Pickleball is a game of finesse, strategy, and quick reflexes. Today, we dive into an advanced technique with none other than Jack Munro, a master of deception on the court. Jack is here to teach us about one of his signature shots, the bait ball, and how it can help elevate your game by forcing … Read more
OVERALL TOP 5: REFORMATTED: New format features Semi-Finals Saturday and Championship Sunday for all disciplines. FEELING FOXY: National coverage on FOX from 4:30-6:30 pm Eastern on Championship Sunday. ATTITUDE IN THE ALTITUDE: 2,800+ feet above sea level could give an advantage to the Utah-based players. SPRING BREAK: Several stars are out of the country or … Read more
If your opponent hits a good lob that goes over your head, it can be really tough to return! The only way to recover from this type of shot is by running to the back court to hit the ball after it bounces. Thankfully, there is a technique that you can use to get behind … Read more
For the fourth consecutive year, pickleball remains America’s fastest-growing sport, and the numbers behind its continued rise are nothing short of historic. According to the newly released Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) 2025 Topline Participation Report, pickleball now boasts 19.8 million participants in the U.S.—a 45.8% increase from 2023 and a staggering 311% growth … Read more
Pace doesn’t phase strong players. That is a universal truth in pickleball. The stronger your opponents, the less likely it is that you will beat them simply by hitting hard, which means that you’ll need to beat them using placement. If you’re hitting an overhead, and your opponents are pinned at the baseline, they won’t … Read more
Andy Roddick may prefer tennis over pickleball, but he can’t seem to stop talking about America’s fastest-growing sport. In a recent episode of Roddick’s podcast, “Served with Andy Roddick,” taped live at SXSW in Austin, TX, author and pickleball enthusiast Brené Brown sat down with the tennis legend to explore the collective fascination with pickleball, … Read more
There is nothing more painful than missing an overhead in the bottom of the net! Believe it or not, your off hand plays a huge role in how you hit the ball, even though you aren’t technically hitting with it. When it comes to hitting overhead into the net, it usually comes down to what … Read more
The Cayman Islands are getting their first pro tour stop from the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Tour. Set to take place on the island of Grand Cayman, this unprecedented event should be fun for locals and touring pros alike. The APP Tour is putting on this event along with Pickleball Cayman (the host venue). … Read more
If your opponent hits a good lob that goes over your head, it can be really tough to return! The only way to recover from this type of shot is by running to the back court to hit the ball after it bounces. Thankfully, there is a technique that you can use to get behind … Read more
For the first time, I am excited to review some pickleball gameplay. The video, originally posted on Reddit, features two solid 4.0/4.5 teams in what looks like competitive rec or tournament play. For the sake of anonymity, I will refer to the team closest to the camera as the near team, and the team further … Read more