Overcoming the ‘service yips’ in pickleball
Experiencing the "service yips," a sudden and unexplained loss of ability to serve accurately in pickleball, can be distressing for any player. This phenomenon, often marked by a loss of control and confidence in one's serving ability, can emerge unexpectedly and persist, leading players to question their competency and ability. However, with the right mindset, players can overcome the yips and begin acing the...
Pickleball neck and upper back pain causes and treatments
It comes as no surprise that neck and upper back pain and problems are commonly reported injuries associated with pickleball and other paddle and racket sports. Neck and back pain can be caused or exacerbated by several factors, including rapid changes in position, poor conditioning, falls, and pre-existing anatomical and physiological factors. While playing, frequent movement combined with quick starting, stopping, and changes in...
Understanding pickleball rules at the net: A guide to avoiding common faults
As more people begin to pick up the game of pickleball, there are more disputes cropping up about several commonly-misunderstood rules of the game. Much of the confusion revolves around the rules at the pickleball net, particularly at pickleball facilities that use temporary pickleball nets, which come with their own special rules. Drawing directly from official guidance provided by the USA Pickleball rulebook, take...
