The 2016 State Games of Oklahoma was a blast! Held in January in Oklahoma City, this high energy pickleball tournament didn’t disappoint. One thing that is evident from the video…this tournament was fun! With players of all skill ranges competing against one another, it’s a great entry-level tournament for those new to the game. It also gives an exciting challenge […]
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Find Out What Happens When Tennis and Pickleball Mix! – I ♥ Pickleball
The California desert is redefining the relationship between pickleball and tennis! Watch this exciting episode of I ♥ Pickleball and hear how ambassador Chris Thomas worked with the City and local tennis clubs and resorts to grow pickleball in the greater Palm Springs area…and pickleball is exploding! Hear directly from the pros who run the tennis and pickleball programs at three major […]
Read MoreThe Backhand with Slow Motion – Yvonne Hackenberg
Want to add an important stroke to your pickleball game? Check out this helpful video with Yvonne Hackenberg while she demonstrates the backhand! We have even included slow motion so you can study the movement as well as pop up tips with instruction. Yvonne is a platform tennis champion with 5 national titles to her name who discovered pickleball later in […]
Read MoreQuick Tip: Chip and Charge to Control the Point
Don’t stand by and watch your opponent take control of the point. Blake Wilcox, the director of tennis and pickleball from Andalusia in La Quinta, CA, has just the Quick Tip for you to add control to your game. Watch this short video to find out exactly what Chip and Charge means and how it can help you in your […]
Read MoreDinking 101 – Five Steps to a Winning Dink!
Do you know one of the secrets to taking your game to the next level? It’s mastering the soft game using the dink! Many players love to smash the ball hard, but everyone knows top players use dinking to control the game and ultimately win. In this episode of Pickleball 411, we are fortunate enough to hear from pickleball ambassador […]
Read MorePlayer Wins 5 Golds at USAPA Nationals!
Happy New Year everyone! So much happened at this year’s USAPA Nationals that we still have stories to share with you! One significant instance was how Mona Burnett won five gold medals, one for each division in which she played! Mona played in multiple divisions: Senior Open Women’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles 55+ with partner Luba Zhekhovskaya, Senior Open Mixed […]
Read MoreGorgeous Aerial Pickleball – Little Valley Pickleball Complex
Witness the beauty of pickleball From Above. Soar over the largest public pickleball facility in one place in this filmic look at the Little Valley Pickleball Complex in St. George, UT. From up to 400 feet in the sky, Pickleball Channel was able to capture some inspiring views during the Huntsman World Senior Games this year. You may have thought […]
Read MoreDynamic Footage from USAPA Nationals VII
USAPA Nationals VII was a powerhouse of pickleball! The action and agility on the courts was amazing. You won’t believe all the cool shots from multiple matches that Pickleball Channel was able to capture! Check out this footage of some of the greatest moments in the tournament including aerial shots and super slow mo. If you were at Nationals this […]
Read MorePickleball Paradise Grown in Backyard! – I ♥ Pickleball
Pickleball paradise in a backyard? Watch this amazing story about how “If you build it, they will come” really happened to Tom and Ann Earley in North Georgia. You won’t believe the incredible generosity displayed to the surrounding community and the difference it’s made to not only area pickleball players but also to the Earley’s themselves. Listen to their story […]
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