Melanie Romero, a 54-year-old mechanical engineer and creative problem solver from Denver, Colorado, discovered pickleball about three years ago. Like many players, she was quickly drawn to the sport’s competitiveness, fun, and social connections. Melanie became frustrated with the limitations of many popular pickleball bags she had bought and tried. Despite the appealing looks… Continue reading Introducing a new innovator with a great product for the avid pickleball player!
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Who is the “Ultimate Pickleball Duo?”
The Trust for the National Mall is searching for America’s first-ever Ultimate Pickleball Duos – pairs of picklers from different generations who have a love for the sport and have fostered meaningful relationships on and off the courts. As a game that brings people of all ages together, they’re looking for six inter-generational pickleball duos… Continue reading Who is the “Ultimate Pickleball Duo?”
Right =even, Left = odd. But does it?
Sometimes writing articles for pickleball can be tough. Trying to paint a picture with words to explain a concept can be a challenge. I was recently editing an article on stacking for another blog site. In the article, the author, while attempting to verbally describe where players in a doubles game should be positioned,… Continue reading Right =even, Left = odd. But does it?
That’s just Nasty!
So today at pickleball, I took dead aim, hit my serve and nailed my target! Smack dab in the belly! It was a perfect hit! He didn’t know what hit him! And yes, I did it on purpose! Have I become “that” player who aims my shots directly at my opponents? No. Definitely not. But… Continue reading That’s just Nasty!
Respecting our neighbors – creating a quieter pickleball environment
As the sport of pickleball grows, so do the number of courts being built in communities in the United States, and around the world. This is thrilling news to those of us who love pickleball! But, for those who live next to or near pickleball courts, it's a totally different story. Articles have appeared in… Continue reading Respecting our neighbors – creating a quieter pickleball environment
News from Spain – Sponsorship for Intellectually Disabled player! (English and Spanish versions)
Gema Garcia Rodriquez of Madrid Pickleball Association, has some exciting news for the pickleball community! Below are both English and Spanish versions. Pardon any liberties I may have taken with the translated version to English, however I think those changes reflect what was being said. Thank you, Gema for sharing this great news! Two years… Continue reading News from Spain – Sponsorship for Intellectually Disabled player! (English and Spanish versions)
They just won’t come to the NVZ line.
Anyone who has played pickleball for a while knows that coming to the non-volley zone line is an important strategy. Being at the NVZ line give you an advantage of not only coverage, but offensive power. More points are scored from this position on the court than any other. We all get into games with… Continue reading They just won’t come to the NVZ line.
What are you doing?
Many of us are back on the pickleball courts after several months of staying apart, doing our part to curb the spread of Covid-19. Here in Toledo, all the clubs in our local communities stayed dormant until our governor said it was ok to play, well, tennis. We didn't get a personalized shout out that… Continue reading What are you doing?
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