Pickleball Dynamics
These articles discuss pickleball trajectories and how they are affected by aerodynamic drag, topspin, and wind.
Pickleball Dynamics
These articles discuss pickleball trajectories and how they are affected by aerodynamic drag, topspin, and wind.
Improving Serve Accuracy with Topspin
Your ideal serve will consistently land in-bounds and will arrive in your opponent’s court at the desired location and velocity. Discovering your...
Read MoreWhy Do New Pickleballs Have More “Pop”?
In a previous article, “How Many Games will a Pickleball Last?”, we determined that the stiffness of the ball is not the...
Read MoreHow Many Games Will a Pickleball Last?
We all know that as we play, pickleballs start to wear, become soft, lose their ability to bounce, and eventually crack. What...
Read MoreWhy Does Height Equal Speed?
In previous articles, we mentioned that balls hit at greater heights can result in greater speed; however, what exactly is the relationship...
Read MoreCan Topspin Enable a Faster Serve?
The topic of pickleball topspin seems to be a little contentious. On one hand, there are bloggers and players who claim that...
Read MoreHow Does Aerodynamic Drag Affect a Pickleball?
Aerodynamic drag is always present in pickleball, and is dependent on numerous variables, including the speed, mass and surface condition of the...
Read MoreAvoid Pickleball Mis-Hits
A well-hit pickleball will contact the paddle at its “sweet spot” and the paddle face will be properly positioned so that it...
Read MoreHow Fast is a Pickleball Serve?
The serve and return are perhaps the two most important shots in a game of pickleball. On the serving side, a fast...
Read MorePickleball Equations of Motion
Although there are several forces acting on a pickleball while it is flight, gravity is prevalent. It is considered to be the...
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