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Say hello to the month of June! 👋
We have some exciting news to share…
Pickleball now has a Ballpark Series™, which will bring world-class pickleball events to your favorite ballparks ⚾️ across the country. First up, Fenway Park in Boston! Then, the series will be headed to Oracle Park in San Francisco and Coors Field in Denver. For those Red Sox, Giants, Rockies, and pure baseball fans out there, sign-ups start today, so act fast 💨 or you may just strike out (pun intended). For more details, check out the article below or head over to:
Now, let's dive straight into your pickleball tips, strategies, stories, news, and more... 👏
Have you ever seen or heard of a fake-out shot on the pickleball court? Learn what the fake-out shot is and why to use it! 😲
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We here at Murmurs from the Losers' Bracket would like to acknowledge the true unsung heroes of the recreational-level pickleball world. We are talking about the people we like to call "paddle sheriffs." Learn more about "paddle sheriffs" and why they deserve some appreciation. 🤠
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The "Biggest Pickleball Party in the World"® may be coming to your favorite ballpark! Pickleball4America just added another event to its world-class US Open Pickleball Championships, with the announcement of the Ballpark Series™. The Ballpark Series™ will be held this July/August on three weekends, bringing pickleball to Fenway Park (Boston - 7/13 to 7/16), Oracle Park (San Francisco - 7/20 to 7/23) and Coors Field (Denver - 8/3 to 8/6). Learn more - including how to sign up to play! Spots will go fast! ⚾️
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The collection departs from the ordinary, showcasing a modern and confident design that embodies the diversity of the pickleball community. Each piece, made with superior materials and exacting craftsmanship, delivers excellent value, ensuring young athletes can confidently face any challenge. The Selkirk x Champion Collection - not just apparel, but a bold statement in youth sportswear. 👏
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For Caryn Schulsinger, setting her new novel in the pickleball world just felt comfortable. Learn why Schulsinger was inspired to write a novel that is part romance, part mystery, and full of secret pasts, vindictive family members, and pending criminal charges. 📚
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Deciding when and where to speed up the pickleball (compared to staying in a dink rally) is an important skill to have. Learn tips and strategies on when and where you should speed up the pickleball to win more games on the court. 💪
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Certain rules come into play when using a net system with a horizontal bar or a center base—just like the PPA Tour did at the North Carolina Open in a match between Anna Leigh Waters—Jack Sock and Vivienne David—Julian Arnold. In this match (as shown in the video below), a dink by Arnold dribbled over the net bounced in the Kitchen and then, prior to the second bounce, hit the horizontal bar. What pickleball rule comes into play and what is the result? 🤔
According to the rules of pickleball, when playing with a net system with a horizontal bar or a center base, if the ball goes over the net, bounces on the court, and then hits the horizontal bar (on any shot other than the serve), a replay will be called. So, in the video above, where the pickleball hit the horizontal bar after bouncing on the court, the referee correctly required the four pro players to replay the rally. 👏
Mix up your serves to keep your opponents off balance from the very first shot. One way to mix-up your serves is to use a lob serve, which is a high, loopy serve that is high and deep in the court (and is a good alternative to a traditional straight, flat serve). A lob serve could keep your opponents deep in the court, as well as give your opponent an awkward height of contact and pace when hitting the return of serve. This will make it difficult for your opponent to hit his or her return with any pace—which means that your opponent may be likely to hit the pickleball out of bounds or give you a short return, setting you and your partner up for an aggressive third shot. Plus, you and your partner will have more time to react to the return of serve, since it will be traveling with less pace.
Bottom line: Mix in a lob serve to add variety to your serves! 🔥
If so, then have a laugh and get great pickleball tips with longtime humor writer Frank Cerabino's book I Dink, Therefore I Am: Coming to Grips with My Pickleball Addiction! 📚
Struggling with your volleys on the pickleball court? Learn the keys to the perfect volley, including tips for your grip pressure, paddle face angle, and follow through. 💥
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Serving up the latest pickleball headlines over the last two weeks... 🗞
On the PPA Tour, Anna Leigh Waters grabbed yet another triple crown at the Atlanta Open. 👑👑👑 Just five months into the 2023 calendar year, Waters has an incredible 86-2 record on the PPA Tour! Get the full recap on PPA Atlanta Open.
On the APP Tour, William Sobek headlined the New York City Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, as he won his first APP pro gold medal in an emotional comeback from a 14-6 deficit in the must-win tiebreaker (first to 15). Get the full recap from the APP New York City Open. 🏆
Don't forget to mark your calendars for more pro pickleball action in June! 🗓
All too often, pickleball players fail to finish a game and cannot get passed the number 10. The last point is seemingly always the most difficult to get. Learn why. Plus, get tips to help you conquer the last point on the court. 👏
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