The 5-Minute Pickleball Stretching Routine You Can Adapt to Any Body Over 50
A few seasons back, I watched a player I’ll call Margaret bend down between games to scoop up a stray ball — not even a live point, just…
Your 2026 Pickleball Goals Start with Rest: Why Active Recovery Isn’t Enough
As players set their pickleball goals for 2026, it’s tempting to focus on playing more—more sessions, more tournaments, more reps. But if your goal is pickleball improvement, aiming to play…
Pickleball Goals for 2026: A Fitness Plan Designed Specifically for Pickleball Players
5 Reasons to Focus on Pickleball Fitness in 2026 (Hint: It’s Not About Looking “Fit”) If you’ve been around Better Pickleball for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard me…
Active Recovery: The Secret to Improving Your Pickleball Performance
The Secret to Improving Performance and Limiting Injuries on the Pickleball Court How do you feel these days after playing pickleball? Are you energized or exhausted? What about the next…
Pickleball Foot Pain-Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendinitis
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions…
Pickleball Foot Pain with Dr. Pickleball-Part 1
Dr. Pickleball recommends court shoes as the first step to reducing pain and your chances of injury. But, do you need to have special shoes to play pickleball? I mean…
Eye Protection for Sports
In 1984, while playing a casual round of golf, I heard someone yell my name, and I turned. Even though that injury occurred more than 30 years ago, I can still…
Better Balance Equals Better Pickleball
Want to play better pickleball and avoid injury at the same time? Improve your Balance Today’s post will focus on improving balance as a tactic to avoid acute injury and…
Pickleball Fitness-Are You Susceptible to a Lower Leg Injury?
In addition to playing pickleball, are you someone who regularly walks? Perhaps you’re a runner, or maybe you play another court sport? Those activities contribute to your overall health and…