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Blog · Feb 4, 2026

Anna Leigh Waters on Pickleball Drilling vs. Rec Play

One of the top pros in the world, Anna Leigh Waters, recently weighed in on the long-standing debate between drilling and rec play when it comes to improving your game.

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OGIO Pickleball Backpack

Blog · Jan 27, 2026

What to keep in your pickleball tournament bag?

Blog · Jan 20, 2026

How often does calling a time-out “work?”

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Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters celebrate their women's doubles title in North Carolina.

.com·Sep 7, 2026Bright, Waters each claim two titles at Veolia Pickleball National ChampionshipsHot weather conditions did not stop the hot play of Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters in North Carolina.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters competing at the Veolia Pickleball National Championships on Sunday.

.com·Sep 6, 2026Chasing 200 titles: Anna Leigh Waters moves closer to milestone at Veolia Pickleball National ChampionshipsThe 19-year-old superstar was triumphant in women's doubles and singles on Championship Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin competing at the Veolia Pickleball National Championships.

.com·Sep 6, 2026Order of play for Championship Sunday at Veolia Pickleball National ChampionshipsAn electrifying lineup of must-watch matchups is set for Cary Tennis Park.Reads on Pickleball.com

JW Johnson embraces sister Jorja after their big semifinal win together at PPA NC.

.com·Sep 6, 2026UPSET ALERT: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns lose first semi of the PPA season to JW and Jorja JohnsonJohnson siblings take down the GOATs in three games after beating them last year at the exact same event.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright at the World Pickleball Championships

Blog · Jan 14, 2026Clean Winners: the best indicator of who will win the pickleball matchI looked at the stats for the last three years of the PPA Women’s Doubles Finals (Since the start of 2023, missing only two events). More “Clean Winners” seems obvious.Jim Ramsey

Blog · Jan 9, 2026How to Manage First-Match Nerves in PickleballThe lights. The crowd. The first match. Whether you’re playing at your local rec center or competing in a PPA tour tournament, that first match always feels different. The heart…Emma Santerre

Tyson Mcguffin Skechers Pickleball Shows

Blog · Apr 10, 2025Selecting the Best Pickleball Shoes in 2025When it comes to picking the right shoe for pickleball, there are several factors to consider. Everything from your playing style, fashion sense and support and safety features matter. Read…Andrew Gilman

Blog · Jun 18, 2024Pickleball Court Colors — Acrytech Has You CoveredWhen it comes to pickleball courts, Acrytech is the name to know. If you’ve watched or been to a PPA Tour event, you’ve probably seen their work, or even walked…Andrew Gilman

Blog · Jun 14, 2024Pickleball Line CallsThe ball is moving too fast. There’s already a lot of pressure, a crowd in the stands, a medal on the line. It’s just hard to see. Was it in?Andrew Gilman

Blog · May 15, 2024First Pro Tournament ExperienceIf you’re here, dear reader, there’s a real good chance you were – or are – in the same position as the pro players once were. It’s that “first tournament”Andrew Gilman

Tennis and Pickleball Courts

Blog · May 13, 2024Pickleball vs TennisPickleball and tennis have a number of similarities, but the two sports have a lot of differences, too. Many tennis players have either added pickleball to their recreational activities or…Andrew Gilman

ping pong/ table tennis equipment

Blog · May 10, 2024Pickleball vs Ping PongPickleball and table tennis have a number of similarities, but the two sports have a lot of differences, too. Both are fast and exciting and require great reflexes and hand-eye…Andrew Gilman

Badminton rackets

Blog · May 7, 2024Pickleball vs. BadmintonPickleball and badminton are both racket sports, but there are several differences when it comes to court size, game play, equipment and more. Check out some of the similarities and…Andrew Gilman

pickleball paddle meghan dizon

Blog · May 6, 2024Padel vs PickleballPickleball and padel are both paddle sports and are very similar to each other, but there are several important differences when it comes to court size, game play, equipment and…Andrew Gilman

Tyler Loong Erne Pickleball

Blog · Apr 23, 2024What is an Erne?When it comes to executing the Erne and the Bert, there’s no one better to talk to than PPA pro Tyler Loong. We talked with Tyler and got all the…Andrew Gilman

How to serve in pickleball

Blog · Apr 12, 2024Pickleball Serving RulesKnowing the rules for any sport is important if you are interested in getting the most enjoyment possible. And while, at first, the rules may seem daunting, it’s fairly simple.Andrew Gilman

Joola Pickleball Paddle Ben Johns

Blog · Apr 4, 2024The Most Popular Pickleball PaddlesThere are so many choices when it comes to pickleball paddles and Pickleball Central has what you’re looking for. And if you want to know what’s selling in the world…Andrew Gilman

Blog · Mar 27, 2024Should pickleball be your only workout?Lots of people play pickleball for lots of reasons, so while pickleball is a great source of exercise, depending on what your fitness goals are, pickleball may or may not…Andrew Gilman

indoor championships serve recieve

Blog · Mar 27, 2024What is the Most Important Shot in Pickleball?There are wide and varied opinions on the question of what the most-important shot in pickleball. Since pickleball is so popular, and so many new people are coming into the…Andrew Gilman

stacking Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters

Blog · Mar 25, 2024What is Stacking in Pickleball?If you’ve watched the professionals play, oftentimes you’ll hear the announcers talk about a team “stacking.” What does that mean? Simply, “stacking” means it’s stacking the court to achieve the…Andrew Gilman

pickleball paddles

Blog · Mar 22, 2024What is a Delaminated Pickleball Paddle?What’s delamination all about? Delamination has been a popular topic of discussion on not just the PPA Tour, but in all of pickleball. A delaminated pickleball paddle is a paddle…Andrew Gilman

PPA pickleball rules 2024

Blog · Mar 20, 2024PPA Tour Pro Rules Deviations 2024For the most part, the PPA uses the same rules as the amateurs use, following USAP play, but there are a few notable exceptions. And the one everyone is talking…Andrew Gilman

David/Wilson Pickleball Doubles

Blog · Mar 20, 2024Detailed Pickleball Scoring Rules GuideBasics of Pickleball Scoring A lot of people are intimidated by the scoring in pickleball, but truly it’s much easier than tennis and simple to learn. Give yourself a game…Andrew Gilman

Selkirk and Franklin pickleball equipment

Blog · Mar 12, 2024What Equipment is Needed to Play PickleballReady to play? Have you got your ball and your paddle? What about your sunscreen and your water bottle? You’re definitely going to need those. Oh, don’t forget a snack…Andrew Gilman

Anna Bright playing in a singles pickleball match

Blog · Mar 6, 2024Pickleball Grips and How They Change Your GameThere are many different ways to hold a pickleball paddle. Each has some advantages and each has some disadvantages. Read on to learn about all the different “grip” styles in…Andrew Gilman

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