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01-27-2025

Pickle4 Team

Balance Your Backhand

At times, pickleball players will mishit their backhand shots – for instance, their backhand dinks – because...

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01-27-2025

Mark Peifer

Q&A – Short Serve Error?

By Mark Peifer, USA Pickleball Certified Referee; Past Chairman, USA Pickleball Rules Committee QUESTION: My opponent’s...

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01-07-2025

Mark Peifer

Q&A – Was That a Distraction?

By Mark Peifer, USA Pickleball Certified Referee; Past Chairman, USA Pickleball Rules Committee QUESTION: My opponent hit...

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01-07-2025

Pickle4 Team

Make a Decision and Commit to It

Decision making on the pickleball court is crucial to securing victory. Good shot selection and the ability to play higher...

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01-07-2025

Pickle4 Team

Act and React: Tips to Turn Defense into Offense on the Pickleball Court

In the fast-paced world of pickleball, the age-old adage “the best defense is a good offense” rings truer than ever....

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01-07-2025

Frank Cerabino

My Pickleball Resolutions for 2025: More Fun, Less Sciatica

As we step into this new year, it's the perfect opportunity to focus on the areas we would like to improve in our pickleball...

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12-30-2024

Mark Peifer

2025 Pickleball Rule Changes to Know

USA Pickleball has announced several rule changes for the upcoming 2025 Rulebook. 📒 Amendments introduce a format for...

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12-30-2024

Frank Cerabino

Partnering with a Giant: Hitting the Wall in Pickleball 

We admit it—drilling isn’t all that fun. But the primary mission of drilling isn’t fun, it’s developing the mechanics...

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12-30-2024

Pickle4 Team

2025 Pickleball Tournament Calendar: Insights Into the Best Events in the Coming Year

The explosive growth of pickleball has led to an increasing slate of tournaments across the country. Set yourself up for...

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