There’s enough buzz surrounding pickleball now to trick the uninitiated into thinking it’s only been around for a few years. Of course, true fans know that isn’t true. And we have the pictures to prove it. These images, sent to Sonoma County photographer Jim Johnson from a local OG pickleball player, tell an important story from […]
Brendon Long sits down with Jason Aspes to discuss his journey from the poker table to the pickleball court. They discuss Long’s strategic approach to poker and how it can be applied to pickleball. They also discuss Long’s notoriously sweaty hands and how he deals with that while trying to maintain his focus playing at […]
Watching pro pickleball can be overwhelming, even for those who already consider themselves enthusiasts. So we’ve taken note of some of the most exciting or otherwise interesting storylines, rivalries, and projections for upcoming matches to bring you “3 Reasons to Watch.”Here are some moments to look forward to during the PPA North Carolina Cup this […]
At first glance, soccer and pickleball couldn’t be more different. Soccer’s history dates back thousands of years to the Han Dynasty; pickleball was invented in the 1960s. Soccer is primarily played with players’ feet; pickleball is a racquet sport involving “fast hands.” A soccer field is enormous at 81,000 square feet; a pickleball court is […]
Imagine you’re taking a well-earned break from your firefighting duties, playing some pickleball outside of the station, when an errant speeding vehicle comes hurtling in your direction. That’s exactly what a few servicemen experienced during an incident earlier this month outside Tempe Fire Station No. 3. Fox10 Phoenix reports that within a few seconds, a speeding vehicle hit a fire […]
Covering the middle in doubles pickleball often leads to an unnecessary mistake that’s completely avoidable. Here’s the scenario: we have a long, aggressive player on the left with their forehand (FH) in the middle, trying to make her presence felt. Opponents float a ball in the center for an easy smash, but FH and BH (backhand) collide. […]
Some of North Carolina’s most important sports icons will compete against Genie Bouchard, Jack Sock, and other top PPA Tour pros during the North Carolina Pickleball Pro-Am on Saturday, April 6 from 2-3pm ET at Cary Tennis Park. Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour and former players Cam Ward and Justin Williams will join UNC Basketball Legend […]
The weather is starting to warm…which means nudists will start to emerge in full force. And where will they convene to enjoy the outdoors sans clothing? The pickleball court, naturally. At the forefront of this burgeoning movement is Cypress Cove Nudist Resort in Florida, where pickleball has become nothing short of a sensation. Mike Sullivan, […]
A couple days ago while I was drilling, I looked over at the court next to me because I overheard a player giving his friend some mechanical advice that I disagreed with. I paused our drilling session to watch and listen for a minute, but not letting them know I was paying attention. The player […]
Why is it that when I go to the gym to lift weights and exert myself in crossfit-style workouts, my smart watch only reports about 700-800 calories burned…but when I play pickleball, my post-workout calorie burn totals over 1,400? Ok…admittedly, I typically play pickleball for longer periods of time. But still. Suffice it to say: […]
