What we learned and what it means MLP’s Season Two kickoff in Atlanta was simply awesome. There was so much exciting and high level play that it was exhausting just trying to keep up with it all. Huge congratulations to not only the Orlando Squeeze on their victory, but both MLP and PPA leadership for …
What to watch for on Saturday Challenger: We are down to two teams in the Challenger League. The top two seeds through pool play have remained the favorites as The SoCal Hard Eights and the Vegas Night Owls will play for the championship today at 2pm. The Hard Eights are constructed really well, with two …
As Season 2 of 2023 kicks off in Atlanta, we take a look at the teams and what to watch and why. Division A Bouncers, Breakers, Squeeze and Ranchers make up the weakest division as far as we can tell. But we expect the Bay Area Breakers to play their way to the top of …
Divisions and differences seem to dominate the headlines. Part of this is because without friction, it is hard to get our attention. These media companies understand that the more turmoil there is, the more money they make. They are in the business of feeding us the drama. Meanwhile this approach tears us apart, pushes us …
We are all aware that pickleball is fast-paced in nature, but it’s not just the quick rallies and sudden direction changes that pose a threat. Players often find themselves in close proximity to one another at the net, where aggressive, high-speed shots are becoming more common. The fast and unpredictable trajectory of the pickleball, especially …
Many of you are probably wondering why a wave of “signed” posts have been flooding the social media accounts of pickleball. Others of you couldn’t tell the difference between a PPA bracket and an MLP Dreambreaker. If you are in the former camp, let me explain, to the extent that I have been able to …
While your paddle skills and strategy are key to pickleball, your body language can be the secret weapon that sets you apart from the competition. Confidence is Contagious. Picture this scenario, you’re playing a heated game and your partner exudes confidence through a certain energy and fist pump, they look at you with a focused …
Movement Away From The Ball We often focus on shots, strategies, grips, and a handful of other skills that all add up to our ability to compete on a pickleball court. However, one crucial aspect that often goes overlooked is movement away from the ball. While it may not be the most glamorous topic, mastering …
As a diehard pickleball player, you probably play lots of pickleball. Perhaps too much pickleball, resulting in muscle cramps. If you have ever experienced the shooting pain in the middle of the night or a calf that balls up during play, it can be a distressing and painful experience. While there are numerous remedies suggested …
5 Tips Every Pickleball Player Should Know As the scorching summer sun beats down and record high temps blister the nation, our pickleball habit cannot be broken. However, the soaring temperatures can present challenges to your health and performance. To ensure you make the most of your pickleball sessions while beating the heat, we’ve compiled …
At PPA’s San Clemente Open, Anna Bright was taking on Kelsey Anonsen and a foot fault was called. The PPA has video replay in place for such instances and Anna challenged the call, but it exposed a flaw in the system. You shouldn’t have the referee that called the fault reviewing their own call, either …
When I first discovered pickleball, one of the things I loved most about the sport was the openness of it all. I was a basketball player, so ‘pickup’ was a very familiar concept. But this idea of ‘open play’ was not common to tennis, where many of these new players were migrating from. Open play …
The serve is the only shot in pickleball that you have total control over. Pickleball was designed to mitigate the serve, the thought being, deemphasize the serve by implementing the underhand service rules to limit speed and the two bounce rule to prohibit servers from volleying the third shot. The game, at the recreational level, …
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In case you were not paying attention to all things pickleball this weekend, The USA Pickleball Nationals at Indian Wells was taking place and while it was held at a celebrated venue with great weather, stunning views, and the best players in the world in attendance, it was not without controversy. A brief recap. There …
Addiction is a powerful thing. You might be addicted yourself, or maybe a loved one or acquaintance has become addicted. It happens. It happened to me. It happened to my wife. It happened to my friends. If it sounds like an epidemic, it is. I am, of course, talking about pickleball. You can’t escape it. …
