Pickleball Central Blog

Meet The Pros - Kaitlyn Christian

by elizaled on May 21, 2019

Meet The Pros – Kaitlin Christian Kaitlyn Christian, USAPA Margaritaville Nationals Kaitlyn Christian is a … read more

What Paddles Did the Pros Use at the 2019 US Open?

by laurapbc on May 18, 2019

The paddle may not make player, and changing your gear won't turn into a pro overnight... but using high quality equipment can i … read more

Meet The Pros - Terry Brine

by elizaled on May 14, 2019

Meet The Pros – Terry Brine Barrie Hill and Terry Brine - Canadian GOLD Terry Brine enjoys competing with … read more

A How-To Guide on Predicting Pickleball Spin

by laurapbc on May 9, 2019

One of the most difficult aspects of pickleball for beginners and even intermediate players is learning how to handle spin. At … read more

Has Pickleball Gone Mainstream Yet?

by laurapbc on May 8, 2019

It seems every day we see more news articles announcing, 'Unknown sport experiences astonishing growth!' or, 'Game nobody's hear … read more

Where to View Games from the 2019 US Open Pickleball Championships

by laurapbc on May 4, 2019

The US Open has been in full swing since the beginning of this week in Naples, FL, full of outstanding pickleball talent and i … read more

Meet The Pros - Glenn Lucey

by elizaled on May 1, 2019

Meet The Pros - Glenn Lucey Glenn Lucey Bronze Medal, 2018 USAPA Margaritaville Nationals Glenn Lucey is a … read more

Meet the Pros - Lenny Chimino

by elizaled on Apr 20, 2019

Meet The Pros - Lenny Chimino MD 5.0 65-69 at the 2018 Southwest Regional -  Al Hager & Mark Freidenberg - Bronze, , L … read more

Easy and Effective Pickleball Hand-Eye Coordination Drills

by laurapbc on Apr 17, 2019

A wide variety of techniques go into pickleball skill development, but as much as areas like footwork and ball placement matte … read more

3rd Bainbridge Cup Arriving in Germany - Are You Team North America or Europe?

by laurapbc on Apr 10, 2019

This summer an exciting showdown will happen between two powerhouse pickleball teams representing North America and Europe at th … read more

Meet The Pros - Steve Deakin

by elizaled on Apr 5, 2019

Meet The Pros - Steve Deakin Steve Deakin at 2018 USAPA Nationals, Indian Wells When I first reached out to Steve, I thought he … read more

Pickleball Ball Holders and Storage Ideas

by laurapbc on Apr 3, 2019

When you're playing pickleball, especially in an area with multiple games, it's a given that balls will end up scattered across … read more

Test Your Indoor Pickleball Skills at the Finnish Open

by laurapbc on Mar 28, 2019

This week the U.S. is hosting the lnternational Indoor Pickleball Championships in Centralia, but there's another competition com … read more

Randy Wince Adds Extra Fun to Pickleball with Unique Events

by laurapbc on Mar 27, 2019

Randy Wince gives his local group of picklers plenty to look forward to thanks to the fun activities he plans every month at the … read more

Play at the 2019 French Open and Explore the Medieval Village of Fayence

by laurapbc on Mar 22, 2019

France is renowned among many for its food, fragrances and fashion, but if that wasn't enough to entice you to visit, you can no … read more

Should You Want to Win in Rec Play?

by laurapbc on Mar 16, 2019

Recreational play means a variety of things to picklers depending on who you ask. Almost everyone would prefer to win even in re … read more

Three Fans Pitch Pickleball and Win Support for Local Courts

by laurapbc on Mar 13, 2019

Here's a unique and interesting way several individuals have gained support for pickleball: The art of the pitch! In thi … read more

Mumbai's JMD Youth Club Funds 2 Courts to Expand the Game in India

by laurapbc on Mar 6, 2019

Our friends at AIPA (All India Pickleball Association) got in touch to share some exciting news about the construction of two ne … read more