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The Pickleball Paradox: A Fun Game with a Costly Impact 🏓💰

Mason Kelley

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Could the seemingly innocent game of pickleball be the culprit behind a surge in injuries and, consequently, a rise in healthcare utilization? This is the startling news that sent shockwaves through health insurance companies, causing their shares to plummet earlier this month, according to the sharp-eyed analysts at ...

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KABOOM! Denver’s Dazzling Pickleball Showcase: The Denver Open Sponsored by Vizzy

Mikhail Ricci

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Prologue: OMG, I can't believe I almost missed this. I live in Denver, I eat, sleep and defecate pickleball. Our site has covered the upcoming camp pickleball opening next year, and we're thrilled about the pickleball experience at Coors Field later this summer. Yet, perhaps the biggest pickleball event of the ...

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Selkirk SLK Atlas Paddle Review: Wide Body Control for Beginners

Mikhail Ricci

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Bottom Line: The SLK Graphite Atlas Control Widebody Paddle is a solid option for new players seeking a control paddle. With its dual-layer graphite face and polymer PowerCore, this medium-weight paddle delivers consistent performance, a responsive touch, and robust power. Its extended handle provides ...

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🎉Get Your Pickles Out! All Nude Pickleball Tournament on the 4th 🎉

Mikhail Ricci

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This Fourth of July, forget the fireworks, it's all about setting off sparks in an entirely new way! Deep in the heart of Central Florida, where even the air sweats, a unique event is set to light up the night: the 4th annual Clothing Independence Day Tournament at the Cypress Cove Nudist Resort in Kissimmee. (Yes, ...

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The Ultimate Portable Pickleball Net Buying Guide

Cassie Montenegro

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The importance of portability cannot be overstated in terms of improving your pickleball playing opportunities. A portable net allows you to set up the game wherever you want without any restrictions. This is one of the great things that distinguishes our noble sport from those tennis heathens: we can play ...

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Top Ten Volleying Drills to Level Up Your Pickleball Net Game

Mikhail Ricci

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Introduction: The Beauty of Drills in Pickleball I remember standing on the court for the first time, paddle in hand, heart pounding with anticipation. The pickleball court, with its peculiar dimensions and distinctive markings, seemed both inviting and daunting. Now, after countless hours of play, I can affirm ...

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Pickle4America Coming to Coors Field

Mikhail Ricci

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This is yuge!! Imagine playing pickleball in the middle of a baseball stadium. Who wouldn't daydream about that? In fact, in a recent survey of the top ten fantasies not related to sex or money, the 9587th highest-rated response was "to play pickleball with my friends at an MLB stadium." Well, your dream is about ...

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Mastering the Lob Serve in Pickleball: A Comprehensive Guide

Peggy Palermo

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Ever tried to lob a pickleball serve and ended up looking like a flamingo on ice? We've all been there. The pickleball lob serve is a high, looping serve that can turn the tide of a game when executed correctly. Stick around, and we'll turn that pickleball lob serve from a comedy show into your secret weapon. ...

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The Drop Serve For Beginners

Brenton Cashmore

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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 ...

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Mastering the Spin Serve: A Beginner’s Guide

Brenton Cashmore

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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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Buy an Axe because The Chainsaw is Banned [new serve rules for 2023]

Cassie Montenegro

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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 ...

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Pickleball Ascendency: $400,000 Metamorphosis of LA Tennis Center

Peggy Palermo

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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 ...

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