134 articles
Updated for 2026! Pro player James Ignatowich's complete guide to choosing the perfect pickleball paddle. Weight, materials, shapes, power vs control & more.
By James Ignatowich • Feb 15, 2026
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Pickleball and Paddleball two sports quickly growing in popularity and getting the most press. Find out the difference. Plus what is "Padel"?
By Pickleball Portal • Sep 18, 2025
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JohnCincolaPickleball Hey guys, it’s John from So we’re all on this search for getting more power on our serve or our forehand drive.
By John Cincola • Sep 15, 2025
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James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is. One of the most common mistakes I see players make on their forehand volley or forehand counter is taking too big...
By James Ignatowich • Sep 12, 2025
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James Ignatowich Top 5 Pro Player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is. People often ask me: Here’s my answer.
By James Ignatowich • Sep 5, 2025
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Best Gifts for Pickleball Players. Need a gift for the pickleball player in your life who already has everything? Here are our top ideas for unique gifts!
By Pickleball Portal • Sep 1, 2025
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TweenerKing My name is , I’m 24 years old, and I’m currently one of the top five pro pickleball players in the world.
By Christian Alshon • Aug 26, 2025
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Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. By the end of article, you’re going to learn how to score four to six more rallies per game, and we’re going to do it by...
By Kyle Koszuta • Aug 25, 2025
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JohnCincolaPickleball Hey guys, it’s John from One of the most misunderstood parts of pickleball is the dink.
By John Cincola • Aug 22, 2025
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James Ignatowich Top 5 Pro Player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is. One of the most common mistakes players make with the backhand sliced dink is...
By James Ignatowich • Aug 21, 2025
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James Ignatowich Top 5 Pro Player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is from Delray Beach, Fl.
By James Ignatowich • Aug 15, 2025
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Looking for winning pickleball strategies to improve your game? These top 10 simple tips will help you play smarter rather than harder and win more games.
By Kyle Koszuta • Aug 12, 2025
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James Ignatowich Top 5 Pro Player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is. Common Mistake in the Two-Handed Backhand Volley One of the most common errors...
By James Ignatowich • Aug 8, 2025
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JohnCincolaPickleball Hey guys, it’s John from There’s a magic move in pickleball that can have you ready to react to anything your opponent throws at you.
By John Cincola • Aug 1, 2025
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ThatPickleballSchool Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. When Should You Speed the Ball Up in Pickleball.
By Kyle Koszuta • Jul 30, 2025
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James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is from Delray Beach, Fl. One of the main things I pay attention to in my serve is weight transfer.
By James Ignatowich • Jul 25, 2025
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James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is. One of the most common ways players practice resets from the transition zone is with a cooperative drill: one...
By James Ignatowich • Jul 2, 2025
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TweenerKing What’s up, guys, this is Today, we’re diving into what a top five pro pickleball player eats in a week.
By Christian Alshon • Jul 1, 2025
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JohnCincolaPickleball Hey guys, it’s John from So, do you want to hit a forehand that makes your friends stop in their tracks.
By John Cincola • Jun 26, 2025
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James Ignatowich Top 5 Pro Player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is from Delray Beach.
By James Ignatowich • Jun 24, 2025
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ThatPickleballSchool Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. In recreational pickleball, one of the most common mistakes players make is trying to hit every ball...
By Kyle Koszuta • Jun 23, 2025
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James Ignatowich Top 5 Pro Player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is , and today I’m going to talk about the dead dink.
By James Ignatowich • Jun 13, 2025
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JohnCincolaPickleball Hey guys, it’s John from There’s a play you can run as the serving team that can score you four to five easy points a game—and...
By John Cincola • Jun 12, 2025
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James Ignatowich Top 5 Pro Player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is , and today I will cover some dinking and volley techniques.
By James Ignatowich • Jun 2, 2025
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TweenerKing What’s up, guys, this is , and today I’m going to show you how I currently set up my pickleball paddle.
By Christian Alshon • May 29, 2025
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James Ignatowich (Top 5 Pro Player James Ignatowich) Hey guys, this is , and today we’re talking about the backhand sliced dink.
By James Ignatowich • May 26, 2025
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ThatPickleballSchool Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. I hit the courts with Zane Navratil—one of the most game-changing servers in the sport—was so fascinating.
By Kyle Koszuta • May 22, 2025
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JohnCincolaPickleball Pro player John Cincola Hey guys, it’s John from There’s one skill in pickleball that stands above all the rest.
By John Cincola • May 20, 2025
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James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is from Delray Beach, Fl. Today I want to talk about some drills that I do on a daily basis.
By James Ignatowich • May 14, 2025
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Exclusive interview with Anna Leigh Waters on her winning strategies, mental toughness, and how she closes out tight pickleball matches.
By Kyle Koszuta • May 6, 2025
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James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is from Delray Beach, Fl. People say you should not attack crosscourt—or at least, you should be attacking down the...
By James Ignatowich • May 2, 2025
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JohnCincolaPickleball Hey guys, it’s John from That team you just played, they’re just bangers.
By John Cincola • May 1, 2025
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ThatPickleballSchool Hey guys, it's Kyle from. The third shot of the rally-the serve is the first, the return is the second, and then comes the third.
By Kyle Koszuta • Apr 29, 2025
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James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is from Delray Beach, Fl. Do you have trouble playing against bangers.
By James Ignatowich • Apr 28, 2025
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JohnCincolaPickleball Hey guys, it’s John from So if you’re looking like this out on the pickleball court, Swiss former tennis player, Roger Federer...
By John Cincola • Apr 24, 2025
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ThatPickleballSchool Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. If you’re a tennis player switching over to pickleball, avoid these seven mistakes for a faster transition.
By Kyle Koszuta • Apr 22, 2025
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Pro player James Ignatowich breaks down the forehand vs. backhand Erne—when to use each, pros and cons, technique tips, and how to master pickleball's most spectacular shot.
By James Ignatowich • Apr 17, 2025
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ThatPickleballSchool Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. To play the game, you gotta know the language—so you’re about to learn the top 10 most common terms...
By Kyle Koszuta • Apr 16, 2025
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ThatPickleballSchool Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. Let’s pull back the curtain and dissect one of the most important, yet under-talked-about, shots in...
By Kyle Koszuta • Apr 14, 2025
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JohnCincolaPickleball Hey guys, it’s John from So there’s a lot of confusion out there around which dinking technique is “correct.
By John Cincola • Apr 14, 2025
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James Ignatowich Top 5 Pro player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is , now we are going to talk about when to put two hands on the backhand.
By James Ignatowich • Apr 10, 2025
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James Ignatowich Top 5 pro player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is , now we are going to talk about hitting the backhand in the transition zone...
By James Ignatowich • Apr 7, 2025
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JohnCincolaPickleball Hey guys, it’s John from 90% of pro players hit the return of serve the same way now—hard, direct, and confident—and there’s a...
By John Cincola • Mar 31, 2025
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James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is , and today we are going to talk about when to put two hands on the backhand.
By James Ignatowich • Mar 28, 2025
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ThatPickleballSchool Kyle from Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. By the end of this article, you’ll know a five-minute warm-up you can use in between matches...
By Kyle Koszuta • Mar 26, 2025
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JohnCincolaPickleball Hey guys, it’s John from When I watch pros versus amateurs, one of the biggest differences I see is the fourth shot.
By John Cincola • Mar 25, 2025
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James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is , and today we are going to talk about the two-handed backhand drive.
By James Ignatowich • Mar 22, 2025
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TweenerKing Photo Christian Alshon; IG: What’s up, guys, this is Pickleball is all about learning, and my match at the Atlanta Open taught me a lot.
By Christian Alshon • Mar 20, 2025
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ThatPickleballSchool Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. Here’s one mindset shift you can adopt to start improving faster while playing pickleball.
By Kyle Koszuta • Mar 19, 2025
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JohnCincolaPickleball Hey guys, it’s John from So, being a great partner on the pickleball court means doing all the little things right.
By John Cincola • Mar 17, 2025
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ThatPickleballSchool Pro Jack Sock, Photo by ; IG:@yeungphotography Hey guys, it’s Kyle from.
By Kyle Koszuta • Mar 14, 2025
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James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is , and today we’re going to talk about the two-handed backhand counter outside.
By James Ignatowich • Mar 12, 2025
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Find out where to watch pickleball live on TV in 2026, and get some insights into what to look forward to in the sport this year.
By Pickleball Portal • Mar 4, 2025
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JohnCincolaPickleball Hey guys, it’s John from So, are you interested in learning a shot that puts fear in your opponent every time you set up to hit it.
By John Cincola • Feb 25, 2025
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James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is , and today we’re going to talk about the forehand dink.
By James Ignatowich • Feb 20, 2025
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ThatPickleballSchool ThatPickleballSchool Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. Imagine this: your partner hits a dink that goes wide.
By Kyle Koszuta • Feb 19, 2025
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JohnCincolaPickleball Pro Player Catherine Parenteau. Photo by ; IG:@yeungphotography Hey guys, it’s John from When you get pushed back by a deep...
By John Cincola • Feb 17, 2025
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James Ignatowich Top 5 Pro player Hey guys, this is , if you’ve ever played tennis, you may have learned that a two-handed backhand is 80% powered by...
By James Ignatowich • Feb 14, 2025
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ThatPickleballSchool Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. By the end of this guide, you’re going to know how to hit a third shot drop so smooth it floats like a...
By Kyle Koszuta • Feb 12, 2025
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Photo by ; IG:@yeungphotography Taking dinks out of the air can be one of the more difficult shots to master when playing at the kitchen line.
By John Cincola • Feb 11, 2025
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ThatPickleballSchool PICTURE Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. I’ve never heard anyone talk about this skill, but if you add it to your game, you’ll start...
By Kyle Koszuta • Feb 3, 2025
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Photo by ; IG:@yeungphotography Groundstrokes are an essential part of pickleball.
By Mike Branon • Jan 23, 2025
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Picture Hey guys, it’s John from Do you want to develop a killer two-handed backhand.
By John Cincola • Jan 20, 2025
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By Kyle Koszuta • Jan 14, 2025
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(Picture ) Hey guys, it’s John from There are very few shots in pickleball that are more frustrating than watching a lob go up and over your head,...
By John Cincola • Jan 13, 2025
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Complete beginner's guide: court dimensions (20x44 ft), scoring rules, the two-bounce rule, kitchen violations, and essential shots. Master pickleball basics fast.
By Kyle Koszuta • Dec 30, 2024
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Top 5 pro player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is , and today I’m going to show you how to hit a forward-facing tweener—a shot made between your...
By James Ignatowich • Dec 20, 2024
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Photo by ; IG:@yeungphotography Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. Strategy 1: Wide Stance, Paddle Up Number one—wide stance, paddle up in front of you.
By Kyle Koszuta • Dec 17, 2024
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Learn how to position yourself and communicate effectively when your partner hits the third shot drop in pickleball.
By Kyle Koszuta • Dec 10, 2024
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Photo by ; IG:@yeungphotography Hey guys, it’s John from If you’re fairly new to pickleball and looking to expedite your game and get it to the next...
By John Cincola • Dec 9, 2024
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Top 5 pro player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich, and today I’m going to explain how to hit a good backhand return.
By James Ignatowich • Nov 8, 2024
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Photo by ; IG:@yeungphotography Quick Links - - - - - Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. By the end of this article, you’ll know exactly what stacking is, why...
By Kyle Koszuta • Nov 5, 2024
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Photo by ; IG:@yeungphotography 1. Hey guys, it’s John from The transition from a 3.
By John Cincola • Nov 4, 2024
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Photo by ; IG:@yeungphotography Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. This one drill will help you improve over six parts of your game: serves, returns,...
By Kyle Koszuta • Oct 29, 2024
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Expert guide to reaching 5.0 pickleball level with pro tips on footwork, strategy, shot selection, and mental game from John Cincola.
By John Cincola • Oct 23, 2024
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Photo by ; IG:@yeungphotography Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. If you’re a beginner struggling with your serve or just a player who wants to improve, this...
By Kyle Koszuta • Oct 22, 2024
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Top 5 pro player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich, and I’m going to cover how to use your off-hand.
By James Ignatowich • Oct 18, 2024
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Photo by ; IG:@yeungphotography Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. If you struggle with backhand dinks—and I say this with love—whether you’re missing dinks...
By Kyle Koszuta • Oct 9, 2024
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Top 5 pro player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich, and I’m going to cover one more very important part of the overhead.
By James Ignatowich • Oct 4, 2024
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Frank Anthony Davis (Picture ) The volley is one of the most fun shots in pickleball.
By Mike Branon • Oct 3, 2024
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Federico Staksrud PPA 2024 (Picture ) Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. This is the Erne, and I’m going to show you exactly how you can do it in recreational...
By Kyle Koszuta • Sep 30, 2024
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Top 5 pro player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich, and today I’m going to walk you through how to hit a point-ending overhead.
By James Ignatowich • Sep 27, 2024
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Top 5 pro player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich, and today I’m going to cover how to avoid making contact with the ball behind...
By James Ignatowich • Sep 20, 2024
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The lob, when used offensively and at the right time and place, can provide a strategic change of pace.
By Mike Branon • Sep 19, 2024
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Pro Catherine Parenteau, PPA 2024 (Picture ) The Basics of Pickleball Singles Hey guys, it’s Kyle from.
By Kyle Koszuta • Sep 17, 2024
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Top 5 pro player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich, and today I’m going to cover how to maintain a wide base.
By James Ignatowich • Sep 13, 2024
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David and Wilson PPA 2024 (Picture ) Quick Links - - - - - - Hey guys, it’s Kyle from.
By Kyle Koszuta • Sep 9, 2024
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Top 5 pro player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich and I’m going to cover the wrist snap.
By James Ignatowich • Sep 3, 2024
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The Double Bounce Rule in Pickleball is one of the first rules you'll need to learn. The rule requires that pickleball bounce on each side prior to volleying the ball.
By Pickleball Portal • Aug 29, 2024
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Mary Brascia (Picture ) The Importance of Early Preparation in Pickleball In pickleball, every shot you make hinges on being in the right position and...
By Mike Branon • Aug 29, 2024
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Ben Johns PPA 2024 (Picture ) Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. So, what’s the most underrated shot in pickleball.
By Kyle Koszuta • Aug 28, 2024
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Top 5 pro player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich, and today I’m going to cover how to defend against the overhead.
By James Ignatowich • Aug 23, 2024
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Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. Ever seen a video that stopped you in your tracks and forced you to pay attention.
By Kyle Koszuta • Aug 22, 2024
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Top 5 pro player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich, and I’m going to cover the importance of hugging the kitchen line when you’re...
By James Ignatowich • Aug 19, 2024
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(Picture ) In pickleball, when a ball is hit low to you up at the non-volley zone, the standard play is usually a return dink or maybe a low volley.
By Mike Branon • Aug 14, 2024
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Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich, and I’m going to cover where to place dinks when you are on defense in a dinking rally.
By James Ignatowich • Aug 12, 2024
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Picture Hey guys, it’s Kyle from. I’m gonna give you five tips so you can get the edge over the person that you play next in singles.
By Kyle Koszuta • Aug 8, 2024
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(Picture ) Hey, it’s Kyle from. Imagine this: instead of being late and off balance when you take your shot, the next time you hit based on the four...
By Kyle Koszuta • Aug 6, 2024
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Hey guys, this is James Igntowich, and today I wanted to cover when to speed the ball up and when not to.
By James Ignatowich • Jul 27, 2024
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Top 5 Pro Player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich, and today I’m going to cover how to miss deep when you hit resets, instead of...
By James Ignatowich • Jul 19, 2024
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Christian Alshon PPA 2024 (Picture ) Hey everyone, it’s Kyle Koszuta from. Here’s one big problem I see: a lot of players say they want to improve and...
By Kyle Koszuta • Jul 17, 2024
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Ben Johns (Picture ) How much fun I’ve had watching doubles teams work together in MLP-PPA tournaments.
By David Boyle • Jul 15, 2024
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Quang Duong PPA 2024 (Picture ) Quick Links - - - - - - - - - Hey everyone, it’s Kyle Koszuta from.
By Kyle Koszuta • Jul 10, 2024
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Master 100+ pickleball terms: dink, kitchen, stacking, third-shot drop, Erne, ATP, and more. Complete glossary from A-Z with definitions and strategy tips.
By Pickleball Portal • Jul 10, 2024
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Top 5 Pro Player James Ignatowich Hey guys, today I’m going to cover what you should do when you hit a bad speed up and want to just get back to neutral.
By James Ignatowich • Jul 5, 2024
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(Picture ) Hey everyone, it’s Kyle Koszuta from. Just recently, I was at a park playing with some beginner players.
By Kyle Koszuta • Jul 4, 2024
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Top 5 pro player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich, and today I’m going to talk about when to come in off of a reset shot.
By James Ignatowich • Jun 30, 2024
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Top 5 Pro Player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich, and today I wanted to cover the forehand flip speed-up through the middle.
By James Ignatowich • Jun 22, 2024
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By the end of this article, you’re going to understand how to beat bangers. The main thing to remember is that to beat your enemy, you have to know...
By Kyle Koszuta • Jun 17, 2024
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(Top 5 Pro Player James Ignatowich) Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich, and today I want to cover the backhand ATP.
By James Ignatowich • Jun 14, 2024
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Top 5 Pro Player James Ignatowich breaks down the critical differences between the backhand flick and backhand roll, including when to use each shot for maximum effectiveness.
By James Ignatowich • Jun 7, 2024
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Top 5 Pro Player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich, and today I’m going to cover how to hit the backhand flick.
By James Ignatowich • May 30, 2024
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Top 5 Pro Player James Ignatowich Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich, and today I’m going to cover how to master the Erne shot in pickleball.
By James Ignatowich • May 25, 2024
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Hey guys, this is James Ignatowich, and today I’m going to cover how to set up your serve.
By James Ignatowich • May 20, 2024
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Tyson Mcguffin PPA 2024 (Picture ) Many recreational players refuse to believe there is much more to pickleball than smashing.
By David Boyle • May 11, 2024
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Hey everyone, this is James Ignatowich, and today I’m going to cover where to stand when serving, depending on where you...
By James Ignatowich • May 8, 2024
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Learn the midcourt reset technique from top pro James Ignatowich. Master two-handed stability, body positioning, and shot selection to neutralize attacks and get to the kitchen line.
By James Ignatowich • Apr 26, 2024
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Hello everyone, this is James Ignatowich. Today, I’m going to cover when to take resets out of the air and when to take...
By James Ignatowich • Apr 19, 2024
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Callie Smith (Picture ) Even when you do everything right, injuries can still happen.
By Mike Branon • Apr 12, 2024
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Tyson Mcguffin PPA 2024 (Picture ) If you surf the internet these days in search of pickleball related topics, you’ll eventually come across an...
By Mike Branon • Apr 6, 2024
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If you are just getting started in Pickleball, here are our seven top easy tips to make the most progress quickly from beginner to intermediate player.
By Pickleball Portal • Mar 13, 2024
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Ben Johns & Anna Leigh Waters PPA 2024 (Picture ) Have you ever been asked by a well-meaning friend, “Why are you so obsessed with pickleball”.
By Mike Branon • Mar 9, 2024
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(Picture ) Understanding the Challenge Spikers, smashers, bangers—they are called many things and can be found on almost every recreational pickleball...
By David Boyle • Feb 9, 2024
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By Mike Branon • Nov 6, 2023
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How To Win Or Lose With a Smile on Your Face
By Mike Branon • Nov 1, 2023
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By Pickleball Portal • Sep 9, 2023
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(Image credit: Pickleball Portal) Pickleball is one of the nation’s most popular games, with over across the country participating in the sport.
By Pickleball Portal • Sep 8, 2023
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There’s no denying that pickleball has become a faster, more aggressive game in recent years – so you had better learn to attack when called for and do unto others before they do unto you.
By Mike Branon • Jul 21, 2023
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Many players tell me that their dink, drop or backhand needs help. Invariably the problem is their set-up – they aren’t getting low and setting the paddle face on their “push” shots or they fail to prepare early and turn their body on their “hit” shots as needed.
By Mike Branon • Jul 13, 2023
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When a hard-hit ball handcuffs you on a volley at the net, what do you do? Softly block the ball or close your eyes and hope for the best?
By Mike Branon • Jun 13, 2023
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(Image credit: Kerry Pittenger) Pro Player J Welcome to part 1 of this pickleball instructional series adapted and excerpted from my book,.
By Mike Branon • May 23, 2023
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If you don’t develop an effective third shot drop, your progress will plateau. Just trust me, you want this in your bag of tricks.
By Mike Branon • May 23, 2023
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No, one of them is not the tweener
By Mike Branon • May 8, 2023
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Looking to Play Pickleball in the UK? Find a Pickleball club or court near you using our interactive map with club contact details and phone numbers.
By Pickleball Portal • Sep 7, 2017
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