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Open Play- The Good, The Bad, and The Unwritten Rules
Open Play- The Good, The Bad, and The Unwritten Rules
If you’re asking us at Pickle Tough, open play is pickleball. It’s where the grind happens, where you meet people, and where most of us spend the bulk of our... Read more...
Pickle Tough Guide to Trash Talking: Keep It Fun, Keep It Smart
Pickle Tough Guide to Trash Talking: Keep It Fun, Keep It Smart
Trash talking and pickleball go together like a clean dink and a perfectly timed smash. At Pickle Tough, we’re all about bringing energy, personality, and a little edge to the... Read more...
“Nice Shot”… But Was It Really?
“Nice Shot”… But Was It Really?
“Nice Shot”… But Was It Really? Spend enough time on a pickleball court and you’ll hear it constantly: “Nice shot!” But let’s be honest… was it? There’s a growing trend... Read more...
The Art (and Danger) of Coaching on the Court
The Art (and Danger) of Coaching on the Court
Pickleball is social. That’s a huge part of the draw. You’re competing, laughing, learning, and whether you asked for it or not, getting advice. Coaching on the court lives in... Read more...
Has Lobbing Gotten Out of Control? The Pickle Tough Take
Has Lobbing Gotten Out of Control? The Pickle Tough Take
Has Lobbing Gotten Out of Control? (The Pickle Tough Take) It happens in every park and every club. You’re locked in a beautiful, rapid-fire dink rally. The rhythm is perfect,... Read more...
The Pickle Tough Guide to (Not Being That Person) on the Court: Etiquette for the Competitor
The Pickle Tough Guide to (Not Being That Person) on the Court: Etiquette for the Competitor
Listen up, dinkers. We get it. You’re competitive. You’re here to win. You’re here because you love the satisfying thwack of a paddle meeting a pickleball, the strategy of the... Read more...