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Dekel Bar Excels Grand Rapids and Discusses PPA Doubles Success

Dekel Bar Excels Grand Rapids: The D.C. Pickleball Team turned heads at last week’s MLP Mid-Season Tournament, narrowly missing the title against the New Jersey 5s in a gripping DreamBreaker. While the entire team displayed commendable performance, one name...

Tips For Pickleball Serve: Prevent Your Yips

Tips For Pickleball Serve: In pickleball, every point begins with the serve. This fundamental rule is pivotal because scoring can only occur when a player, or team in doubles, are the ones serving. Regardless of how well you execute...

Results of Summer Send Off II Pickleball Tournament: Epic Showdown

Results of Summer Send Off II Pickleball Tournament: The Summer Send Off II pickleball tournament in Westwood, from July 13-20, 2024, in Massachusetts, showed thrilling matches across multiple categories. As the summer sun blazed, the courts were alive with...

Navigating Open Play in Pickleball: Mastering Skill Levels

Navigating Open Play in Pickleball: Open play in pickleball is more than just a casual game; it’s a thriving community event where players of all skill levels come together to enjoy the sport. Unlike structured tournaments or leagues, open...

UTR and Agape’s Pickleball Tournament Kicks Off Next Month

UTR and Agape’s Pickleball Tournament: UTR Sports is making waves in the pickleball community with its latest collaboration. The sports technology leader has partnered with Agape Tennis and Pickleball Academy to bring a series of high-profile pickleball tournaments to...

Mastering the Drop Serve: Precision and Power Unleashed

Mastering the Drop Serve: The game of pickleball is undergoing a significant transformation, largely driven by the introduction of the drop serve. Once a provisional rule and now firmly established, the drop serve is reshaping how players approach their...

APP Women’s Open Set for October: A Signature Event of APP

APP Women’s Open Set for October: The APP Women’s Open presented by The James marks a groundbreaking moment in pickleball history, establishing the sport’s first-ever event created exclusively for women, by women. In a significant move, the APP has partnered...

APP Collegiate Championships Qualifier Schedule Unveiled: Road to 2025

APP Collegiate Championships Qualifier Schedule Unveiled: The APP is making a significant expansion in its collegiate offerings for 2024, setting the stage for an exhilarating 2025 U.S. Collegiate Team Championships in Westfield, IN. With the introduction of Regional Qualifiers,...

Thriving in Blind Draw Doubles Tournaments: Mastering Adaptation

Thriving in Blind Draw Doubles Tournaments: Blind draw tournaments embody the essence of unpredictability and excitement in pickleball. These tournaments rely on the luck of the draw, where players sign up individually, pay an entry fee, and are randomly...

Pickleball Paddle Dimensions And Weights: Insights

Pickleball Paddle Dimensions And Weights: Pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports in America, central to the game is the pickleball paddle, a piece of equipment with precise specifications governed by the USAPA. As the sport evolves, understanding these regulations...

Anna Bright Reflects on James Ignatowich in Mixed Doubles

Anna Bright Reflects on James Ignatowich: Anna Bright, one of the most formidable names in pickleball, embodies a blend of athletic brilliance and personal charm that’s hard to ignore. In a recent conversation, Bright, who currently holds the #2...

Top Members-Only Pickleball Courts In LA: Coveted Paradise

Top Members-Only Pickleball Courts In LA: Los Angeles has a vibrant pickleball scene, with several premier venues offering top-notch facilities for members. The city’s commitment to the sport is clear in its exclusive pickleball clubs and centers, each featuring...

James Ignatowich on MLP Finals Loss and Upcoming Clinics

James Ignatowich on MLP Finals Loss: In the latest episode of the James Ignatowich Show, professional pickleball player James Ignatowich delves into a range of topics from his recent experiences in Major League Pickleball (MLP) to his upcoming coaching...

Top Free Pickleball Courts in LA: Best Picked Venues

Top Free Pickleball Courts in LA: As pickleball continues to grow in popularity across the United States, Los Angeles stands out as a premier destination for enthusiasts of the sport. Known for its vibrant recreational scene, LA offers a...

New Jersey 5s Celebrate Grand Rapids Win with a Tribute to Fans

New Jersey 5s Celebrate Grand Rapids Win: In Major League Pickleball, where every match is a battle and every win is hard-earned, the New Jersey 5s have found a moment of joy and gratitude. Fresh off their recent triumph...

Best Pickleball Courts In LA: Hotspots In City of Angels

Best Pickleball Courts In LA: As pickleball has surged in popularity, seamlessly integrating into Los Angeles’ vibrant lifestyle, the city has become a hotspot for enthusiasts of this dynamic sport. The growth of pickleball in LA reflects a broader...

Tyson McGuffin Partners with DUPR and RPPk for Elite Coaching

Tyson McGuffin Partners with DUPR and RPPk: In a significant move for the world of pickleball, the World’s No. 4 professional pickleball athlete, Tyson McGuffin Partners with DUPR and RPPk to introduce the World Tour Integral Program. This initiative...

Pickleball Planned In Hanahan City Parks Major Upgrade

Pickleball Planned In Hanahan City Parks: The City of Hanahan is making significant strides in upgrading its park facilities inluding pickleball, with ambitious plans to enhance two key locations: Hawks Nest Park and Steward Street Park. These improvements aim...

Roswell Unveils New Pickleball Courts With A Opening Ceremony

Roswell Unveils New Pickleball Courts: On Wednesday morning, Roswell celebrated a key addition to its recreational offerings with the grand opening of four new pickleball courts at the Roswell Adult Center, located at 807 N. Missouri Ave. The event marked...

Pickleball Tournament Fights Diabetes with “Dinkin’ for Diabetes”

Pickleball Tournament Fights Diabetes: In an engaging community initiative, a new pickleball tournament is set to energize local sports enthusiasts and support a significant cause. The “Dinkin’ for Diabetes” event promises a day of competitive play while raising funds...