The 2024 Major League Pickleball (MLP) Premier season has come to an electrifying close with the final showdown at the USTA National Campus in Orlando this past weekend.
It’s not surprising that most players learn the basics of the game and then continue playing without fully understanding the complete set of pickleball rules.
Over the years of playing pickleball there’s been a few common phrases, but one that stands out is “It’s all about the third shot drop.” However, is this still the case?
Why is it that in pickleball you can have a long rally that’s highlight reel worthy but the point ends with someone hitting off the edge of the paddle and the ball falls into the net?
Really, what is the difference between a pickleball lesson and a clinic? Or a workshop versus a camp? Really, there’s not much differentiating any of these examples of programming.
Do you get caught with your paddle tipped in one direction or the other? Many players feel more confident playing their forehand or backhand. Yes, backhand can be favoured in pickleball.
These days, pickleball is almost as much about equipment as it is about skill. While choosing the right paddle is crucial - not to mention a really fun process to go through - many players overlook ...
