Coaching Tips
Rules, technique and ratings explained: how to serve legally, what the two-bounce rule means, and how DUPR works out your number.
23 articles
Pickleball Singles vs Doubles Rules: What's the Difference?
What Counts as a Fault in Pickleball?
How to Serve Legally in Pickleball
What is the Two-Bounce Rule in Pickleball?
DUPR Explained: A Complete Guide for Beginners
Why Anna Bright is Better at Pickleball Than You (And How You Can Catch Up)
What's a Good DUPR Rating? The 2.0 to 8.0 Skill Chart
The median tournament player is only 3.8, and most of the field sits in the 3s. Here is the real DUPR skill chart and what counts as a good rating for you.
If You Want to Get Better at Pickleball, Focus on Your "Floor"
How to Get a DUPR Rating in Malaysia (and Find Rated Games)
Malaysia is the world's third largest DUPR community. Here is how to get a rating locally and where to find DUPR-rated games around KL, Johor and Penang.
How the DUPR Algorithm Works
Win and drop, lose and climb. Here is how the DUPR algorithm actually decides your rating, what the July 2025 update changed, and what the reset data showed.
Pickleball Injuries Are on the Rise in Malaysia - What You Need to Know
Is DUPR Accurate? DUPR vs UTPR vs UTR-P, Explained
DUPR won the rating wars in 2025. Here is how it compares to UTPR and UTR-P, why the numbers never matched, and the honest verdict on whether DUPR is accurate.