Where Do I Stand in Pickleball? Court Positioning & Strategy for Rec Players
Phase 3: (2-3 weeks) Basic strategy and positioning that actually makes sense
by Monico & Mateo
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The 5 Fundamental Shots That Got Me from 2.5 to 3.4
Phase 2: (2-3 weeks) The five fundamental shots every beginner needs (and the three you can ignore for now)
by Monico Moreno
Beginner's Guide Phase 1 (the first 2-3 weeks)
Essential rules, scoring, and court etiquette (so you don't accidentally offend anyone)
by Mateo Rally
🎄🏓 4th Annual Grinchball: Where Competitive Spirit Meets Holiday Cheer
Recap of the 4th Annual Grinchball pickleball tournament hosted by GTXPBA in Georgetown, TX, at the Tejas Pickleball Clu...
by Monico Moreno
The Comfort Game-Changer: My Skechers Viper Court Elite Review
An honest review of the Skechers Viper Court Elite pickleball shoes from a rec player who discovered the importance of p...
by Monico Moreno
This is What Living the Pickleball Addict Life Looks Like
When the Georgetown pickleball community came together for a fundraiser rally tournament, holiday party, and exhibition ...
by Monico & Mateo
Thanksgiving 2025: The Long Weekend Maintenance Plan—How to Eat, Rest, and (Barely) Move Without Losing Your Pickleball Fitness
Mateo's analytical approach to the four-day Thanksgiving challenge: maintaining enough fitness to not feel like a beginn...
by Mateo Rally
Demo Paddle Review: Diadem Edge BluCore Pro 16
Monico & Mateo give an honest review of the Diadem Edge BluCore Pro 16.
by Monico Moreno & Mateo Rally
Meet Mateo Rally, Pickleball Addict Life Collaborator
We're so excited to welcome our new Content Collaborator, Mateo! 🎉 🏓
by Monico Moreno
Welcome to Pickleball Addict Life
Your journey from curious beginner to obsessed player starts here. Learn about the blog, meet the author, and discover w...
by Monico Moreno
Event: MLP in GTX, Sep 9, 2025
The second MLP-style pickleball tournament in Georgetown, TX was epic! Net Ninjas took home the crown in a thrilling tea...
by Monico Moreno
Event: MLP in GTX, Aug 26, 2025
Local MLP-style team-based pickleball event
by Monico Moreno
Doubles Basic Strategy: Cheat Sheet
Learn the fundamentals of pickleball doubles including serving, receiving, dinking strategies, and communication tips to...
by Monico Moreno