This Old Dog Is Happy to Learn a New Trick Step aside, in-air volley serve, there’s a new player in town! I can still recall the day the drop serve rolled into the pickleball scene like it was yesterday. It was a chilly January morning in 2022, and as a seasoned pickleball coach of 17 years, I must confess I was ...
This is part two of our series on Mastering The Pickleball Serve for Beginners, and we're jumping right into the deep end with a thorough look at spin. Check out Part One of the series to have a solid serving foundation. Introduction Okay, you know the basics of serving: Where in the ...
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Read it and weep: 4.A.5. The serve shall be made with only one hand releasing the ball. While some natural rotation of the ball is expected during any release of the ball from the hand, the server shall not impart manipulation or spin on the ball with any part of the body immediately prior to the ...
A couple of months ago, we were thrilled to hear the news that Denver would soon be getting its very own Camp for Pickleball in 2024. It looks like the boom in pickleball-related infrastructure investment is spreading to LA. Celebrating Pickleball's Rising Stardom Responding to the tidal wave of pickleball's ...
Introduction We need to address the elephant on the court: Jack Sock's unexpected triumph in the mixed doubles category at the PPA North Carolina Open. I don't know about you, but as a dedicated pickleball player, I can't help but feel frustrated and concerned about the dominance of athletes from other sports. ...
Introduction Mastering the serve is a crucial first step to becoming a legit Pb star. Literally, the first shot you will hit as a beginner is a serve. Don't worry; as your friendly pickleball coach, I'm here to guide you through the ins and outs of serving like a pro. I've seen it all: beginners who faulted 23 ...
IntroductionThe Disqualification of Sarah Ansboury and Jill BravermanThe Paddle Testing ProcessThe Aftermath and Implications for PlayersThe Importance of Paddle Challenges and Player ResponsibilityConclusionFan Reactions Introduction A recent incident at the PPA Tour's OGIO Newport Beach Shootout raised ...
A Brief Overview of Ben Johns Ben Johns is a name that echoes through the world of pickleball. He's a professional player who has taken the sport by storm with his exceptional skills and impressive record. In fact, he's been dubbed "The Goat" (Greatest of All Time) by many in the community. With numerous gold ...
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As a retired army colonel who loves pickleball, I can attest to the fact that this sport has been exploding exponentially in popularity. This is kinda good because I love seeing so many new faces but all these noobs have some rather rosy ideas about what the sport can be. While many people enjoy playing and improving ...
We've received some decent feedback about our post on wooden paddles for beginners, actually, that post angered a lot of people. We don't have many Luddites in our audience, and people were angry that we would spend so much time and energy reviewing paddles that beginners would never really use. Well, sorry. We ...
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