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One Month Until the US Open Pickleball Championships! πŸŽ‰

Happy Wednesday! πŸŽ‰ The 2024 US Open Pickleball Championships is poised to make history with a record year that mirrors the remarkable growth of the sport. With an incredible 52% increase in participation, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America for the third year in a row! πŸ“ˆ Keep reading below to learn more about the unparalleled experiences and record breaking numbers expected at The Biggest Pickleball Party in the Worldβ„’. πŸ‘‡ So, let's dive straight into your pickleball tips,...

5 days agoΒ β€’Β 7 min read
The Third Shot and Net Defense Drill

Happy (almost) Leap Day! πŸŽ‰ This year February has 29 days instead of its usual 28. We know you're thinking what we're thinking... that's one more day for pickleball! πŸ‘ So, let's dive straight into your pickleball tips, strategies, stories, news, and more... πŸ‘ Click here to access the online version of this newsletter #1. THE THIRD SHOT AND NET DEFENSE DRILL By Greg Hansen The Third Shot and Net Defense Drill is a dynamic exercise tailored to enhance both offensive and defensive prowess on the...

19 days agoΒ β€’Β 7 min read

Happy Valentine's Day! πŸŽ‰ Here at The Pickler we think that spending time on the pickleball court is the perfect way to spread the love! πŸ₯° Get your blood pumping, release some endorphins, and maybe (just maybe) even let your sweetheart take the win! Will you be spending time on the court with the ones you love today? So, let's dive straight into your pickleball tips, strategies, stories, news, and more... πŸ‘ Click here to access the online version of this newsletter #1. FIVE TIPS FOR AVOIDING...

about 1 month agoΒ β€’Β 6 min read
The Pickler - Same Great Content, New Look and Feel

Happy Wednesday! πŸŽ‰ You might have noticed that The Pickler recently received a refresh. ✨ It's not just the colors that we've changed... We're introducing a new website, access to extra content, and a brand new partner! Continue reading to learn more about how these updates benefit you! πŸ‘‡ So, let's dive straight into your pickleball tips, strategies, stories, news, and more... πŸ‘ #1. THE PICKLER - SAME GREAT CONTENT, NEW LOOK AND FEEL πŸŽ‰ Now introducing the new and improved ThePickler.com! With...

about 2 months agoΒ β€’Β 6 min read
Kitchen Talk: Pickleball Edition - The Visionaries Behind The Biggest Pickleball Party In The Worldβ„’

Happy Wednesday! πŸŽ‰ 🚨 Today is the last day to register for the lottery for the US Open Pickleball Championships. Don't miss your chance to play at the biggest pickleball party in the world! Make sure that both you and your partner have registered! Keep reading for links and more information on the Minto US Open Sweepstakes.πŸ‘‡ So, let's dive straight into your pickleball tips, strategies, stories, news, and more... πŸ‘ #1. KITCHEN TALK: PICKLEBALL EDITION - THE VISIONARIES BEHIND THE BIGGEST...

2 months agoΒ β€’Β 7 min read
Is A Sidearm Serve Legal In Pickleball?

Happy New Year! πŸŽ‰ Kick off the new year with the biggest pickleball party in the world! Registration opens in exactly one week for the US Open Pickleball Championships. πŸ“† Keep reading for links and more information.πŸ‘‡ We’re also ringing in 2024 by sharing the top five πŸ–οΈ tips, skills, and drills loved by players in 2023. Check out points 1-5 below for ways to improve your play and win more games as you head out on the courts in the new year! So, let's dive straight into your pickleball tips,...

3 months agoΒ β€’Β 5 min read
2024 USA PICKLEBALL RULES CHANGES TO KNOW

Happy Holidays! We hope you're enjoying the end of 2023 and playing plenty of pickleball. Your time is precious... particularly this time of year. 🎁 So, let's dive straight into your pickleball tips, strategies, stories, news, and more... πŸ‘ #1. 2024 USA PICKLEBALL RULES CHANGES TO KNOW πŸ‘€ By Mark Peifer, USA Pickleball Certified Referee; Past Chairman, USA Pickleball Rules Committee USA Pickleball has announced several rule changes for the upcoming 2024 Rule Book. πŸ“’ Amendments address criteria...

3 months agoΒ β€’Β 5 min read

Happy Tuesday! On Dasher...on Dinker... Happy Holidays from the Pickler! πŸ₯³ We're so thankful for our customers and partners at Pickleball Den and we wanted to hear their thoughts for this year's holiday gift guide. We polled club organizers, tournament directors, league managers and players for a list of their favorite items. Whether you're shopping for friends or family (or yourself!!), our experts offered up a range of recommendations from serious training tools and pickleball basics to...

4 months agoΒ β€’Β 6 min read
4 Tips to Hitting the Perfect Pickleball Slice

Happy Tuesday! The USA Pickleball National Championships just wrapped this past weekend and is now looking for a new home in 2024. Will it be Dallas again (despite some negative fan feedback this year) or will it be somewhere else? Where would you like to see the National Championships in 2024? Now, let's dive straight into your pickleball tips, strategies, stories, news, and more... πŸ‘ #1. FOUR TIPS TO HITTING THE PERFECT PICKLEBALL SLICE ⚑️ There are a lot of shots to master on the...

4 months agoΒ β€’Β 6 min read
I SPED UP THE PICKLEBALL...NOW WHAT? 5 TIPS TO WIN POINTS AFTER THE SPEED UP

Happy Monday! Just when you think you've seen it all, someone gets cheeky and designs a pickleball-themed porta-potty! 🚽 Burning Man, the annual festival in the Nevada desert, is known to inspire attendees through art, community, self-expression…and toilet humor?! Attendees delighted in all the pickleball decor in the "Ben JOHN"!! πŸ˜‚ πŸ“Έ Digital Journal / Zero.Zero.Start! Now, let's dive straight into your pickleball tips, strategies, stories, news, and more... πŸ‘ #1. I SPED UP THE...

5 months agoΒ β€’Β 5 min read
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