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09/07/2026

7 Tactics That Beat Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters at the PPA National ChampionshipsAt the PPA National Championships, Jorja and JW Johnson pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season. Here is exactly how they did it, point by point.

At the PPA National Championships, Jorja and JW Johnson pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season. Here is exactly how they did it, point by point.

09/06/2026

The Real Reason You Keep Losing to Bangers in PickleballMost players try to out-drive a banger and lose every time. Here is how to beat bangers in pickleball by taking pace off and making them come to you.

Most players try to out-drive a banger and lose every time. Here is how to beat bangers in pickleball by taking pace off and making them come to you.

09/05/2026

The LUZZ Cannon is showing up more and more on the pro scene. Get yours here:

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09/05/2026

3 Steps to a Backhand Flick That Opponents Can't ReturnThe backhand flick is one of the most aggressive shots in pickleball, but most players never get it right. These 3 steps will make it nearly unreturnable.

The backhand flick is one of the most aggressive shots in pickleball, but most players never get it right. These 3 steps will make it nearly unreturnable.

09/04/2026

The Real Reason You Keep Losing Hands Battles (And the One Fix That Works)Most players lose hands battles in pickleball because they aim at the wrong target. One simple wrist adjustment fixes your paddle angle and gives you the edge every time.

Most players lose hands battles in pickleball because they aim at the wrong target. One simple wrist adjustment fixes your paddle angle and gives you the edge every time.

09/03/2026

Pickleball Tips for Seniors Who Want to Play Smarter and Move LessThe most useful pickleball tips for seniors have nothing to do with getting faster. Injury data points somewhere else entirely: to court position, shot selection, and knowing when to let a ball go.

The most useful pickleball tips for seniors have nothing to do with getting faster. Injury data points somewhere else entirely: to court position, shot selection, and knowing when to let a ball go.

09/02/2026

5 New Pickleball Paddles That Are Sure to Sell Out QuickIf you're in the market for a new paddle, this is a great place to start. Just don't delay too long – they might sell out before you know it.

If you're in the market for a new paddle, this is a great place to start. Just don't delay too long – they might sell out before you know it.

09/01/2026

6 Pickleball Decisions Every 3.5 Player Gets Wrong (And How to Fix Them)Pickleball decision making is what actually separates 3.5 players from 4.0 and above. Here are the 6 choices you need to start making correctly every rally.

Pickleball decision making is what actually separates 3.5 players from 4.0 and above. Here are the 6 choices you need to start making correctly every rally.

08/31/2026

Why Your Resets Keep Failing (And the Drill That Fixes It)Most players lose points in the transition zone because their resets break down under pressure. This pickleball reset drill trains you to absorb pace, stay calm, and advance to the kitchen with confidence.

Most players lose points in the transition zone because their resets break down under pressure. This pickleball reset drill trains you to absorb pace, stay calm, and advance to the kitchen with confidence.

08/30/2026

The New Jersey Fives Take Home the 2026 MLP ChampionshipThe culmination of the 2026 Major League Pickleball season took place at CityPickle at Wollman Rink inside Central Park in New York City, as the New Jersey Fives defeated the St. Louis Shock to earn their first ever MLP Championship.

The culmination of the 2026 Major League Pickleball season took place at CityPickle at Wollman Rink inside Central Park in New York City, as the New Jersey Fives defeated the St. Louis Shock to earn their first ever MLP Championship.