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At ThePickleSports, our goal is to help you not only play better pickleball, but have the most fun possible. 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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Pickleball Serving Strategies – 7 Tips to Improve Your Serve

Beginner Guides And Tips Jay Kelly -
The pickleball serve is arguably the most important shot of the game. It sets the tone for the first point or side out, which...

How to Hit a Pickleball Harder – Pickleball Power Tips

Pickleball Guides and Tips Daniel Hawk -
Pickleball is a beautiful symphony of power and finesse. In this article we discuss power. More specifically how to hit a pickleball harder. This...

Where to Stand In Pickleball: A Beginner’s Guide to Pickleball Position

Pickleball Reviews Jay Kelly -
If you’re a newer pickleball player and have started getting the hang of the rules, the scoring, and the basics of the game, one...

The Top 10 Pickleball Drills

Pickleball Guides and Tips Daniel Weiner -
Many of the most important skills in pickleball are difficult to master during a game. Without a controlled approach for learning how to get...

Top Pickleball Footwork Drills To Transform your Game

Pickleball Guides and Tips Michael Prodor -
You invest in your shoes, paddles, balls, and even socks, but how much do you invest in your footwork and getting in a position...

Pickleball Double Hit Rules: What the Verdict?

Beginner Guides And Tips Daniel Hawk -
Beyond the double bounce rule, non volley zone protocol, and some funky scoring, pickleball rules for the most part are quite straightforward and logical. The...

Do Pickleball Paddles Wear Out?

Pickleball Guides and Tips Daniel Hawk -
The short answer is "yes," pickleball paddles do wear out, but much like the sport of pickleball itself, this question seems simple enough but...

5 Best Pickleball Paddles For Beginners

Pickleball Paddles Jay Kelly -
Let's face the facts. Pickleball has exploded in popularity, and now there are so many paddles in all shapes, sizes, and price ranges to...

Lead Tape For Pickleball Paddles: Is it Legal And Why Do it?

Pickleball Guides and Tips Jay Kelly -
Sometimes a pickleball paddle is ALMOST perfect, but something is missing. Adding lead tape to your pickleball paddle can fill that missing link and...

How To Choose the Perfect Pickleball Team Names

Beginner Guides And Tips Michael Prodor -
What makes a great Team Name?  You might not have heard this (in the last hour), but Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the world....

Playing Pickleball On Clay Courts – Is It Possible?

Pickleball Guides and Tips Jay Kelly -
If you come from a tennis background or ever watched the French Open, you have noticed that they were playing on a court made...

Essential Pickleball Terms and Lingo To Add To Your Vocabulary!

Beginner Guides And Tips Michael Prodor -
Hey, are you new to pickleball or just want to sound cool, by knowing all the hip and happening pickleball jargon and jive? Well,...

Singles Pickleball Strategy: Top 10 Tips To Improve Your Game!

Beginner Guides And Tips Daniel Hawk -
Singles pickleball strategy is much different than doubles' pickleball. High-level doubles players must master the finesse game; drops, dinks, and resets become vital while...

Graphite Vs. Composite Pickleball Paddles

Pickleball Guides and Tips Michael Prodor -
Graphite vs. composite pickleball paddles, which one to choose to level up your game? Paddles these days come with so many options that can...

Top 5 Best Edgeless Pickleball Paddles 2022 – Reviews

Pickleball Paddles Jay Kelly -
Edgeless pickleball paddles are the modern standard of pickleball paddles. The edge guard was an essential part of the overall construction. Pickleball paddles are...

10 Pickleball Volley Tips to Improve Your Game

Beginner Guides And Tips Daniel Weiner -
If you want to become a more consistent player who can return fast, tricky shots, learning some pickleball volley tips can get you going...

Top 10 Pickleball Doubles Strategy Tips To Help you Win More Games!

Beginner Guides And Tips Daniel Hawk -
Doubles' pickleball strategy is extremely simple and fiendishly complex. There are many levels of pickleball players ranging from a complete novice with no prior...

Our Favorite Asics Pickleball Shoes – Comparision & Reviews

Pickleball Reviews Jay Kelly -
Asics has been a leader in all sports shoes for almost 70 years. From basketball shoes to court shoes, they've always adapted to include...