Pickleball

Pickleball is a side-to-side game, so your shoes matter. Learn what to look for in court shoes, indoor vs outdoor soles, a good fit and when to replace them.

A pickleball court is 20 by 44 feet with a 7-foot kitchen. Get every official measurement, plus how to mark a court on your driveway or a tennis court.

Eight simple pickleball drills for beginners, from solo wall drills to partner dinking and volley games, each with a setup, a clear goal and a way to progress.

What the third shot drop is, why it matters in doubles, how to hit it, where to aim, when to drive instead, and practice drills to make the shot reliable.

Pickleball vs tennis compared: court size, equipment, serving, scoring, the kitchen, physical demands, cost and learning curve, plus who each sport suits best.

Learn how to dink in pickleball: grip, ready position, a soft repeatable stroke, cross-court vs straight dinks, when to speed up and drills to build touch.

Learn the pickleball serve rules, the difference between the volley serve and drop serve, and simple steps to a consistent serve that never gives away points.

Heading to open play for the first time? These unwritten pickleball etiquette rules will help you fit in, avoid awkward moments and get invited back soon.

Most points in beginner pickleball are lost, not won. Fix these ten common mistakes and you will win more games without hitting a single shot any harder.

Paddle weight, core thickness, surface material, grip size and shape all change how a paddle plays. Here is how to pick the right one for your game and budget.

What is the kitchen in pickleball, and when can you stand in it? The non-volley zone rule explained, with the most common faults and how to avoid them.

Pickleball scoring confuses almost every new player. Learn what “0-0-2” means, who serves next, which side to stand on and how to call the score in doubles.