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07-09-2026

Pickle4 Team

Set Your Pickleball GPS: How to Choose the Right Goals

Learn how to set meaningful pickleball goals that match your playing style, keep you motivated, and help you improve with...

7 min read

07-09-2026

Pickle4 Team

The Fifth Shot Matters Too: Why the Point Isn’t Over After the Third Shot

Many players focus on the third shot, but the fifth shot often determines whether you successfully reach the kitchen. Learn...

07-09-2026

Pickle4 Team

Organizer Quick Tip: Build the Next Step After Open Play

Open play is often the backbone of club programming, but for many players, it is only a starting point. Learn how to add...

1 min read

06-10-2026

Pickle4 Team

10 Pickleball Lessons from the 10th Anniversary of the US Open

In honor of the 10th anniversary of the US Open, we're breaking down 10 lessons from the sport's top competitors—from strategy...

5 min read

06-10-2026

Pickle4 Team

How to Launch a Pickleball Ladder League That Keeps Players Coming Back

Discover proven strategies successful clubs use to build pickleball ladder leagues that drive participation, improve player...

4 min read

06-10-2026

Pickle4 Team

What Strong Pickleball Doubles Teams Do Differently

Strong doubles teams don't just rely on great shots. They move together, communicate effectively, make smart decisions, and...

6 min read

06-10-2026

Pickle4 Team

Organizer Insight: Think Through Weather Before Tournament Day

Weather delays can disrupt any tournament. Learn the key questions pickleball organizers should consider before event day,...

1 min read

06-10-2026

Pickle4 Team

Trust the Process

It’s easy to measure progress by medals, ratings, or wins, but long-term improvement in pickleball is built on consistent...

1 min read

06-10-2026

Mark Peifer

Rules Refresh Q&A – Do You Have to Call Your Own Ball Out in Pickleball?

If you clearly see your own shot land out, but your opponent plays it as in, are you required to say anything? Discover what...

4 min read