Mastering Pickleball

The history of pickleball

A brief summary of the history of pickleball.

How to play pickleball

Learn the basics of how to play pickleball.

An introduction to pickleball

Getting started in pickleball? Here are some tips & tricks you should know.

Pickleball scoring rules 101: Everything you need to know to start playing

If you are a beginner pickleball player, learn the basic scoring rules.

7 basic rules of pickleball

Learning just a few basic pickleball rules will help you get started playing the game.

2024 pickleball rule changes: Everything you need to know about 2024 pickleball scoring rules

Here are your 2024 USA Pickleball rule changes.

Pickleball kitchen rules: Everything you should know about the non-volley zone

Rules of the pickleball "kitchen," or non-volley zone.

Pickleball line rules: What is “out,” who calls what, and etiquette

Learn more about line rules in the game of pickleball.

Why is pickleball called pickleball? How did pickleball get its name?

The theories behind the name "pickleball."

5 beginner pickleball dinking mistakes: Learn how to dink like a pro

Here are five pickleball dink mistakes that a lot of beginners make.

What is pickleball? How to get started playing

Everything you ever wanted to know about the game of pickleball.

Pickleball serving rules: Lines, rules, and strategy

Our top 5 pickleball rules on serving.

What is a pickleball dink?

Learning to play pickleball.

How to find beginner pickleball leagues near you

How to get started when there are no beginner pickleball leagues around you.

Pickleball player positions: Where you should be on the pickleball court

Learn where you should stand on the pickleball court.

Pickleball third shot drop: How to hit it perfectly

Become an expert in the 3rd shot drop.

5 simple pickleball drills for 2 people

Advance your pickleball skills with these 5 drills you can do with a partner.

The rules for pickleball singles: How to play pickleball with 2 people

Learn the rules for pickleball singles.

Pickleball grips 101: Find the right pickleball paddle grip

Choose from the 3 most popular pickleball paddle grips.

How to care for your pickleball paddle

Tips on the best ways to care for your pickleball paddle.

Pickleball transition zone: 7 tips to fight your way to the net

Myths, strategies, and techniques for becoming an expert in the transition zone.

How to clean your pickleball paddle

How to keep that brand-new look for your pickleball paddle.

What is a hinder in pickleball?

How will a hinder affect your pickleball game?

Pickleball etiquette: 13 unwritten rules

Learning how to act in pickleball is an important part of the game.

Beginner pickleball: What skills do you need to get started?

What basic skills do you need to get started as a beginner in pickleball?

Top 7 mistakes made by beginner pickleball players

Here are our top 7 beginner pickleball player mistakes made.

Pickleball vs. tennis: Mistakes tennis players make when playing pickleball

Are you a former tennis player looking to improve your pickleball game?

What is skinny singles pickleball? Rules, courts, and differences from regular singles

Skinny singles is a form of singles pickleball.

What is the pickleball kitchen?

The “kitchen,” “non-volley zone,” and “NVZ” are often used interchangeably in pickleball.

Why is pickleball so popular?

Why is pickleball so popular, and should you consider playing?

Learn the perfect pickleball return of serve

The pickleball return of serve shot is one of the most undervalued shots in the sport.

Power up your pickleball forehand drive: Complete guide

Practice these pickleball forehand drive drills.

Pickleball ratings rules 101: How to rate yourself

How to rate yourself in pickleball.

USA Pickleball-approved paddles

How to choose a USA Pickleball-approved paddle.

3rd shot drop or drive? Select the best pickleball shot for the scenario

When to choose the pickleball drop shot and when to choose the pickleball drive.

Playing in your first pickleball tournament

When should you start thinking about playing in your first pickleball tournament?

The rules of adaptive or wheelchair pickleball

Adaptive pickleball is a sport growing just as fast as standard pickleball.

Understanding pickleball's 10-second serve rule

What is the pickleball 10-second rule and how will this affect your next pickleball game?

Pickleball Erne rules: You can do that?

Learn everything about the pickleball Erne.

What is the difference between a pickleball hinder and a distraction?

How to correctly call a pickleball hinder or distraction.

Beginner pickleball: What gear do you need to get started?

Here are our tips for the beginner pickleball gear you need to get started.

2-person dinking drills to improve your pickleball game

The key to consistent pickleball dinks & speed-ups.

Everything you need to know about all the faults in pickleball

A comprehensive list of the many faults in pickleball.

What is a pickleball groundstroke?

There are two main types of pickleball groundstrokes to learn.

Pickleball court dimensions & layout

Learn all the dimensions of a pickleball court.

How to tape or paint a pickleball court

Some DIY tips on how to tape or paint a pickleball court.

Find pickleball near you: Leagues, open play, and tournaments

Some proven ways to find all the pickleball near you.

Pickleball court vs. tennis court dimensions: Can you play pickleball on a tennis court?

Learn how can play pickleball on a tennis court.

7 most common illegal pickleball serves

What not to do when serving in pickleball.

When to speed up the ball in pickleball vs. playing it safe? 3 balls to look for

The pickleball speed-up shot is an important skill to take you from beginner to intermediate pickleball player.

Pickleball 101: Pickleball terms & definitions

Common pickleball terms you would know before your first pickleball play.

The differences between indoor vs. outdoor pickleball balls

How a pickleball ball can affect your performance on the court.

Beginner pickleball tips that no one tells you

As you learn the official rules of pickleball, you will also want to learn court etiquette and other unspoken rules of the pickleball court.

6 tips to avoid pickleball injuries

What are the common pickleball injuries and how do you prevent them from happening?

Power and control pickleball paddles: Which is right for you?

Learn the differences between power and control pickleball paddles.

Pickleball clothing: What *not* to wear

There are some very specific rules on clothing when playing pickleball.

Indoor vs. outdoor pickleball play

There are many differences between outdoor vs. indoor pickleball play.

The perfect pickleball lob to frustrate your opponents

Learn more about the goal of the pickleball lob, the mechanics of how to hit it, WHEN to hit it, and how to disguise your next lob.

Should you play pickleball with your spouse?

If you are considering playing pickleball with your spouse or other significant other, you may want to consider a few things before getting started.

What is a pickleball let serve? What happens when the ball hits the net

Can the pickleball ball hit the net, during a serve or during regular play?

7 tips to beat a pickleball banger: How to defend the drive

If you constantly play against pickleball bangers — players who are constantly driving the ball back to you, making it harder to hit — here are some tips to counter that drive.

How to hit the pickleball 4th shot

Learn to respond to the serving team’s 3rd shot.

Everything to know about pickleball ball rules

Some of the top pickleball ball rules from USA Pickleball.

Pickleball transition zone: How to read your opponent

The pickleball transition zone (aka “No Man’s Land”) is the awkward area between the baseline and the kitchen.

11 commonly misunderstood pickleball rules

What are some of the most commonly misunderstood pickleball rules?

3 pickleball mistakes killing your 3rd shot drop in pickleball

Learn how to fix the mistakes that are killing your pickleball third shot drop.

Pickleball rally scoring vs. side out scoring

What is the difference between side out scoring and rally scoring in pickleball?

Pickleball lessons to perfect your backhand slice dink

Your backhand slice dink will be one of the most important shots you can work on when learning to play pickleball.

3 strategies to improve your pickleball topspin: How, why, & when to hit a topspin

Learn how to create topspin on the pickleball ball and how it can transform your dinks and drops.

History of pickleball: Timeline from 1965 to present

Here are some details on the history of pickleball timeline, from 1965 to present.

4 essential pickleball kitchen rules

The pickleball NVZ (non-volley zone) or kitchen area can be confusing if you are learning to play pickleball.

Learn how to play pickleball in 5 minutes

Pickleball rules, scoring, player positioning, court dimensions, and more.

Everything to know about the 2-bounce rule in pickleball

The pickleball two-bounce rule may be one of the most important rules of pickleball.

Pickleball momentum: Kitchen rules in pickleball

The pickleball momentum rule has to do with both the pickleball kitchen rules and the pickleball volley.

Is pickleball an Olympic sport?

Is pickleball an Olympic sport and will it be appearing in the 2024 summer Olympics in Paris?

What happens if a pickleball ball bounces back over the net (without being touched)?

A breakdown of the official rule (sometimes called the Over and Back Rule).

10 most confusing pickleball rules

Here are confusing rules of pickleball that pickleball players most often have questions about.

Finally, proof of how pickleball got its name

Since pickleball was invented, there have been different stories of why pickleball is called pickleball. Frank Pritchard finally cleared up how pickleball got its name.

Pickleball net rules & dimensions (including 2024 rule changes)

Learn everything you need to know about the pickleball net, including pickleball net rules and pickleball net dimensions.

5 strategies to win more pickleball games

5 steps to improve your pickleball game.

The 2 types of pickleball serves

Pickleball serving is completely different than tennis.

5 tips to win every pickleball dink rally

Learn these five tips that will help you win every pickleball dink rally — plus, a bonus tip that's a little more advanced.

5 pickleball tips I wish I knew sooner

Five pickleball tips that you won’t learn in a beginner class.

USA Pickleball: Learn to serve legally

Pro pickleball official Maddie Toren will take you through the requirements that must be met when performing the pickleball volley and drop serves.

4 pickleball secrets to letting “out” balls go

How to predict if a pickleball ball will be “out” or “in."

USA Pickleball: Where to stand as the server

USA Pickleball official Maddie Toren teaches you 5 things to remember when performing your serve in pickleball.

USA Pickleball: How to keep score in pickleball

USA Pickleball official Maddie Toren teaches you how to keep score in pickleball.

USA Pickleball: The pickleball 2-bounce rule

USA Pickleball official Maddie Toren will teach you all about the pickleball two-bounce rule.

USA Pickleball: The pickleball kitchen (or non-volley zone)

USA Pickleball official Maddie Toren will teach you about the pickleball non-volley zone, also known as the pickleball kitchen or NVZ.

Illegal pickleball serves: The rules of pickleball serving

Is your pickleball serve legal or illegal?

Pickleball court etiquette: The rules of public courts

Learn more about the pickleball court etiquette of open play pickleball on public courts.

USA Pickleball: Crossing the plane of the pickleball net

USA Pickleball ref Maddie Toren will teach you about the plane of the pickleball net.

USA Pickleball: Approved pickleball paddles, balls, & clothing

USA Pickleball ref Maddie Toren will teach you about the approved pickleball paddles, approved pickleballs, and approved apparel.

Explaining the pickleball Nasty Nelson: The most controversial shot

Although it’s a legal shot in both rec and pro pickleball, it can be frustrating when you are the victim of a Nasty Nelson in pickleball.

3-person pickleball: The rules of Australian/Cutthroat Pickleball

The rules of 3-person pickleball, also known as Cutthroat Pickleball or Australian Pickleball.

USA Pickleball: Understanding when a pickleball is "in" or "out"

USA Pickleball ref Maddie Toren will teach you the official pickleball line call rules and when the ball is "in" or "out."

What are the differences between USA Pickleball, PPA, and MLP rules?

Learn the differences between USA Pickleball, PPA, and MLP pickleball rules.

8 tips for unlocking fast hands & winning hands battles in pickleball

If you keep losing hands battles on the pickleball court, learn how you can unlock fast hands during your next pickleball rally.

The pickleball “Berne”: How to counter the Erne

Chances are you have seen a pickleball Erne. But what is a Berne shot in pickleball?

USA Pickleball: Your first refereed pickleball game

USA Pickleball ref Maddie Toren will take you through the things you should know when you are playing a refereed pickleball event.

USA Pickleball: Pickleball timeout rules

USA Pickleball ref Maddie Toren will teach you about the 4 types of pickleball timeouts.

5 mistakes beginner pickleball players make at the kitchen line

Learn how to recognize the mistakes you are making at the kitchen line and how to overcome them.

Q&A: When is it time to sign up for your first pickleball tournament?

Q&A with Morgan Evans: If you can keep score and know where to stand, then it’s time to sign up for your first pickleball tournament.

4 pickleball social event ideas for your next pickleball party

There are a so many types of pickleball parties you can throw. Here are 4 pickleball event ideas.

4 ways to hit a pickleball drop shot

Learn 4 different ways to hit a pickleball drop shot, the pros and cons of each, and when to use each of these types of drop shots.

USA Pickleball: Broken or cracked pickleball ball rules

USA Pickleball ref Maddie Toren will teach you what happens when the ball is broken or cracked during a rally.

USA Pickleball: Partner court positioning during the pickleball serve or return

USA Official referee Maddie Toren will teach you the rules for serving partner and receiving partner player positions on the pickleball court.

How to demo a pickleball paddle before buying

How do you choose your first higher-end paddle and can you demo a pickleball paddle before you buy one?

USA Pickleball: What is a pickleball hinder vs. distraction?

USA Pickleball ref Maddie Toren will teach you about the differences between a pickleball hinder vs. a pickleball distraction.

Q&A: Being a good partner during a pickleball tournament

Q&A with pickleball coach Morgan Evans: What are some tips for being a good partner during a tournament?

USA Pickleball: Technical fouls and game forfeits

USA Pickleball ref Maddie Toren will take you through the verbal fouls, technical fouls, and game forfeits in pickleball.

USA Pickleball: 7 random pickleball rules you may not know

USA Pickleball ref Maddie Toren will take you through some random pickleball rules you may not know.

USA Pickleball: How permanent objects may affect the pickleball game

USA Pickleball referee Maddie Toren will teach you about permanent objects in pickleball.

Q&A: How to stay focused in a chaotic or noisy pickleball environment

Pickleball mental game coach DJ Howard answers your questions about mental blocks while playing, mental awareness, and how you can improve your pickleball game.

How to weaponize your pickleball serve

If you want to improve your pickleball serve, the most important steps you can take are to improve your serve depth and power.

The most important (approved) 2025 USA Pickleball rule changes

What are the big changes in USA Pickleball rules for 2025 and how can you be prepared for the changes?