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At-home exercises to strengthen your arms for pickleball
Pickleball puts a lot of strain on your elbow, which is why many players experience pickleball elbow at some point in their playing career. When playing, you ask a lot of your dominant arm. When hitting forehands and backhands, you need wrist flexibility to execute them properly. When hitting drives, you ask a lot of your shoulder and bicep. If your muscular systems aren’t... -
How to move from defense to an attack in pickleball
One of the most important skills to master in high-level pickleball is transitioning from defense to offense. In early-level pickleball, when one team gets the advantage at the kitchen line, they will likely win the point. However, as players progress in their skill level, they need to learn how to stay alive in the transition zone and regain control of a point. Doing so... -
Variations of pickleball fourth shots and when to use each
Every pickleball player who has advanced in their game knows the importance of the third shot. But an area often overlooked is the fourth shot, which can be a team’s greatest weapon. Generally speaking, the serving team is slightly disadvantaged because they have to work toward the net after the serve. As such, the receiving team has a slight advantage because they can start...
