What’s an easy shot to learn that can improve your game tremendously? It’s the soft return! In this episode of Pickleball 411 we are fortunate to have 5.0 players Bob Youngren and Gail Dacey talk about the benefits of the soft return. They discuss what it is, why it’s important, and how you can improve your technique. Great for beginning […]
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Gear Talk: Pickleball Hopper and Catcher with Beverly Youngren
Have you ever had a piece of pickleball equipment that you loved?! The gear you use can make a big difference! It might make practicing easier or playing smoother, but ultimately, your pickleball equipment can further your game. In this GEAR TALK video, Bev Youngren tells us about two handy pickleball accessories which she uses for practice and teaching – […]
Read MoreI ♥ Pickleball – Accidental Ambassador for Cape Cod
Cape Cod is one of the most historic and beautiful parts of our country…and now they have a lot of pickleball. Watch this great episode of I ♥ Pickleball as we hear George Rice’s story and how he became an accidental ambassador. The sport has grown tremendously over the last few years and now New England offers so many options […]
Read MorePickleball for All Generations!
Have you introduced pickleball to people of other ages around you yet? Pickleball is such an awesome sport because it is so inclusive of players of all ages. Check out these two teams who show us how amazing pickleball is. Can you think of another sport that you could share with a grandparent or grandchild? And even compete together? It […]
Read MorePickleball 411 – Stacking
Have you heard about stacking? Many of our subscribers have asked about this topic and how to use it during a game of pickleball. We were fortunate enough to get some help from Dave Weinbach and Justin Rodgers who use stacking frequently as a strategy to be a stronger doubles team. Stacking is not necessarily for beginners, but this week’s […]
Read MoreDestination Pickleball – Kingsport, TN
Traveling through Tennessee this summer? Well, you’ll want to stop in Kingsport to check out the pickleball and the surrounding beauty! Watch this quick video highlighting all that is available in Kingsport, Tennessee then pack your bags, your pickleball paddle and head out to this gorgeous spot of country! You can click on the SUBSCRIBE HERE button to subscribe for […]
Read MoreI ♥ Pickleball – Pickleball Tournament Pioneers Bob and Jettye Lanius
Did you know it takes a lot of work to put on a successful pickleball tournament? Today in our latest episode of I ♥ Pickleball, you will learn how Bob and Jettye Lanius have revolutionized the sport of pickleball with the creation of software that is pushing pickleball tournament organization into the future. Besides that, their creation, PickleballTournaments.com has brought more […]
Read MoreThe Huntsman World Senior Games documentary produced by AT&T Sports!
The Huntsman World Senior Games is the largest annual multi-sport event in the world for athletes age 50 and over. The Games take place every October in St. George, Utah, and offer 28 different sports for athletes of all skill levels. AT&T Uverse produced an inspiring and insightful look at the Games from the perspective of several athletes. You can […]
Read MoreGold Medal Match Men’s Doubles 5.0 – Grand Canyon State Games
So many news outlets, media reports and magazine articles talk about pickleball as a seemingly lesser sport…as an option if you can’t “do” a real sport. Well, we love proving them all wrong when we share a pickleball match like this one! WATCH this video of a very exciting game from the Grand Canyon State Games in El Mirage, AZ. […]
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