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Analysis

Why closing a pickleball match is now the hardest part of winning

Closing a pickleball match is no longer simple. At the highest level, taking the lead now means entering…

March 30, 2026

Analysis

Why matches aren’t closing quickly in pro pickleball

From Utah to the wider tour, pro pickleball matches are no longer closing cleanly, placing new mental demands…

March 30, 2026

Coaching

Pickleball Pressure Points: Why 10–7 Feels Harder Than 10–10

Discover the psychology behind late-game pressure in pickleball and why leading can feel harder than being tied.

July 28, 2025