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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
Mikhail Ricci 
Cassie Montenegro 
Peggy Palermo 
Brenton Cashmore