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[Read More](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/from-community-fun-to-court-crunch-is-pickleballs-growth-a-threat-to-local-access) [![](https://blog.controlthet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Backhand%20stock%20pic%20(No.%202395082233)-1.jpg?upscale=true&width=1120&upscale=true&name=Backhand%20stock%20pic%20(No.%202395082233)-1.jpg)](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/speeding-up-the-ball-in-the-transition-zone-key-decisions-for-smart-play) ### [Speeding Up the Ball in the Transition Zone: Key Decisions for Smart Play](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/speeding-up-the-ball-in-the-transition-zone-key-decisions-for-smart-play) By [Sara McInnes](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/author/sara-mcinnes) on May 15, 2025 The transition zone is where the most dynamic action happens in a pickleball game - where the stakes are high and your ability to react and adjust determines the outcome. [Read More](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/speeding-up-the-ball-in-the-transition-zone-key-decisions-for-smart-play) [![](https://blog.controlthet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pickleball%20serve%20(No.%202366388535)-1.jpg?upscale=true&width=1120&upscale=true&name=Pickleball%20serve%20(No.%202366388535)-1.jpg)](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/why-singles-is-worth-the-challenge) ### [Why Singles is Worth the Challenge](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/why-singles-is-worth-the-challenge) By [Sara McInnes](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/author/sara-mcinnes) on April 25, 2025 Have you ever found yourself on the court, squaring up for a singles game, and thought, "why does this feel so much more intense than doubles?" You’re not imagining it. [Read More](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/why-singles-is-worth-the-challenge) [![](https://blog.controlthet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/unnamed%20(1)-Apr-03-2025-01-23-01-9014-PM.jpg?upscale=true&width=768&upscale=true&name=unnamed%20(1)-Apr-03-2025-01-23-01-9014-PM.jpg)](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/taking-time-to-recover-from-an-injury) ### [Taking Time to Recover From an Injury](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/taking-time-to-recover-from-an-injury) By [Sara McInnes](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/author/sara-mcinnes) on April 25, 2025 Pickleball is one of the most addictive sports out there. It’s easy to learn and incredibly fun to play, which is why players often find themselves engaging in long sessions without paying attention ... [Read More](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/taking-time-to-recover-from-an-injury) [![](https://blog.controlthet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Doubles%20play%20(No.%202395082241).jpg?upscale=true&width=1120&upscale=true&name=Doubles%20play%20(No.%202395082241).jpg)](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/why-people-dont-like-pickleball) ### [Why People Don’t Like Pickleball](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/why-people-dont-like-pickleball) By [Sara McInnes](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/author/sara-mcinnes) on April 03, 2025 I recently came across a really entertaining thread on Reddit regarding a video clip of a professional pickleball rally. In two days, the clip had over 1.8k views and plenty of comments. 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[Read More](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/5-ways-to-see-the-game-differently) [![](https://blog.controlthet.com/hubfs/Doubles%20game%20forehand%20(No%20-%201269322240).jpg)](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/no-need-to-fear-the-non-volley-zone) ### [No Need to Fear the Non-Volley Zone](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/no-need-to-fear-the-non-volley-zone) By [Sara McInnes](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/author/sara-mcinnes) on February 23, 2025 The non-volley zone (NVZ) is one of the most misunderstood and intimidating aspects of pickleball. Yet, it’s an essential feature of the game - created intentionally to level the playing field and ... [Read More](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/no-need-to-fear-the-non-volley-zone) [![](https://blog.controlthet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/unnamed%20(13)-1.png?upscale=true&width=1024&upscale=true&name=unnamed%20(13)-1.png)](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/navigating-the-court-together-playing-pickleball-with-your-significant-other) ### [Navigating the Court Together: Playing Pickleball with Your Significant Other](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/navigating-the-court-together-playing-pickleball-with-your-significant-other) By [Sara McInnes](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/author/sara-mcinnes) on February 23, 2025 When you mix love, competition, and a pickleball paddle, things can get... interesting. [Read More](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/navigating-the-court-together-playing-pickleball-with-your-significant-other) [![](https://blog.controlthet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/unnamed%20(11)-2.png?upscale=true&width=1024&upscale=true&name=unnamed%20(11)-2.png)](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/elements-of-pickleball-that-keep-me-coming-back) ### [Elements of Pickleball That Keep Me Coming Back](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/elements-of-pickleball-that-keep-me-coming-back) By [Sara McInnes](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/author/sara-mcinnes) on January 28, 2025 All too soon, pickleball became one of my favorite sports, and there are many reasons why it grabs me every time I step onto the court. 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