We will be covering this shot in the intermediate camp. In pickleball, the lob can be one of the most frustrating shots to defend—and one of the most satisfying to pull off. But not all lobs are created equal. While the defensive lob (used to buy time when you’re under pressure) is fairly common, the offensive lob  is a more advanced, strategic tool that can catch opponents completely off guard if you use it wisely. What Is an Offensive Lob? An offensive lob is a high, arcin

Oops...the fellow's name was Joel Pritchard, not Bill ....Bill was his buddy. Where does the pickle come from? Legend goes that to entertain their families one summer day on Bainbridge Island, WA, dads Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum improvised a fun game that threw together the equipment they had on hand: table tennis paddles, their old badminton court (but not enough racquets), and a perforated plastic ball. It was a happy mix of existing sports and spirite

This blog has been originally written by Stacy Townshend The sport of pickleball is changing. It is becoming faster and there are more...

In my time coaching players in the 2.5, 3.0, and even 3.5 levels, I have noticed in many cases there is a distinct lack of communication...

When I am out on the pickleball courts I witness players being hit by the ball every day. This happens at times in error and at the times...

Let me share my own story with you in the hope you do not repeat the same mistakes I made choosing a paddle when deciding to start...