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Where Does the Receiver Stand in Pickleball?

Typically, the receiver stands diagonal to the server in pickleball. This can change in singles, but not in doubles. In singles matches, only two individuals play, and they stand diagonal to each other with any even score. They stand across from one another during an odd score. If that sounds odd, let me explain. In …

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How to Defend the Middle in Pickleball

To defend the Middle, (1) position yourself/(ves) (2) synchronize your movements, (3) constantly communicate (4) play smart, not hard (5) maintain control of the court, and (6) read/watch and learn from the pros. Interestingly enough, while I now know what the Middle in pickleball is and how to defend it, that wasn’t always the case. …

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What Is the Kitchen in Pickleball? Why Called the Kitchen?

If you have an interest in pickleball, you may want to know what certain terms mean, such as kitchen. Well, the kitchen is the same term as the ‘no volley zone.’ It is the area that sits between the line of the court and the next. It is the closest point to the next, which …

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