Call it! Talk with your Pickleball Partner
The 2017 Grand Canyon Games (Arizona State Games) is in the record books. This was my sixth year in a row heading to this tournament. In …
Strategy
Tournament of Champions 2016 – Men’s Doubles Final
Tucked in the beautiful mountains of Brigham City, Utah, Pickleball’s Tournament of Champions 2016 is in the books with yet another weekend of the highest level …
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Lessons Learned on the Pickleball Court – Opponent’s Outburst
During my play in a recent USAPA sanctioned tournament, I was reminded of my past lessons learned and wanted to share with you, so IF YOU …
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Smart Pickleball Third Shot Drop
Third shot drop… Figure that shot out, practice it, use it as one of your many shot options and then you’ll be playing some smart pickleball! …
15 Shots to Kitchen Line
The Pickleball Channel uploaded this video, that shows how it took Alex Hamner and me 15 shots to make it to the kitchen line (24 more …
Basics of Pickleball
Basics of pickleball with shot #1, #2 and #3. Here’s some pickleball insight from Keith James: Use it or lose it–your choice. The rules of pickleball were …
Hitting an Opponent
Tagging is hitting an opponent on purpose to win a point. The knee jerk reaction at nearly all levels of play is “Tagging is just part …
Pickleball Singles with Hilary Marold
Are you still thinking about this past Nationals VII? Did you play singles? If yes, then I say good job to you! Pickleball singles is a …
What to Pack for a Big Tournament
USAPA Nationals is only days away – What to pack for a big tournament? While some of you may be packing and getting ready for Nationals, …
Pickleball Dinking Strategies
Many players have asked me where they can find a pickleball dinking strategy guide, a resource to help them on when and where to dink. I …
Lucore Forehand Volley
Have you heard? Apparently there is a shot called a Lucore Forehand Volley! I just learned about it and I (may be a little biased) think …
Don’t celebrate your win too early…
With a million or so views, I’m sure you’ve all seen the men’s college runner who started his victory celebration a little too early and ended …
Pickleball Player Questions Answered
Hi Jen, I loved watching you and Alex (Hamner) play pickleball a few weeks age – taking home the GOLD. I have questions: I’ve been playing …
Pickleball Basics – Stop, Hit and Move
Pickleball 101 – do not rush and run through your shot to get to the kitchen (non-volley) line, you should Stop, Hit and Move. This is …
Is your pickleball plate full?
Hello pickleball friends, I hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday! I’ve got a “tough” question for you… Did you over-eat during the Thanksgiving holiday? I …
Pickleball doubles strategy
Doubles- arguably the most popular category to play in the pickleball world. Four players battling away… now that is some fun stuff! Here are three strategies …