Playing Tips

Shots & Techniques

When To Speed Up in Pickleball: It’s Timing, Not Frequency

Christoph Friedrich

May 25, 2026

Hand-drawn illustration of a pickleball player on an indoor court, holding a paddle and getting ready to return a red ball, with a net and court lines in the background.

When To Speed Up in Pickleball: It’s Timing, Not Frequency

Don’t Offer Advice Unless You’re Asked

Christoph Friedrich

May 17, 2026

Illustrated graphic of a female pickleball player yelling instructions at her frustrated male partner mid-point, with two amused opponents watching from the other side of the net. Text reads Stop Coaching, Start Playing.

Don’t Offer Advice Unless You’re Asked

Guides & Strategy

One More Shot: The Simple Pickleball Strategy That Wins More Games

Christoph Friedrich

May 15, 2026

Illustrated graphic of a single teal pickleball arcing over a net surrounded by dozens of spent balls on the court floor. Text reads One More Shot.

One More Shot: The Simple Pickleball Strategy That Wins More Games

Shots & Techniques, Performance Tips

Why Your High Ball Putaway Is Probably Broken

Christoph Friedrich

May 13, 2026

Illustrated graphic of a pickleball player winding up for a powerful overhead smash, with an orange motion arc sweeping across the image. Text reads Crush the Putaway.

Why Your High Ball Putaway Is Probably Broken

Guides & Strategy

The Stacking Dilemma in Rec Play

Christoph Friedrich

May 10, 2026

Illustrated graphic of two pickleball doubles partners near the net, one holding a paddle and one looking frustrated with arms crossed, with a green arrow pointing toward the net post. Text reads Just Stack Already.

The Stacking Dilemma in Rec Play

Guides & Strategy

How to Prepare for a Pickleball Tournament

Christoph Friedrich

March 3, 2026

Tournament-ready pickleball player in a deep lunge — a visual guide on how to prepare for a pickleball tournament

How to Prepare for a Pickleball Tournament