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Introduction to Pickleball
From choosing a paddle to strategy, rules, and tournament news, Coach Yoshi shares what he has learned on the court.
23 articles
Introduction to Pickleball
The Complete Pickleball Kitchen Guide: The Real Non-Volley Zone Rules and 5 Common Misconceptions, Explained by a Coach
You're allowed to step into the pickleball kitchen (the non-volley zone). The only thing that's p...
Introduction to Pickleball
No Referee? Who Makes the Call? The Complete Guide to Pickleball Self-Officiating and Line Calls
A coach with 15 years of tennis experience explains self-officiating in pickleball, where players...
Introduction to Pickleball
How to Enter Your First Pickleball Tournament | A Coach Explains How to Prepare and What the Day Looks Like
A complete guide for anyone entering their first pickleball tournament. A coach walks you gently ...
Introduction to Pickleball
The Complete Guide to Pickleball Grips: The Right Way for Tennis Players to Hold the Paddle
Are you playing pickleball with a tennis Western or semi-Western grip? The basic grip for pickleb...
Introduction to Pickleball
DUPR vs. UTR-P, UTPR, WPR: A Thorough Comparison of Tournament and Global Rating Systems
A coach thoroughly compares the differences between various pickleball ratings such as DUPR, UTR-...
Introduction to Pickleball
DUPR Reliability and Half-Life Explained: Understanding the "Certainty" of Numbers
A coach provides a complete explanation of DUPR's Reliability and Halflife. Learn about the 60% p...
Introduction to Pickleball
Dissecting the DUPR Algorithm: A Coach Explains "Modified Elo" and Expectation Formulas
We'll delve into the DUPR algorithm, explaining everything from its modified Elo, expected score,...
Introduction to Pickleball
DUPR vs. Self-Declared Rating | A Coach Explains the Difference in "3.5"
A coach explains the differences between DUPR and traditional self-declared ratings (2.5-5.0). He...
Introduction to Pickleball
How DUPR Works | Why Your Rating Can Go Down Even When You Win, And Go Up Even When You Lose, Explained by a Coach
Why does DUPR sometimes go down even when you win, and up even when you lose? A tennis coach with...
Introduction to Pickleball
How to interpret DUPR scores and level guidelines | What do 2.000-8.000 mean?
A coach gently explains how to interpret your DUPR rating. This article answers the question, "Wh...
Introduction to Pickleball
How to Get Started with DUPR: Account Registration, How to Use the App, and Getting Your First Rating
A coach gently explains how to get started with DUPR (the universal rating system for pickleball)...
Introduction to Pickleball
What is DUPR? A Coach's Complete Guide to the Global Pickleball Rating System
A tennis coach with 15 years of experience gently explains what DUPR is. We'll introduce from scr...
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