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At ThePickleSports, our goal is to help you not only play your best, but have the most fun with the racket sports you love. Whether it’s the most eye-opening tips that improved our games, basic rules, and strategy, or honest reviews on the most up-to-date equipment, we are here to serve you. We know how much time and energy goes into improving in the game you love, and how much trial and error is involved. We want to save you time and energy so you can put all your focus on having the best possible time.

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Everything You Need to Know About Poaching in Pickleball

Pickleball Guides and Tips Daniel Weiner -
Although pickleball can be played one-on-one, the sport's most popular format is doubles. Teaming up with a partner, whether they're a friend or someone...

Pickleball Stacking – What is it and How Do You Do It?

Pickleball Guides and Tips Alec Remaly -
The stack. If you stick around the game enough, you will run into it. Players often think of pickleball stacking as an advanced technique....

4 Pickleball Dinking Drills To Dial In Your Dinks

Pickleball Guides and Tips Michael Prodor -
Sometimes having a productive pickleball practice session can be boring and tedious. What drills should you do? What do you need to work on?...

10 Indoor Pickleball Courts To Add To Your Bucket List

Pickleball Guides and Tips Jay Kelly -
We compiled a list of our favorite Indoor pickleball courts and sports complexes around America that offer both entertainment and high-quality indoor pickleball courts. Let’s...

18 Essential Pickleball Tips for Beginners

Beginner Guides And Tips Daniel Weiner -
We have compiled our favorite pickleball tips for beginners that we wish we knew before starting. Have you caught on to the craze hurtling...

What Is a Fault In Pickleball?

Beginner Guides And Tips Daniel Weiner -
Part of what makes pickleball so unique are its quirky rules that differ just enough from tennis and other racket sports to require a...

Erne in Pickleball – Who, What, And How?

Pickleball Guides and Tips Michael Prodor -
What is an Erne in pickleball and how is it a legal shot? Everyone knows the golden rule of Pickleball: you are not allowed...

Complete Guide to Skinny Singles Pickleball Drill

Intermediate Guides and Tips Michael Prodor -
Skinny singles is a great way to add some fun to drilling or if you find that your normal doubles crew is a bit...

5 Critical Pickleball Serving Rules [2022] – Simplified Guide 

Pickleball Guides and Tips Daniel Weiner -
Note: All Pickleball Serving rules are current and up to date as of:  July 15, 2022 I’ll be honest. During the first couple of months I...

8 Best Pickleballs in 2022 – Personally Tested

Pickleball Reviews Daniel Weiner -
Is the ball you're using affecting your performance on the pickleball courts? Strap in, because we tested 8 of the best pickleballs and extensively...

What Is A Dink In Pickleball?: The Complete Guide

Beginner Guides And Tips Jay Kelly -
The term "dink" is synonymous with the game of pickleball. I bet you can't go 20 minutes on the courts without hearing someone reference...

Pickleball Net Dimensions: Height And Width

Beginner Guides And Tips Jay Kelly -
If you're a skilled enough player to hit shots that are clearing the net by fractions of an inch, then having the correct pickleball...

What Is a Volley In Pickleball? – Complete Beginners Guide

Pickleball Guides and Tips Jay Kelly -
Pickleball has a lot of lingo that can be confusing for new players. Drive, dink, drop and lob are some. A volley is a term you may...

Pickleball Statistics You Need To Know

News & Stories Jay Kelly -
Are you looking for cited, accurate pickleball statistics and facts? Well, you've come to the right place. If you've been playing pickleball for a...

Selkirk Amped Invikta Review

Pickleball Paddles Daniel Weiner -
Are you considering upgrading or getting your first Selkirk Pickleball Paddle? We're here to help you with all information you need before deciding. Let's...

Selkirk Vanguard Invikta 2.0 Review

Pickleball Paddles Jay Kelly -
The Selkirk Vanguard Invikta 2.0 pickleball paddle is part of Selkirk's new Vanguard collection. It offers less forgiveness than other Selkirk pickleball paddles like...

Definitive Guide: Pickleball Courts VS. Tennis Courts

Beginner Guides And Tips Jay Kelly -
From an outsider's point of view, pickleball and tennis may seem very similar, but once you get into pickleball you realize it's a vastly...

12 Of The Best Pickleball Bags [2022 Review]: Sling Bags, Duffle Bags, And Backpacks

Pickleball Reviews Jay Kelly -
Nothing screams "pickleball enthusiast" like walking into the courts, unzipping your awesome pickleball bag, and taking out your pickleball paddle and shoes to prepare...