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Rules and Strategy

The Transition Reset: How to Stop Getting Picked Off Before You Reach the Kitchen (3.0–3.5 Guide)

Struggling to reach the kitchen without getting picked off? This transition reset guide shows 3.0–3.5 players when to…

February 28, 2026

Europe

The Mid-Game Trap: How UK Pickleball Players Lose Leads to Complacency

UK players often lose leads by easing off mid-game, not by choking late. Here’s the checklist and habits…

July 22, 2025

Coaching

Why UK Pickleball Players Start Cold: Unforced Errors, Lack of Warmup, and Missed Early Momentum

Cold starts in UK club pickleball are common and costly. Use a short, shot-specific warm-up and a simple…

July 22, 2025