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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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 the
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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