Derived from a drill/game learned at a Tyson McGuffin camp, the Third Shot and Net Defense Drill is a dynamic exercise tailored to enhance both offensive and defensive prowess on the court. Operating on a rotational basis, players alternate between executing strategic third shots and defending the
Read more →“People hear that pickleball is a cross between ping pong and tennis, and they treat it like they’re playing ping pong – but they should treat it like they’re about to play tennis,” Elizabeth Chaffin Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Physical Therapy at the
Read more →Last year we reported on the inaugural Pickleball Slam featuring tennis greats John McEnroe and Andre Agassi. This past Sunday the biggest grudge match in pickleball continued this time featuring Maria Sharapova on McEnroe’s team while Agassi was joined by his wife Steffi Graf. Andre Agassi and
Read more →If you are new to pickleball or looking for some quick tips to quickly improve your pickleball game, look no further. Here are a few basic pickleball tips to improve your pickleball game. Target the middle backhand. Target two areas on your opponents. The first
Read more →As compared to indoor pickleball, outdoor pickleball has the added component of battling the elements, as varying weather and other circumstances can affect on-court play. It is important to understand how these elements affect the pickleball, as your shots and overall strategy on the court may need
Read more →At times in pickleball you will need to be offensive with your shots. This may require you to hit the pickleball below the net. While it may seem like a gamble there are 3 shot types that allow you to apply pressure and minimalize the risk.
Read more →Even though pickleball has been around for almost 50 years, it’s popularity is just starting to peak. While a lot of terms used in pickleball have carried over from other sports such as table tennis, badminton and tennis there are many words you only hear in pickleball.
Read more →Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, just outside of Seattle. In an effort to appease their children’s summertime boredom three fathers, Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum created the game. The Pritchard’s home had an old badminton court, but it did not have a
Read more →Water can be a pickleballs court’s worst enemy. Not only can water come in different forms of precipitation, but from under the court as well. This can lead to unsafe playing conditions while also jeopardizing this long-term integrity of the surface. This is why proper base preparation
Read more →Weight is one of the key considerations when purchasing a paddle. See the pros and cons for heavier vs. lighter paddles below.
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