It’s estimated that a pro pickleball player can volley a ball at over 80 mph. While the average player might not face speeds that fast, it’s still important to learn how to handle a little heat. After all, there’s no need to be afraid of an aggressive volley when you can return it with even […]
Fast hands in pickleball isn’t some special gift players have from birth. It can be trained and improved upon through drills. If you’re a player seeking to improve, you should take this notion of fast hands seriously. It’s all about reaction time mixed with ball tracking and preparedness. Here are a few drills that can […]
No matter your level, the third shot drop in pickleball is often the feared crux of any point. If you’re a lower-level player, don’t worry…Even 3.5s — actually, especially 3.5s — struggle with the drop. But when you think about it, the only difference between a third shot drop and a dink is distance. The motions are […]
It’s mind-blowing to think that most companies that manufacture pickleball paddles have only existed for less than a decade. Six Zero, the Australian company known for shaking things up in the world of paddle engineering, is no exception. Founder Dale Young formed his company in 2022, and within a short time, released multiple paddles that […]
The United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A) announces they’ve solidified their UPA Certification Program in partnership with the third party and independent equipment testing organization Pickle Pro Labs (PPL). The certification will also involve input from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, known for its work with Major League Baseball on bat and ball testing. “This partnership aims to […]
What happens after your third or fifth shot is critical in taking control of the rest of the pickleball point. There’s lots of advice out there about transitioning from the baseline to the kitchen, but one of the most important tips is simply: don’t just rush up to the non-volley zone. Top pro Catherine Parenteau recently […]
As if reaching skill levels over 5.0 wasn’t already difficult enough, pickleball players aspiring to go pro have another obstacle to contend with: the costs of entry. Fan and aspiring pro Tanner Wallace recently tallied up the bare minimum cost to play professional pickleball for a year and posted his results in our Facebook Group. […]
Across the pond, England is preparing for a major milestone in the development of pickleball. The nation’s largest dedicated pickleball club is coming to Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London in early 2025. Franklin Sports, the American brand known for sponsoring pickleball athletes like The Johnsons and for their signature X-40 pickleball, teamed up with MCMX for the state-of-the-art […]
JOOLA has filed a lawsuit against USA Pickleball (USAP) to address the de-listing of their Gen 3 paddles from the USAP approved paddle list. According to a press release, JOOLA filed the lawsuit on June 12, 2024 in the United States District Court for Maryland. “We firmly believe our Gen3 paddles are compliant with all applicable […]
Let’s hope pickleball fans aren’t single-issue voters, because both of the major US presidential candidates have utilized the sport in their fundraising and campaining efforts. On the Left President Biden’s reelection campaign is sticking to two classic activities to engage with senior voters – bingo and pickleball. Seniors for Biden-Harris is hosting a pickleball tournament in Virginia this […]
