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06-05-25

Pickle4 Team

How to Reset and Regain Control Like a Pickleball Pro

When your pickleball opponent turns up the heat, knowing how to reset can mean the difference between staying in the game…

7 min read

Strategy & Technique

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06-05-25

Pickle4 Team

Pickleball Drills to Improve Your Accuracy in Every Area of the Court

Hitting hard can be fun, but if your shot sails long or smashes into the net, it’s just a lost point. Take your accuracy…

Rules Refresh

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05-15-25

Mark Peifer

Backspin into the Net

When your shot bounces and spins back into the net—who’s at fault? Let’s dive into a tricky situation involving backspin,…

2 min read

Murmurs from the Losers’ Bracket

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03-20-25

Frank Cerabino

Beating Children at Pickleball

Pickleball is growing in popularity with the young and if you play long enough, you may find yourself bested by a competitor…

6 min read

03-20-25

Pickle4 Team

The 2025 US Open Pickleball Championships is Set for a Record-Breaking Year

The US Open has captured the hearts of players and fans alike and established itself as the most prestigious event in pickleball….

5 min read

Headlines from the court

One group in Colorado is serving up “simplified pickleball” to help the sport be more accessible to players with Alzheimer’s disease. 

The latest team updates are in from Major League Pickleball. See which teams made trades and which took advantage of the waiver wire period. 

Professional pickleball fans rejoice! 🙌 The APP Tour has announced that they plan to double the number of events in 2025.

Rising Stars on the Pro Tour

Armaan Bhatia claimed bronze at the 2025 US Open and continued his run of success at the APP New York City Open, showcasing his rising talent on tour. In men’s singles, Bhatia clinched his first APP Tour gold in a dramatic final against Alex Crum. After a 15–10 win in the first game, Bhatia edged out a marathon second game 27–25, marking a significant milestone in his career. Sofia Sewing continued her dominant season by securing a spot in the finals and another gold medal, defeating first-time finalist Nicole Eugenio in women’s singles. In women’s doubles, Bobbi Oshiro and Allison Harris secured their first gold medal together as a team. Meanwhile, Len Yang and Thomas Yu shocked the competition in men’s doubles, defeating top seeds to secure a spot in the final against Jack Munro and Aiden Schenk. Munro and Schenk claimed the gold, giving Munro a double gold at the event with his win in mixed doubles. 

Major League Pickleball continued its season with MLP Arizona where the Dallas Flash extended their impressive run, going undefeated at the event. Their continued success was fueled by stellar performances across the roster, most notably from Jorja Johnson, who went 11-1 in her games. While the St. Louis Shock remains at the top of the standings, the Dallas Flash are trailing closely behind in second place.

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