When you are playing pickleball the goal of the game is to get the ball to bounce on each side of the net before you can play a serve. After you serve the ball, you also want to avoid the dreaded popping up situation. If the ball pops up too high to hit it or …
Winning a pickleball match requires a strategy that encompasses its rules and borrows from badminton and tennis. Both tennis and pickleball feature the lob shot. In a lob, the ball travels quite high and lands near the baseline at the court’s rear. Learn the C-shape run and proper set up of a lob return. Getting …
While pickleball can be seen as a light-hearted, laidback sport, some players get into kicking it up a notch and hitting the ball as hard as they can while keeping an accelerated pace. We call these speed demons “bangers” in the world of pickleball. When you’re staring down a banger on the other side of …
We’ve talked before about my childhood games of badminton and baseball. Kids don’t need to play professional-quality games in their own backyards. They just hit the ball back and forth until mom calls lunch. It’s much the same in gym class at school, except for lunch. It’s said in pickleball that keeping the ball low …
The backhand is an upper hand in pickleball from a strategic perspective, giving you the chance to drive the ball into a section of the court that forces your opponent to move on the court. If you’ve already tried it, then you know it is not something that you can just wing on the court …
Pickleball is a fast-paced sport that resembles the elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong. It’s extremely popular because it’s super easy to learn and play, and it doesn’t require a lot of equipment to play. All players need is a pickleball court, paddles, and a pickleball. Whether you’re playing singles or doubles, learning how …
When pickleball first began in the 1960s, the rules forbade putting spin on a pickleball serve. The rules made service as straightforward as possible to ensure the game remained accessible to all. Today, you can legally put a spin on a pickleball serve. Many rules received updates and by 2022, the sport’s governing body allows top spin, …
The drop serve and drop shot in pickleball is one of the most common serves and shots in the game. Its purpose as a serve is to get the game started. As the United States Pickleball Association says, the drop serve is a gentler serve or shot and is not meant to be used as …
If you are new to pickleball like many of us are, you may know the rules but have not yet mastered the game. We are all learning together. One thing I know for sure is that the more you practice and play, the better you will become. The more you learn about the game’s nuances …
We are now learning to play pickleball, and our competitive inner self has one question. What can we do to improve our game and win the match? One answer is to learn how to put a spin on our pickleball shots. When we know how to put a spin on the pickleball, it adds another …
You may have heard that pickleball has many similar rules to tennis and racquetball. Not only are the rules similar, but so are many of the techniques you might see on the court! If you’re new to pickleball, expect to see lots of topspin and cut shots, among other techniques. Those with a tennis background …
I didn’t think you were allowed to use two hands on a pickleball paddle. However, I stand corrected by Pickleball Magazine. Introducing the Two-Handed Pickleball Backhand Pickleball Magazine expert Christine McGrath tells the world how a two-handed backhand is done. “Of course, you still see the one-handed backhand that has been used since the creation …
“With a pickleball paddle, of course, daddy!!” shouted my daughter, Lil Lilly, much to everyone’s amusement. In case you are just joining us, Lil Lilly’s answer was in response to my asking, “How do you hit a pickleball?” After Wifey and I had undergone an expensive pickleball crash course with a professional trainer, I had …
Anyone who plays badminton or tennis knows that tossing the ball or shuttlecock into the air so you can strike it on the way down is how to serve. There might be rules governing just how the ball or shuttlecock is tossed, dropped, or otherwise set up for a proper serve. Pickleball is a little …
Whether you are just starting to learn how to play pickleball, or have started and want to perfect your game, you will hear the term “dink shot.” It is among the most common terms heard in pickleball, and when used correctly, an important component of your strategy. Many will say the dink shot can be …
If you want to become good at pickleball, you have to learn the shots. You have to learn how to execute them well. You also have to learn how to anticipate them and react to them. There is a great deal of strategy in pickleball. It is also crucial to remember that many pickleball players …
Yes, you can side serve in pickleball so long as the serve is underhand. The most important rule in pickleball when it comes to serving is that every serve must be underhand. For your serve, the official rules for the USA Pickleball Association is that the serve must come from below the waist. This is …
Pickleball is quickly becoming a favorite pastime for many in the U.S. While it is a sport that anyone can play, it seems to be popular with retired individuals. This sport provides excellent exercise, interaction, and a sense of community. It is easy to learn, but it does have some specific rules that can take …
A dink shot is a low, soft shot used to keep the ball in play and force your opponent to move around the court. It is an essential part of pickleball strategy and can be used to win points. The dink shot is a versatile tool used in various situations. Use it to your advantage, …
When a person gets an ace in pickleball, this refers to a serve that is most sensational. As someone living in the Pacific Northwest where pickleball was born, there are some seriously difficult moves to make in playing the game. The ace is one of the hardest serves in pickleball to carry out, but when …
When I play pickleball, I like to win. A volley move when playing pickleball helps me do just that. When I play a game of pickleball, the ball has to bounce. If the pickleball does not bounce at least once, this can be a volley move. However, there is also a non-volley zone where volleying in …
Pickleball is a newer and exciting game that is easy to learn. It is a cross between tennis, ping pong, and badminton. There are some differences between these games. The most notable differences are the rules. While pickleball is easy to learn and play, it may take a little time to master because you have …
Before you compete in a pickleball game, it is best to master your third shot, dinks and other shots, after which, you will start adding some power moves. It may not be the right play in pickleball to hit the ball hard all the time. That is why the game is all about leveling for …
There are many different types of serves in pickleball, with many of them well known and established, and others being adopted by pros of the game. This is a game that is always evolving, even if the official pickleball rules never change. The best players are always trying to change their serve and make it …
If you watch a pickleball game, you will mostly see players demonstrating the forehand serve. This is the most basic serve in pickleball, and the one used most frequently. In fact, it is probably the first one you will one. Some players prefer not to use a backhand serve, instead switching the paddle between hands …
Pickleball is a new racket sport, arising from the combination of the more traditional racket and racket sports. It has elements of badminton, tennis, paddle tennis and even ping pong influences. All this combination of elements results in a sport that is fast, fun and easy to learn. One of the significances of winning is …
Everyone knows about the major sports, like soccer, basketball, baseball, football, tennis, etc. But have you heard of pickleball? Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States. The sport is a combination of tennis, ping pong and badminton. It is a social sport thanks to the small court. However, don’t think that the …
Perhaps you have driven around communities and neighborhoods and seen people playing a sport that looks like tennis but is not quite tennis. If so, you have most likely witnessed Pickleball in action. Pickleball is easy to learn and start, which is one of the reasons why it has gained so much popularity. All you …
There are 14 types of shots in pickleball and three basic strokes. Of the 14 shots, five are advanced and should only be used at critical intervals. The others are basic shots that are imperative for us to master the game. Learning the strokes is just as vital as learning the shots. In pickleball, experimenting …