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Selkirk Joins Scott Rider in Parkinson’s Fight With Coaching and Paddle Support

Selkirk Joins Scott Rider in Parkinson’s Fight: Scott Rider, a resident of Beaufort, South Carolina, has found more than just fun in pickleball. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 18 years ago, he uses the sport as part of...

Six New Pickleball Courts at Maplewood Park Signal a Recreational Shift in Rochester

Pickleball Courts at Maplewood Park: The City of Rochester has opened its first pickleball-only courts at Maplewood Park. City workers changed two old tennis courts into six new pickleball courts. These courts are open to everyone, first-come, first-serve, during...

Pickleball Courts at Proctor Elementary School Reopen After Major Surface Upgrade

Pickleball Courts at Proctor Elementary School: A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Monday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m. to mark the grand reopening of the newly resurfaced tennis and pickleball courts at Proctor Elementary School, located at 60...

APP Global Pickleball Partnerships Expand to India and England in 2025

APP Global Pickleball Partnerships: The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) is expanding its global reach by teaming up with Global Sports in India and continuing its partnership with Pickleball England for a fourth year. These efforts aim to help...

James Ignatowich’s Pickleball Tips: Master Dinks, Volleys, and Net Control

James Ignatowich’s Pickleball Tips: Professional pickleball player James Ignatowich shared helpful tips for players working on their dinks and volleys. He explained that using your legs instead of bending at the waist helps improve control, balance, and reach. His...

Wilson Vesper Power 14 mm Paddle Shocks Reviewers With Game-Changing Control and Spin

The Wilson Vesper Power 14 mm paddle is turning heads with its surprising performance. Kip, a paddle reviewer with a tennis background, tested it recently and was impressed by its control, spin, and feel. Though Wilson isn’t a common...

Prairie Pronghorns Shake Up Lineup: Championship Veteran Joins for CNPL III Western Split

The Prairie Pronghorns have made a big change ahead of the CNPL III Western Split. Jacob Bolkowy is stepping down from the team, and Mark Gottfried is stepping in. This change comes as the event, happening July 19-20 at...

Franklin C45 Pickleball Paddles Expand with New Shapes and Thickness Options

Franklin C45 Pickleball Paddles: Franklin Sports has expanded its C45 pickleball paddle line just months after launching the successful C45 hybrid model. The company recently released two new paddle shapes—Tempo and Dynasty—with more size options. These paddles are now...

Master the Soft Game: How to Beat Power Players in Pickleball

How to Beat Power Players in Pickleball: Pickleball players often face strong opponents who rely on fast and aggressive shots. To handle these power players, it’s important to stay calm and use smart strategies like soft shots, precise blocks,...

Meet the Hottest Male Pickleball Pros: Who Tops the New Fan-Favorite Ranking?

Hottest Male Pickleball Pros: A new list ranks the most attractive male pickleball players making waves on and off the court. These players are not only stars of the sport but are also turning heads with their charm and...

Unpredictable Showdowns and Shocking Absences Set Stage for PPA Tour Select Medical Orange County Cup

The PPA Tour Select Medical Orange County Cup is ready to kick off with top players, great weather, and big points on the line. The event, worth 1,500 ranking points, will take place in Orange County and features unpredictable...

Mastering the ATP Shot: The Game-Changing Pickleball Move Pros Don’t Want You to Miss

Mastering the ATP Shot: An ATP shot, short for “Around The Post,” is a legal and advanced pickleball move where the ball travels around the net post—rather than over it—and still lands inside the opponent’s court. Players use it...

From Texas to Florida: How Ben Johns’ Florida Move Impacts His Pickleball Career

Ben Johns’ Florida Move: Top pickleball pro Ben Johns has moved to Boca Raton, Florida, where he now trains and lives full-time. Johns says the warm, humid weather helps his game, and he’s enjoying training with fellow pros, exploring...

2025 MLP Waiver Period Shakes Up Rosters: Collin Johns and Castillo Benched

MLP Waiver Period: The second and final waiver period of the 2025 Major League Pickleball season required all 16 Premier Level teams to name their fifth and sixth players—bench players—by Tuesday. The Carolina Hogs and SoCal Hard Eights made...

Kate Spencer Serves Up Summer’s Hottest Romance With a Pickleball Twist

Kate Spencer’s new romance novel All’s Fair in Love and Pickleball is capturing attention as a top summer beach read. Released just in time for the season, the book combines romance, humor, and pickleball. The story follows Bex and...

Struggling With Pickleball Resets? This Simple Timing Shift Could Transform Your Game

Tanner Tomassi’s Pickleball Split Step Tip: Pickleball players Tanner Tomassi, who have trouble hitting resets after their third shot drop can improve by adjusting their split step timing. A recent tip explains that players should split step earlier—when their...

Four Surprisingly Easy Drills to Instantly Cut Missed Shots in Pickleball, According to Experts

CJ Johnson’s Pickleball Drills: CJ Johnson recently shared a step-by-step guide on how to improve focus and reduce missed shots in pickleball. In a detailed session alongside her friend Monty, CJ introduced four easy drills aimed at helping players...

How Pickleball Helped Steven Kraslen Overcome PTSD—And Sparked a Movement Among Veterans

Steven Kraslen’s Pickleball Therapy: Vietnam War veteran Steven Kraslen from Chicago, Illinois, has found a powerful way to manage his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): through pickleball. Since 2019, Kraslen has used the sport not just for fun, but as...

Unlock the Secret Weapons Every 3.5 Pickleball Player Needs to Win More Matches

Tony Roig’s Pickleball Shots: Tony Roig, a well-known pickleball coach, explained two key shots that players at the 3.5 skill level should master. In a recent coaching session, Tony Roig said these shots are not just trendy or popular...

James Ignatowich Reveals the Secret Backhand Lob That’s Changing Pickleball Strategy

James Ignatowich’s Backhand Lob Technique: Professional pickleball player James Ignatowich recently shared his method for creating topspin with a two-handed backhand lob after the ball bounces. While he mostly uses this shot during practice, he says it can be...