Spending more time on the court whether you’re playing singles or working on doubles strategy, doing drills, taking lessons, or practicing with a ball throwing machines are the keys to improving your pickleball skills. But as much as we love …
No matter which way you look at it, pickleball is growing like crazy! Part of what makes this sport so popular is the migration of tennis players to pickleball, and many of those idle courts around the US are being …
As we kick-off 2020, we’re excited to announce our collaboration with Rob Nunnery (“Pickleball Rob“) as he embarks on his “Journey To Pro Pickleball”. After just recently starting as a complete pickleball newbie (with a background in competitive tennis), he’ll …
We wanted to share this amazing story from one of our readers. Amy Sparks from Florida recently left this comment on our article about the “Pickleball Health Benefits” and felt we had to hear more about her story. Don’t miss the …
In any given park or sports complex in America, you’ll find groups of people playing all manner of paddle or racket sports. Tennis and racquetball are two of the most popular of this variety of sport, but they offer only …
As one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, Pickleball has been building a reputation as an incredibly entertaining crossbreed of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It’s a sport that can be played by all ages, doesn’t require much money to …
In 2014, news reports called pickleball the fastest-growing sport in America. This oddly named sport has been around since 1965, but in the last decade, its emergence onto the scene as a popular alternative group outdoor activity has catapulted it …
You know how it goes: it’s Saturday afternoon, you’re looking to hang out with your friends and do something active, but you can’t figure out what to do. Baseball requires too much equipment, basketball requires too much athleticism, and the …
We’ve recently seen more complaints on social media about how expensive pickleball paddles are getting. It’s true that many of the newest pickleball paddles on the market are often over a hundred dollars with some pushing the $150+ mark. While …
While talking to a pickleball coach at a local club recently, we asked what mistakes he sees most often while watching his beginner students. It’s worth noting that these were all skills he had taught his students during private pickleball lessons. …
Are you looking for the best pickleball tips to improve your game? The Internet is full of great tips, drills and detailed tutorials for every level, from very beginner to advanced pickleball skills and strategy. Youtube and other platforms have …
One of the most common questions we get from newcomers to the sport of pickleball is: Where did the name come from? I have to admit- it is a pretty strange-sounding name for any sport. When I tell people that …
Pickleball books: As we all know, a player’s skills are sharpened and polished through consistent practice over time. However, knowledge precedes skill, and should not be neglected – we’re talking about the power of books. While there are plenty of …
Proper paddle position is a key skill in pickleball. Having your paddle in a good “Ready Position” can reduce the time it takes you to perform your return shot and reduce your percentage of errors. Whether we get tired or …
Next time you are out playing pickleball – STOP and analyze your body position. Are you flat-footed? Is your paddle at your side? Are your feet positioned so you can quickly move to reach the next shot? It’s easy to …
After years of playing racket sports including tennis, racquetball and most recently pickleball, I’ve suffered from tennis elbow for a long time. Apart from that, in my younger years, I did a lot of heavy weight lifting and my right …
Pickleball is growing more than ever and it’s no longer just a fringe sport with a funny name. It’s become a mainstream sport that’s played in every one of the 50 states and many countries around the world. Several celebrities …
Hate is a strong word and it carries some serious weight. I think of “hate crime” or “hate speech” – because of that I use the term in moderation. I personally don’t “hate” any sport, hobby or pastime. I think …
While the vast majority of our readers have no intention of becoming pro pickleball players, you still may be curious about who the pros are, how they started – and the paddles they play with. Although you never know how …
Pro Tournaments Are Back September 1, 2020 It’s been a couple months since I last wrote. Time is flying. You’ll be happy to hear that we haven’t moved. Impressive, I know. Although we moved to Florida in the heat …
Injury Recovery and Gearing Up (Hopefully) For Tournaments July 1, 2020 I know I told you I’d be writing every month, so I apologize for not having a June update. Life has been rather crazy, so maybe you’ll cut me …
May 1, 2020 Pickleball On Hold Well, what a crazy past couple of months. I think it’s fair to say that no one saw this coming when I started this journey. The California Open was the last pro tournament to …
I leave for the California Open on March 4 and that is the start of pickleball tournaments every single week through the end of the US Open on April 25. That’s a lot of pickleball. Partners are all set for …
Grand Canyon State Games And The Mesa PPA The past two weeks have been a whirlwind and an absolute blast. I’m on a Southwest flight back to Austin right now after spending two weeks in Phoenix playing two different tournaments …