Organising a Silent Pickleball Match: A Mindfulness Experience On a crisp Saturday morning in Oxfordshire, a small group of pickleball players gather at the edge of a community sports hall.
Hand Dominance vs. Foot Dominance: Does It Impact Your Style?In pickleball, much attention is paid to dominant hands. Coaching tips often refer to paddle side versus non-paddle side, and players
Are Pickleball Injuries Seasonal? Data from Year-Round PlayersPickleball is often praised for being accessible, low-impact, and suitable for all ages. Yet as its popularity surges across England—from Brighton’s sea-view courts
When to Abandon the Soft Game and Go AggressivePickleball is often described as a game of finesse—a patient dance of dinks, drops, and calculated placement. Nowhere is this more true
The “One Step In, One Step Out” Rule for Better NVZ PositioningMastering the non-volley zone (NVZ), also known as the kitchen, is one of the defining skills in competitive pickleball.
How Overgrip Thickness Affects Paddle Control In the world of English pickleball, players are becoming increasingly discerning when it comes to equipment choices. Paddle cores, surface textures, and edge guards
In this week’s World Pickleball Podcast, Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson talk about the power paddles that are now banned, the Picklr’s Wooden Paddle tournament to celebrate 60 years of
Discover how expectation, frustration, and identity pressure cause skilled pickleball players to lose—and how to avoid the ego trap.
Do Players Aim Differently After Drinking Coffee? A Performance StudyCaffeine is the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive substance. In England, it is part of the morning routine, a fixture of
Pickleball for Teens With ADHD: Focus and Coordination on CourtIn secondary school sports halls across England, a new racquet game is gaining popularity among pupils who often struggle to find
