PICKLEBALL CHANNEL NEWS UPDATE – This past week the Andy Roddick Foundation held a fundraiser for the organization and the activity everyone was focused on was PICKLEBALL! Andy Roddick, world champion tennis pro, was there himself and played pickleball for the first time. He was ranked number 1 in the world in 2003 when he won the US Open Grand […]
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Growing Pickleball through a New Initiative
This is an exhilarating time for pickleball! There are some exciting new initiatives in the pickleball community to further the sport, and Pickleball Channel went straight to the source to find out more. In this news update, hear about the new USAPA Juniors program that was launched this year at Nationals VIII. Hear directly from the program coordinator as he talks about […]
Read MoreFantastic Look (Including Super Slow Motion!) at USAPA Nationals VIII
Where can you get great competition, amazing players plus a ton of fun? USAPA Nationals always delivers! Check out this video of the action from USAPA Nationals VIII held earlier this month in Casa Grande, Arizona. Pickleball Channel was excited to be there in the middle of it all to witness the amazing competition that has always set Nationals apart. […]
Read MoreDon’t Give Your Opponent What They Want and You Just Might Win!
Bonnie Williams and Jennifer Lucore played a smart game at the 2016 Huntsman World Senior Games, leading to a win in the Women’s Doubles 5.0 Gold Medal Match. These new partners worked hard and worked well together as they came up with a strategy that ultimately gave them the gold medal. It all boils down to not giving your opponent […]
Read MoreAmazing Pickleball Shots – A Pickleball Channel Playlist!
Over the last few years, we at Pickleball Channel have been able to capture some amazing pickleball shots. When we visit tournaments, especially, we watch pickleball players give it their all and sometimes we even get to witness that impressive shot which wows the crowd. Check out the playlist we have created with all these amazing shots in one place! […]
Read MoreHARD FOUGHT BATTLE ENDS IN SILVER
Despite losing the first game, Sarah Ansboury and Chris Miller fight back and dominate game 2 in this impressive match. Find out what kept them in the game, the challenge to adjust their strategy and what their opponents did to win Gold. Plus check out exciting footage of the dynamic game play! ========= WATCH THIS RELATED VIDEO ========= Get insight […]
Read MoreHAMNER SETS UP GABRIELSEN FOR WINNING ATTACKS
Get insight into one of the most action packed matches from the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships! Hear from winners Wes Gabrielsen and Alex Hamner while seeing examples of their strategy in action as they tell Pickleball Channel how they came in with a specific game plan, overcame windy conditions, and fought back after a 2nd game loss to beat […]
Read MoreFantastic Doubles Point with Strategy Breakdown – Pickleball 411
Check out this shot by shot PICKLEBALL STRATEGY breakdown of a great point between top players Alex Hamner and Wes Gabrielsen vs. Sarah Ansboury and Chris Miller. It took place during the Mixed 30+ GOLD medal match at the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships pickleball tournament. This pickleball video of this point has been viewed on Facebook over 38,000 times already […]
Read MoreThe Slice with Slow Motion – Sarah Ansboury
Want to add a unique stroke to your pickleball game? Check out this helpful video with Sarah Ansboury as she demonstrates the slice! We have even included slow motion so you can study the movement as well as pop up tips with instruction. Sarah has won numerous pickleball medals including Gold in Mixed Doubles at the US Open Pickleball Championships and […]
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