Pickleball Central Blog

The Best Pickleball Gear for Summer 2019

by laurapbc on Jun 25, 2019

Summer can be both a blessing and a curse when it comes to playing pickleball. Most people prefer playing outdoors, and so you n …
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Meet the Pros - Paul Olin

by elizaled on Jun 22, 2019

Meet the Pros - Paul Olin Paul Olin (Photo credit GAMMA Sports) We love to hear about another tennis conve …
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The Best Pickleball Vacation Options For Summer 2019

by laurapbc on Jun 19, 2019

Pickleball has spread to more locations than ever before, so when you're on the move and looking for games you can often find a …
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Meet The Pros - Sarah Yates-Parker

by elizaled on Jun 14, 2019

Meet The Pros – Sarah Yates-Parker Sarah Yates-Parker and Kyle Yates Awesome! This is Kyle Yates SISTER! E …
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Golden Girl Jennifer Dawson – World Class Athlete, Professional Pickleball And Tennis Champion

by karenthomaspbc on Jun 11, 2019

As pickleball continues to grow and an increasing number of tennis players transition to the sport of pickleball, few have achie …
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The Real Lowdown on Pickleball Skill Levels

by laurapbc on Jun 8, 2019

The USAPA provides a handy definition of their rating system online, but we all know those skill levels translate a bit differen …
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Lake Effect Traveling Team Builds Pickleball Community and Competition

by laurapbc on Jun 5, 2019

You may have heard of traveling pickleball pros, but what about traveling teams made up of passionate 3.5+ players? This is exac …
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Meet The Pros - Barry Waddell

by elizaled on May 29, 2019

Meet The Pros - Barry Waddell Dave Weinbach and Barry Waddell - Gold, 2019 US OPEN From his first game in …
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Defending Against Slammers, Bangers and Other Power Picklers

by laurapbc on May 25, 2019

Advanced pickleball players say that 'slammers,' or those who always return the ball hard and fast, are demonstrating poor techn …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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