The thought has been swirling around in my head for about a month now: I should just write an article suggesting we start calling singles pickleball something different, because it has none of the redeeming qualities of actual pickleball (aka doubles). I even said in a staff meeting last week that I’d be fine if […]
After more than a month off, the PPA Tour will be back in action this week with the second Slam of the season: The Atlanta Pickleball Championships. The tournament is one of four Slams on the schedule this season, offering 2,000 ranking points to the winner, which means most of the top players are in attendance […]
Even though pickleball paddles are lighter and generally easier to swing than tennis rackets, tennis elbow is still a common injury for pickleball players of all skill levels. If you’re experiencing elbow discomfort while playing pickleball, it might be time to consider switching to a different paddle. Even a minor change in the swingweight (a measurement […]
Andre Agassi recently gave an interview to Fox News detailing his rising interest in everything pickleball and looking back on his professional debut at the U.S. Open last month. The eight-time tennis Grand Slam winner teamed up with world No. 1 women’s player Anna Leigh Waters and defeated 13-year-old Stevie Petropouleas and 16-year-old Tristan Dussault […]
We’ve all heard it on the court and probably have said it to a partner or our opponents at some point after they hit a counter-attack for a winner: “Good hands.” But oftentimes hand speed wasn’t actually what won them the point. It’s helpful to have, sure, but anticipation is often more important to hitting […]
Our friends at Enhance Pickleball recently sent us their latest Dink Master 3.0 training aid, and we can report that this tool makes practicing easy, fun and most importantly has improved various aspects of our games in a short time. A reliable drilling buddy is hard to come by, but the Dink Master 3.0 makes it incredibly […]
Our friends at Enhance Pickleball recently sent us their latest Dink Master 3.0 training aid, and we can report that this tool makes practicing easy, fun and most importantly has improved various aspects of our games in a short time. A reliable drilling buddy is hard to come by, but the Dink Master 3.0 makes it incredibly […]
Four-time Super Bowl champion tight end Rob Gronkowski will host a charity pickleball tournament later this month in Massachusetts. The former New England Patriot and Tampa Bay Buccaneer star has partnered with the Jimmy Fund and the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation to put on the second-annual Pickleball for a Purpose tournament, which will support both […]
Competing at the highest level demands intense practice, but it’s also crucial to understand the importance of off-court habits. When I was growing up playing tennis, I had really poor recovery habits and that led to me having to sit out for 1 year when I was in middle school and 9 months in high school. […]
The PPA Tour Asia has announced its first-ever events, with five initial tournaments to be held this summer and fall, the league said in a news release Monday. The tournaments that have been announced will be held in China, Japan and Malaysia, with more events expected to be added to the calendar soon. Malaysia will […]
