The second episode of a new JOOLA video series called “Two Zeroes and a pro” was recently released. The series is highlighting the players and stories from PPA Challenger events. The PPA Challenger Series, which launched earlier this year, is designed to give lower level pros and aspiring amateur players a shot at earning PPA Tour rankings points and cash […]
A lot has happened since our last power rankings. The Dallas Flash lost for the first (and second) time at MLP St. Louis this weekend, Ben Johns was traded to the Los Angeles Mad Drops, the New Jersey 5s made a change to their men’s starting lineup, the Columbus Sliders got over the hump vs. […]
Several teams have made big changes in the past week ahead of the Major League Pickleball trade deadline, and we’re here to recap all the moves. Even the deadline itself was changed multiple times, which allowed the biggest blockbuster of them all to go through. The trade deadline was originally supposed to be July 14, […]
The Los Angeles Mad Drops have acquired world No. 1 men’s player Ben Johns in a blockbuster trade that drastically changes the outlook for LA as the Major League Pickleball season heads into the closing stretch. The trade involves three teams: LA, Carolina (Johns’ previous team) and Utah. The terms of the deal, according to […]
At first, pickleball seems simple. You learn how to keep score, follow the basic rules like the non-volley zone and the two-bounce rule and feel like you understand the game. But hidden within these rules is something much smarter. The design of pickleball doesn’t just make it easier to learn. It makes it strategically brilliant. […]
If you’ve struggled with the third-shot drop and feel like giving up on the strategy altogether, this might help. When I started playing pickleball, there wasn’t any formal instruction where I lived. We had a few shared courts and a growing group of players who met through open play. All levels played together, and most […]
The New Jersey 5s and Miami Pickleball Club made a significant trade Wednesday that could change the trajectory of both teams as the Major League Pickleball regular season heads into the home stretch. The terms of the deal, according to the league: -Miami acquires Craig Johnson and cash-New Jersey acquires Noe Khlif Updated rosters New […]
Major League Pickleball is headed to St. Louis this week for an event that has been building for months. MLP St. Louis, which is being held at Chaifetz Arena on the Saint Louis University campus, is expected to be one of the biggest events in MLP history. The arena holds more than 10,000 spectators, so […]
When it comes to competing during long days on the pickleball court, nutrition is a vital but often overlooked part of peak performance. Pickleball presents a unique challenge from a fueling perspective. With matches typically lasting around 30 minutes and multiple rounds scheduled throughout the day, finding the right balance between staying energized and avoiding […]
Playing pickleball is arguably one of the most fun things on the planet. That is evident by the millions of people who do it every day. But this article is going to go against the grain. We’re going to talk about not playing pickleball rather than actually playing it. No matter what it is, too […]
