The top 5 strategies you need to win at pickleball

The best pickleball strategy depends on your skill level, your partner's skill level, and your opponents' skill level. However, here are some general strategies that can be effective if executed correctly:

1. Serve strategically: The serve is a critical shot in pickleball, and it's important to use it strategically. A good serve can give you and your partner an advantage in the game. You can use a variety of serves, such as a soft serve, a hard serve, a high serve, or a low serve, to keep your opponents guessing.
   
   
2. Play to your strengths: Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses in pickleball. You should focus on your strengths and use them to your advantage. For example, if you have a strong forehand, try to position yourself so that you can hit more forehand shots.
   
   
3. Be patient: It's important to be patient in pickleball and wait for the right opportunity to attack. Don't try to force shots that aren't there. Instead, focus on keeping the ball in play and waiting for your opponents to make a mistake.
   
   
4. Communicate with your partner: Communication is key in pickleball. You and your partner should communicate constantly and make sure you're on the same page. You can use hand signals or verbal cues to communicate during the game.
   
   
5. Move together as a team: In pickleball, it's important to move as a team. You and your partner should move together and cover the court effectively. You should also try to anticipate each other's shots and movements.
   
   
6. Bonus - Adapt to your opponents: Finally, it's important to adapt to your opponents' playing style. If they're playing aggressively, you may need to play more defensively. If they're playing defensively, you may need to be more aggressive. Pay attention to their strengths and weaknesses and adjust your strategy accordingly.

Have you or people in your life gotten addicted to this new sport? We have both apparel and accessories to use both on and off the court. 

Play pickleball, train or simply relax. This performance short is a great choice for pretty much everything. The modern fit means just the right amount of room, in just the right places. Lightweight and quick drying materials will make these shorts the go-to option every time.

Equally versatile, the men's crew is a great option for all racket sports including pickleball as well as off the court engagements. Set after set, this abrasion-resistant fabric never stops feeling buttery soft against sweaty skin. This naturally breathable crew moves from workouts to whatever's next.  

For women, Cropped Leggings work for pickleball in addition to tennis. You can wear them all day (and night). Working from home one minute, hitting the court, gym or yoga studio the next.

Playing in cool weather? These leggings are warm without being bulky. Playing in warm weather? The cropped fit keeps you from overheating. The four way stretch fabric is figure flattering, breathable and fluid with every movement.

A unique rear ball pocket holds up to two pickleballs in place and out of the way. When the pocket isn't used it lies flat and is virtually invisible.

Does the pickleball player in your life juggle work, travel and other active pursuits? The Epirus racket bag collections were created with this exact lifestyle in mind.  The range covers a wide variety of use cases: the Borderless Backpack V2 has a modern, sleek shape which sets it apart from sportier options on the market and has a gender-neutral feel.

The Transition Tote V2 is an obvious choice for someone that is dedicated to both pickleball and yoga.  The padded section of the tote is designed to stow your tablet, laptop, rackets individually or together. The front pocket allows easy access to your water bottle, pickleballs or sunglasses. The inner valuables pocket is secured by a zipper and is the location for your keys, phone, headphones and jewelery.

Looking for more space than a tote or backpack? The Dynamic Duffel V2 has room to store several rackets and all your gear for a weekend while still being more compact than a traditional racket-shaped tennis bag. The bag comes with two shoe bags to ensure that your used gear and dirty shoes are text separate from the rest of the bag contents.