We’ve all heard it a billion times. Get to the kitchen as quickly as you can! I bet that you’ve been out playing and someone has said this to you. It’s so true and it’s great advice! But it’s a bit more complicated than that. Getting to the kitchen as …
We’ve all been there. The opponent keeps using the same shot over and over again and we keep losing to it over and over again. These types of situations are frustrating for all of us, but there is something that you can do about it. The answer is adaptation. Barrett …
It’s time to talk about one of the most critical strategies to learn in pickleball, getting to the kitchen. Who knew that jogging up a few yards could be so difficult? Well, it is. Barrett and Jana talk all about it from many different perspectives and give you some tips …
I’ve learned a lot of tips and tricks about pickleball, especially over the last year or so. In the past, whenever I learned something new, I would keep it mostly to myself. Well, not anymore. One of the main reasons why I started this website was to teach people what …
How important is the serve and return serve in pickleball? In this episode of the PK Podcast, Barrett and Jana talk about the serve, return serve and what you should be looking for. Spoiler: it’s not power! Head on over to pickleballkitchen.com for more!
Poaching is one of the most controversial subjects to talk about in pickleball. It’s quite volatile actually. You can win games in a hurry and infuriate your partner all in the same game! Amazing! But this subject has to be discussed because poaching is a pickleball technique that is highly …
One of the most frustrating experiences we can have as athletes are making mistakes without knowing the causes or what to do about them. I’ve experienced this many times and I know exactly where beginning pickleball players are coming from. Adding on top of that, it can be hard to …
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 …
One of the most fun things to do in pickleball is to try out new shots. I’ve seen some crazy stuff in my time playing pickleball. But what about all the shots in pickleball that are already established? In this article, I’m going to be sharing with you the basic …
Serving is the first thing a beginner will ever do in pickleball. Well, at least when they play a game for the first time. If you’re a beginner and you need some tips on how to serve in pickleball, don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to …