Ah, the Fourth of July. That magical time of year when the grills are hot, the beers are cold, and the only thing louder than the fireworks is your Uncle Steve yelling “LET IT RIP” on his third paddle whiff… Continue Reading →
You show up to the courts expecting the usual: sweaty serves, questionable foot faults, and That Guy explaining the kitchen like it’s the Bermuda Triangle. But then you see him. White crew socks. Calves of granite. Paddle older than your… Continue Reading →
You show up to the local courts to hit some balls, maybe sweat out the weekend pizza, maybe bond with a friend over a few chaotic dinks. You’re feeling good. You brought your water, your off-brand paddle, and exactly zero… Continue Reading →
Welcome to that magical time of year when the sun is actively trying to murder you, and yet your group chat still thinks “we’re on for 5:30?” is a reasonable question. If you’ve ever looked at a pickleball court shimmering… Continue Reading →
It starts the same way every Saturday: “Let’s just play a few games,” someone says, with the kind of innocent optimism usually reserved for lottery tickets and first dates. Fast forward 8 hours, 3 electrolyte packets, 1 sideline cramp, and… Continue Reading →
“I thought we were playing Doubles?” —You, after three games of cardio-less spectating. —You, after three games of cardio-less spectating. You warmed up. You hydrated. You even wore your intimidating wristbands. But now here you are—three points in, and you’ve… Continue Reading →
You played pickleball once. One time. You borrowed someone’s weird paddle with a faded logo and a faint smell of despair, missed 80% of the balls, and giggled nervously when someone said “Stay out of the kitchen.” And now? You’re… Continue Reading →
9 Warning Signs You Might Be That Player Published on ReluctantPickle.com – For the sweaty, the intense, and the prematurely ranked. 1. “Reset the Point!” If you’ve ever shouted this in rec play while locking eyes with someone’s grandma, you’re… Continue Reading →
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