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Most players think a faster pickleball drive is a better drive. The truth is the opposite, and once you understand why, your whole attack game changes.
Troy Akin lost a tough singles match at PPA Mesa. Rumor has it he's still looking for his paddle...
Here are the fastest-growing cities ranked by DUPR users over the last 12 months. Did yours make the list?
The third shot drive into a fifth shot drop is one of the most efficient patterns in pickleball. Learn exactly how to use it to reach the kitchen line faster and more…
Most players blame their swing when their pickleball topspin breaks down, but the real problem is the wrist. Fix this one mistake and your topspin dinks and speed ups become reliable weapons.
When a ball lands right at your feet with topspin, attacking it is almost always the wrong call. Learn when to concede the net in pickleball and neutralize the play instead of…
The gap between 3.5 and 4.0 pickleball has nothing to do with your shots. It has everything to do with when you hit them.
Most players treat the pickleball reset, block, and counter as three completely different shots. A 6.0 national champion explains why that thinking is costing you points.
Pickleball shot selection doesn't have to be a guessing game. The stoplight rule gives you a clear framework for when to attack and when to hold back.
If you struggle to beat hard hitters in pickleball, you are likely making two fixable mistakes. Here is how to stop the bleeding and start winning more rallies.
When 5.0 pickleball coaches team up with 5.0 students, every point becomes a clinic. Here are 7 lessons from their match that will sharpen your game immediately.
Changing your pickleball mindset around patience can fix multiple problems you didn't even know were connected. One player tracked the results over a month, and the transformation was undeniable.
Not every pickleball overhead should be hit the same way. Learn the three overhead types that match your court position and keep your opponents guessing.
Most players dink with two separate motions and wonder why they keep popping the ball up. This pickleball dinking technique collapses those two motions into one fluid swing that works on every…
Most players don't need new shots to improve their pickleball game. They just need to stop making the same pickleball mistakes that are quietly costing them points every match.
The May-August 2026 Major League Pickleball season – nine regular season events hosted in team markets; the Mid-Season Tournament in Grand Rapids, Mich.; and three weeks of the 2026 MLP Playoffs across…
Sponsorship Will Bring Resources Around Early Intervention Orthopaedic Treatment to the Pickleball Community The post USA Pickleball Names DePuy Synthes as Official Orthopaedics Sponsor first appeared on USA Pickleball.
Despite their risk of serious illness from COVID-19, nearly 70% of adults 65 and older remain unvaccinated, in part due to concerns about potential side effects. The campaign serves up COVID-19 prevention…
Golden Tickets across the country provide athletes with more opportunities to earn priority access and TPS points on The Path to Nationals The post USA Pickleball Expands The Path to Nationals with…
When USA Pickleball set out to develop a new approach to measuring paddle spin, creating the test itself was only part of the challenge. The organization also needed the technology and equipment…
Second-Most Watched Pro Pickleball Event in History Generated 773,000 Average Viewers for New Jersey Fives vs. St. Louis Shock on Sunday, Aug. 30, Up 55% vs. Last Year’s MLP Finals Major League…
Since its founding, PICL has introduced pickleball into 80 facilities across 18 states. The post Pickleball For Incarcerated Communities League Helps Inmates Feel A Sense Of Comradery first appeared on USA Pickleball.
Golden Ticket returns to five host markets as athletes begin their Path to the 2027 Oceanview USA Pickleball National Championships The post USA Pickleball Announces Five Owned and Operated Golden Ticket Tournaments…
The 2026 DoorDash MLP Finals – New York City powered by Toray, return to CityPickle at Wollman Rink, August 28-30, where the remaining four teams (New Jersey 5s, St. Louis Shock, Brooklyn…