November 5, 2026
Pickleball Girl Math, Explained
A $250 paddle is practically free if you play enough, prepaid tournaments don’t count, and returns are basically prize money. Welcome to pickleball girl math.
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Come for the Pickleball, Stay for Baja: The Story Behind Tres Palapas
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How Pickleball Tournaments Have Changed Over the Years
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Why Some Pickleball Players Love Rec Play but Avoid Tournaments
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Pickleball Girl Math, Explained
Nov
05
A $250 paddle is practically free if you play enough, prepaid tournaments don’t count, and returns are basically prize money. Welcome to pickleball girl math.
Why You Keep Missing the Easy Ball After Making the Hard Shot
Nov
05
Why do pickleball players sometimes make the difficult shot, then miss the easier one? Learn how focus, expectations, footwork, and recovery affect the ball that comes next.
You’re Training More Than Your Shots
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03
Coach B looks at why pickleball players apologize for routine mistakes while ignoring the behaviors that can actually hurt a partnership—and how to reset differently.
Community Spotlight
Why the Easiest Ball Can Be Your Biggest Problem
by Empower Pickleball on November 5, 2026 at 5:03 pm
Plus, Mark Wahlberg hits the court tonight, a mom rediscovers her competitive side, and more.
The errors that are really costing you games
by Empower Pickleball on November 3, 2026 at 5:21 pm
Team USA goes 5-0 at the Nations Cup. Why your reaction to a miss matters.
You Hit a Great Shot. Then What? 🎯
by Empower Pickleball on October 29, 2026 at 4:46 pm
Plus, a remarkable comeback, a slow cooker showdown, and more from the pickleball world.
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