Understanding let serves in pickleball
As with any sport, the nuances of gameplay rules in pickleball are pivotal to both the strategy and enjoyment of the game. One such nuance, often the source of confusion and debate among players of all skill levels, is the scenario of the let serve: when a player's serve hits the net but still lands within the designated service area. This moment can split...
Improve your reaction time with the split step
It’s common knowledge that in pickleball, the goal is to work your way to the kitchen line to help win a point. However, many new players often make one simple mistake when trying to get to the kitchen line: charging forward after the third shot. Not only can this come back to bite you if you or your partner execute an improper third shot,...
Tips for pickleball partner court positioning and communication
When pickleball was just starting to become popularized, players typically only used the third shot to drop the ball into the kitchen. Now, however, many players use it as an opportunity to be aggressive. Now that there are two very different ways the third shot can be played, many players question where they should be standing when their partner is executing the third shot. ...
