pickleball habits are invisible to the player making them. Here are 15 you need to fix before your next match.
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