Is the UK quickly becoming Europe’s pickleball hotbed? You might already know pickleball’s been quietly growing overseas — but based on the latest data, that growth is now anything but quiet. England alone boasts an estimated 40,000 players, with UK-wide numbers likely even higher when factoring in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. And that number … Read more
The 2025 Dink Minor League Pickleball National Championships are officially set for December 3-7. This event represents the highest level of amateur competition outside the professional circuit, drawing the very best talent from across the nation and earning recognition on the DUPR leaderboard. Six countries will also be sending the best of the best to … Read more
Tip 1: How to Get Max Power Contrary to popular belief, power on the serve does not come from the arm. It starts with the big muscles in your lower body, and gets transferred to the ball via your kinetic chain. In order to hit the ball as hard as possible, your whole body needs … 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
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
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
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
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
Rodney Adams was supposed to be starting a new career with the Ultimate Frisbee Association. Now, he’s got his sights set on pro pickleball. It’s exceedingly rare to be a professional athlete. When all is said and done, Rodney Adams could potentially say he had professional offers from three different leagues. Adams is a former … Read more
In a world where kids are spending more time on screens than on sports fields, Malaysia is taking a bold step: using pickleball to get children moving. And they’re not just talking about it—they’re building the infrastructure to make it happen. Starting April 2, every primary school student in Malaysia will have free access to … Read more