Dinking in pickleball makes it unique from other paddle sports. Although dink is also a shot in tennis, it goes differently in pickleball. As a beginner in the sport, you might think it's a difficult shot and only professionals can do it. Well, I beg to disagree. A dink shot is for any pickleball player […]
Some experienced pickleball players might argue that the third shot drop is not for beginners. Well, I beg to disagree. If a beginner can already adapt to the sport, I think we can call them advanced beginners. If you’re among them and aiming to be an intermediate player, this guide is for you. Doing a […]
If you’re a beginner in pickleball and want to improve, you should master how to stay out of the non-volley zone when volleying. Otherwise, you’ll be violating the kitchen rule. One way to do this is to learn how to toe the line. Now, you’ll probably ask, “So, where should I stand if I need […]
If you're new to pickleball and have watched some games, you might think returning a serve seems simple. Well, it looks easy but can be challenging if you are the one doing it. You could lose a point if you return the ball incorrectly in an actual game. The return of serve is one of […]
UTR Sports announced Franklin Sports as the official ball supplier for its amateur pickleball events. Consequently, all 2024 UTR Sports Pickleball Amateur Series players will use Franklin X-40 balls. The said partnership is expected to enhance further the players’ experience in the fastest-growing sport in the United States. The Franklin X-40 is also the official […]
All pickleball players are given a chance to serve the ball. As a beginner in the sport, you should learn how to serve the ball correctly and effectively. Otherwise, your opponent will get annoyed, and worst of all, you will commit errors frequently. The best thing about serving the ball is being in complete control. […]
As a pickleball player, you should always feel comfortable with your paddle. If your paddle grip is too small, you may add an overgrip instead of replacing your paddle. This layer will increase your grip size, help you play more efficiently, and win matches. This step-by-step guide will teach you to add an overgrip to […]
Mississippi is among the states with the least number of pickleball courts. It's also not included in the top 20 pickleball-obsessed states. But then, it does not necessarily mean there will be no pickleball tournaments in the Magnolia State in 2024. In fact, there are 19 pickleball events in Mississippi this year. One is sanctioned […]
Tennessee is not the best state for pickleball, but definitely not the worst. So far, there are over 220 pickleball courts in the Volunteer State. When it comes to tournaments, the numbers are also increasing fast. As of this writing, there are 25 pickleball tournaments in Tennessee in 2024. One is for the PPA Tour, […]
Pennsylvania now has over 440 pickleball courts and consistently lands in the top 10 pickleball-obsessed states. For these reasons, you can also expect the Keystone State to have many major tournaments in 2024. But so far, we only found 28 pickleball tournaments in Pennsylvania this year. Yet, we believe more will come in the coming […]
Picklepow started when a group of friends came together over a shared bond – Pickleball! After playing for years, they created a resource to teach others and connect them to courts across the country. Need a new hobby? You might've just found it!
