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Every time that we hit the pickleball courts, we are more convinced that pickleball is exploding and here for the long haul. Also, the wave of tennis players converting to pickleball players is tsunami in size! ๐#NeedMorePickleballCourts
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Alright, as pickleball pro, Julian Arnold, would say, "ANDIAMO"!
In a recent pro pickleball match, one pro pickleball player, Matt Wright, hit a speed up at another pro pickleball player, Jessie Irvine, which caught Irvine in the face. ๐ค Upon winning the point with the body/face attack, Wright screamed โYEAH!โ to exclaim his excitement. Then, Irvineโs partner, Julian Arnold, stepped in and called Wright out by saying, โYou just hit her in the face, man.โ To which Wright responded, โYup.โ
This interaction on the pickleball court begs a few questions, including is there such a thing as "pickleball etiquette"? ๐ค Click here to learn more.
The pickleball world started buzzing after tennis star Serena Williams said โI love pickleballโ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. That interview got pickleballers wondering what it would be like to have somebody of the stature of Serena Williams switching sports.
โClick here to get Pickler writer Frank Cerabino's take on what it would mean for pickleball if Serena got in the game.
This one kind of sounds like the lead-in to a bad joke... but this is real pickleball news!
Do you remember the "Mayor of Pickleball" who faced jail time for making a few permanent markings on a gym floor in Denver, Colorado? Or, the "pickleball troll" who makes up stories to get a reaction on social media? Do you wonder what happened to them? Get the update now!
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Do you have a strong preference of which kind of pickleball to play with on the pickleball court? If so, then you may just be a "ball snob."
โClick here to have a laugh with Pickler writer, Frank Cerabino, as he breaks down what it takes to be an effective ball snob on the pickleball courts in the latest Murmurs from the Losersโ Bracket column (*for those new to Murmurs, this is a humorous tongue-in-cheek opinion piece - don't take us too seriously... we are trying to have fun, just like we do on the pickleball court). ๐คช
Pickler The Podcast co-hosts, Stacie Townsend and John "The People's Champ" Davison, breakdown the latest happenings in the pickleball world, including discussing ideas for paddle testing with more money coming into the sport (in other words, more on the line for on-court play, particularly at the pro level). Plus, other news on pickleball pros and tournaments, including a shoutout for Ryan Sherry on his first PPA title and hilarious postgame interviews. Tune in now! ๐ง
Do you have any ideas for a guest? ๐ก Let us know by emailing stacie@thepickler.com!
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Changing the direction that the pickleball is traveling is difficult to do. For instance, changing the direction of a crosscourt serve by hitting the return down the line (instead of returning back crosscourt), or countering a down-the-line speed up crosscourt (rather than back down the line). In other words, in many circumstances, it is easier to hit the pickleball back in the direction that it came from. You are prone to making more unforced errors when you change the direction of the pickleball.
So, if you are struggling with your unforced errors on the pickleball court, ask yourself if those unforced errors are at times where you are trying to change the direction of the pickleball. If so, try limiting your changes of direction to those circumstances where you have your feet underneath you (in other words, you are in position), you are not under pressure from your opponents (i.e., you have time to make your shot), and you can hit the pickleball out in front of your body. ๐ช
A rare rule came up in the menโs doubles final at the PPA North Carolina Open. Check out the video below.
Why did Tyler Loong commit a fault (resulting in a loss of the rally and a point for his opponents, Matt Wright and Riley Newman)?
A pickleball player may not cross the plane of the pickleball net (or the imaginary extension line of the pickleball net beyond the net posts) until after that player has hit the pickleball. This includes anything that the player is wearing or carrying, such as a pickleball paddle. There is one exception to this rule on an over-and-back pickleball. However, the general rule is that you (or your paddle) may only cross the plane of the pickleball net after you strike the pickleball.
So, Loong breached this rule. He did not make contact with the pickleball. So, he committed a fault when he crossed the plane of the pickleball net.
Also, remember that you may not touch the pickleball net, posts, net system, or the opposing team's side of the pickleball court. If you do any of these thingsโtouch the net, posts, net system, or opposing side of the courtโthen you will commit a fault and lose the rally.
For a deeper breakdown on all of the rules of pickleball, check out Pickler's Ultimate Guide to the Rules of Pickleball.
Have you had an interesting rules issue on the pickleball court? Send it to us at stacie@thepickler.com, so we can share with the rest of the pickleball community in a future newsletter.
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Recently, there has been an increase in indoor pickleball tournaments on the PPA Tour, the APP Tour, and even a USA Pickleball National Indoor Pickleball Championship. With these growing indoor pickleball events, it is important to understand any differencesโfor pickleball strategy and otherwiseโwith indoor pickleball play compared to outdoor pickleball play.
How should your pickleball game and strategy change when playing indoors (as compared to outdoors)? Click here to learn now.
Question: How would you encourage a player whoโs so hard on herself and almost wants to give up playing because she is: (1) missing some shots, (2) feeling like she is causing her partner to lose, and (3) receiving negative comments from doubles partner?
Answer: We hate to hear that any player is discouraged from playing. We would encourage this player to:
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What is the best way to prevent injuries on the pickleball court? ๐ค A warm up!
โClick here to learn why a warm up is vital to preventing injuries, and what a good warm up looks like on the pickleball court.
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