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2026 Rulebook Highlights: 5 Ways Pickleball Is Still Evolving

By Sara McInnes
on January 09, 2026
A new year brings fresh opportunities, and for pickleball players, that means some updates to the official rulebook.
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Understanding Mixed Doubles: The Five Factors Behind the Most Common Mistakes

By Sara McInnes
on January 09, 2026
Back in 2017, when I first started playing tournaments, I actually only entered singles and mixed doubles.
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Top 5 Pickleball Trick Shots to Impress Your Opponents

By Sara McInnes
on January 09, 2026
Pickleball has evolved far beyond its reputation as a casual backyard pastime. Today, it’s a fast-paced, strategic sport that rewards creativity as much as precision.
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When Line Calls Go Bad: What to Do and How to Keep Your Cool

By Sara McInnes
on January 09, 2026
I recently played in an event similar to a house league.
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Simple Reasons You’re Losing Games You Should Be Winning

By Sara McInnes
on November 25, 2025
Have you ever played a game that ended so fast you were left wondering what even happened? You can’t figure it out because it’s all just a blur.
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Backing Up in Pickleball: A Step in the Right Direction?

By Sara McInnes
on October 31, 2025
I’ve been noticing that more and more players are taking a step backwards to fire the ball.
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The Art of Lobbing

By Sara McInnes
on October 31, 2025
Lobbing in pickleball is a bit like adding a twist to a familiar tune: unexpected, strategic, and occasionally controversial.
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Is Team Play Taking Over?

By Sara McInnes
on September 19, 2025
The first Major League Pickleball (MLP) event, which occurred in the latter half of 2021, was also the first large-scale team event for the sport.
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Sharpen Your Game: 2-Person Pickleball Drills That Actually Work

By Sara McInnes
on August 29, 2025
Let’s face it - pickleball drills aren’t exactly what people call “fun.”
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The Social Impacts of Pickleball

By Sara McInnes
on August 29, 2025
Before entering the world of pickleball, I was fully immersed in soccer and downhill skiing.
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