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The Different Types of Pickleball Players You Meet at Open Play

Every pickleball court has its own cast of characters. From the line-calling perfectionist to the paddle salesman and silent assassin, these are the player personalities you’ll eventually meet at open play.

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Gear & ReviewsHealth & Wellness

Why Pickleball Players Get Foot Pain—and What You Can Do About It

Your feet absorb hundreds of impacts every time you step onto a pickleball court. Learn why…

July 2, 2026

Pickleball 101Tips & Tricks

Stop Lunging in Pickleball: Better Footwork Leads to Better Shots

Lunging may help you reach the ball, but it often hurts your balance, consistency, and recovery.…

July 2, 2026

Community StoriesPickleball Stories

Stephanie Lane Has Been Sharing the Joy of Pickleball for Decades

Stephanie Lane has spent nearly four decades introducing people to pickleball. From teaching the game in…

July 2, 2026

Pickleball News

2026 Shake-Up: Why Pro Pickleball Is About to Look Very Different

The 2026 pro pickleball season is shaping up to be a turning point. From major partnership…

February 24, 2026

2026 Shake-Up: Why Pro Pickleball Is About to Look Very Different

Tips & Tricks

Constructing the Point: How to Know Exactly When to Pull the Trigger

In modern pickleball, power alone won’t win you matches. True control comes from point construction—knowing when…

February 19, 2026

Constructing the Point: How to Know Exactly When to Pull the Trigger

Community Stories

Pickleball in Uganda: How Regina Nakibuule Is Building Community in Kampala

In Kampala, Uganda, Regina Nakibuule is building more than courts—she’s building community. From youth programs to…

February 19, 2026

Pickleball in Uganda: How Regina Nakibuule Is Building Community in Kampala

Pickleball Guide

Your First Tournament in 2026? Here Is the New Reality of Competitive Play

Your first pickleball tournament in 2026 won’t look like the local park events of the past.…

February 19, 2026

Your First Tournament in 2026? Here Is the New Reality of Competitive Play

Tips & Tricks

The Highlight Reel: Mastering the ATP, Erne, and Tweener Without Losing the Point

The ATP, Erne, and tweener are pickleball’s most electrifying shots—but they’re also the easiest to misuse.…

February 17, 2026

The Highlight Reel: Mastering the ATP, Erne, and Tweener Without Losing the Point

Pickleball Gear

The 2026 Paddle Report: New Tech, Quiet Cores, and What Actually Matters

Pickleball paddle technology is evolving in 2026, shifting from power-focused marketing to meaningful innovation. From foam…

February 17, 2026

The 2026 Paddle Report: New Tech, Quiet Cores, and What Actually Matters

Pickleball News

The APP’s First Event in Asia Just Wrapped. Here’s What It Meant.

The APP Kuala Lumpur Open marked the tour’s first-ever event in Asia—and a major milestone for…

February 17, 2026

The APP’s First Event in Asia Just Wrapped. Here’s What It Meant.

Community Stories

Inside Project P: Sydney Steinaker’s Night Pickleball Rave in Las Vegas

Project P isn’t a typical pickleball tournament—it’s a night event powered by bass, lasers, and open…

February 16, 2026

Inside Project P: Sydney Steinaker’s Night Pickleball Rave in Las Vegas

Tips & Tricks

The Shrinking Court: Why Cross-Court Makes More Sense

The pickleball court may look like a simple 20-by-44-foot rectangle, but once all four players reach…

February 12, 2026

The Shrinking Court: Why Cross-Court Makes More Sense

Pickleball Guide

The Myth of the “Good Partner”: Why Over-Accommodating Hurts Your Pickleball Doubles Game

In pickleball doubles, being a “good partner” doesn’t mean covering every mistake or over-poaching the middle.…

February 11, 2026

The Myth of the “Good Partner”: Why Over-Accommodating Hurts Your Pickleball Doubles Game

Community Stories

Two Hands, Learning Fast: A Junior Pickleball Player Finding Her Way

At 13 years old, Natalia Simson is already navigating pro qualifiers, junior pickleball events, and a…

February 11, 2026

Two Hands, Learning Fast: A Junior Pickleball Player Finding Her Way

Pickleball News

How Global Pickleball Governance Is Finally Taking Shape

If you’ve ever looked at international pickleball logos and wondered which one actually matters, you’re not…

February 10, 2026

How Global Pickleball Governance Is Finally Taking Shape
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