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Playing Pickleball Over 50

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Repeat Sprint Ability: A Game-Changer for Pickleball (Especially Singles)

One thing that became obvious to me after playing more pickleball singles is that pickleball isn’t just about skill — it’s about repeat sprint ability.

Strategy & Tips

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The “Drip” Shot in Pickleball: Why Outside Contact Changes Everything

One of the toughest adjustments coming from tennis to pickleball doubles? Not trying to blast everything.

Strategy & Tips

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Learning the 3rd Shot Drive / 5th Shot Drop Rhythm (And Fighting My Tennis Instincts)

One of the biggest adjustments in my journey from 3.5 to 4.5+ pickleball has been learning to trust the 3rd shot drive → 5th shot drop rhythm.

My Journey to 4.5+

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Takeaways from My First Pickleball Tournament

Keystone Pickleball Tournament – Dill Dinkers, Newport, DE (1/31–2/1/2026) I played my first official pickleball tournament this past weekend at the Keystone Pickleball Tournament hosted at Dill Dinkers in Newport, Delaware.