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Don’t Cry Because It’s Over—Smile Because It Happened!

After a heartbreaking MLP Championship loss, Anna Bright reflected on gratitude, growth, and the mental work behind her game. Coach B shares what players can learn from Anna’s approach to pressure, fear, and losing.

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How Pickleball Tournaments Have Changed Over the Years

Pickleball tournaments have changed dramatically over the years. From local brackets and amateur competition to livestreams,…

August 25, 2026

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Why Some Pickleball Players Love Rec Play but Avoid Tournaments

Why do some players love rec play but avoid tournaments? From pressure and ratings anxiety to…

July 28, 2026

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Why Mary Steenburgen Said Yes to The Dink—And Why Pickleball Players Will Love It

Hollywood has finally made a pickleball movie—and it gets the sport right. After sitting down with…

July 23, 2026

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The Best Yoga Poses for Pickleball Players

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Your hips, hamstrings, and shoulders put in work on the pickleball court. These eight yoga poses help you work on flexibility, balance, and mobility between games.

Rally for Her Pickleball Tournament Supports the Next Generation of Girls in Sports

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Rally for Her will bring women and girls together for a pickleball tournament benefiting sports programs for girls in underserved communities.

Why You Keep Winning the Rally but Losing the Point

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15

You can control a pickleball rally and still lose the point. Learn how patience, smarter shot selection, and recognizing the right ball to attack can help you turn more well-played rallies into points.

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What If You’re Hitting It Too Hard? 👀

What If You’re Hitting It Too Hard? 👀

by Empower Pickleball on September 24, 2026 at 5:02 pm

Plus: the truth about pressure, pickleball dating, and a gift your pickleball friend definitely doesn’t have.

The Shot That Actually Tests a Paddle

The Shot That Actually Tests a Paddle

by Empower Pickleball on September 22, 2026 at 6:28 pm

Buying equity in pickleball’s media boom. Fixing your worst on-court decisions.

How Do You Know Where to Hit the Next Ball?

How Do You Know Where to Hit the Next Ball?

by Empower Pickleball on September 17, 2026 at 4:48 pm

Yoga for pickleball, America’s No. 1 club, better sleep, and a $3.4M court complex.

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