Effective midcourt defense in pickleball is challenging, particularly when players are pushed away from the kitchen line.

Best strategy: exploit the weaker player by hitting more balls to the stronger player on their side. Keep the stronger player honest by keeping them on their own side. This will open up the middle, ...

CONCORD TOWNSHIP, Ohio — This summer, millions of people will spend their time avoiding stepping into the kitchen. Except when they need to, then they’ll rush inside the kitchen before stepping right ...