In this episode of the Pickleball Kitchen Podcast, Barrett and Jana go into detail about the third shot drop and why it’s so important. They cover all of the details about the third shot drop including why it’s a crucial shot to learn, how to execute it and how to …
The third shot drop is an essential shot to learn in pickleball. If you’ve been playing for awhile you’ve probably had more frustrating pickleball conversations about the pesky third drop shot than anything else. I’m right there with you. If you want to become a top player in your area …
Pickleball is the kind of sport that is both easy to play and difficult to master. This is the hallmark of brilliant game design. The big question is: what kind of pickleball instruction do you need to become a better pickleball player? Over the years I’ve amassed an enormous amount …
It seems simple, doesn’t it? How hard can it be to hold a pickleball paddle? Well, it’s not about how hard it is to hold the paddle. It’s about how holding a pickleball paddle correctly can give you a much better start in pickleball. It’s important to get these fundamentals …
Getting into a hobby for the first time as a beginner can be overwhelming. Sometimes, it feels like your head is spinning and money is spewing out of your pockets uncontrollably. But it doesn’t always have to be that way. Pickleball is in a unique position in that the sport …
Pickleball is one of the most fun and engaging sports you can play. It’s easy to play, inexpensive and borderline addicting. But as with any topic that’s rising in popularity, there are myths and misconceptions that form around it. Pickleball myths have indeed developed in the sport, and some of …
Updated: 04/12/24 The rules of pickleball are important to understand if you want to play the sport well. As you’d expect, pickleball rules are very similar to other racket sports like tennis. Hitting into the net or not letting the ball bounce twice are standard rules that they share. But …
The wonderful world of pickleball is chock-full of passionate players looking to up their game to the highest levels possible. Most seasoned players know what’s what in the pickleball world and thus knows what pickleball brands to watch. But if you’re a new player it can be hard to know …
Note: the picture you see above is not representative of an actual pickleball set or bundle. Pickleball is one of the best sports to play with family and friends. It’s social, easy to set up and extremely fun. There’s nothing quite like playing a fun family game of pickleball in …
No, I’m not talking about dual income; no kids. I’m talking about the softest and most precise shots you’ll ever use in pickleball. If you’re a beginner you’ve probably heard of it in passing. Dinking is one of the most important parts of any player’s pickleball game. And considering that …