One of the most common questions that I get in teaching pickleball has to do with line calls. It can be frustrating to be on the wrong side of the line call. But on the same token, it’s important how pickleball lines work and how to call shots properly. When …
Throughout my years playing pickleball, I have been all over my local metroplex area. I know the ins and outs of my pickleball community, but if you’re just getting started, it can be a bit frustrating finding pickleball courts and games near you. Fortunately, finding them is quick and easy …
Welcome to pickleball! I’m super excited that you’re here to learn about the basics of this wonderful sport. This is an article for the absolute pickleball beginner. If you don’t know anything about pickleball, don’t worry, I’m going to give you all the juicy details! As a game, pickleball works …
By now you’ve probably heard of this pickleball thing. If you’re a tennis player you’ve probably had someone try to convince you to play pickleball. Or maybe you’ve heard the annoying pings of the pickleball paddle in the distance. But what are the big differences between tennis and pickleball? That’s …
Have you been bitten by the pickleball tournament bug? I know the feeling. Once you feel the adrenaline and the rush of playing competitively, it can be hard to resist playing in more tournaments. It’s also hard to resist that desire to win gold. If you’re wondering how you can …
When people talk about the growth of pickleball, they typically say things like “pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America”, or “it’s really catching on with people these days and has huge benefits.” And although those things are true, I’d prefer to use more colorful terms. The growth of …
If you’re somewhere around the intermediate or the more advanced 4.0 level, getting better at pickleball is a matter of constant practice and drilling. If you want to get better, you have to take drills seriously. You’re probably saying, “but Barrett, I would rather watch my brand new succulent grow …
