Steve Wong is one of the oldest players of pickleball. He has been in the game since 1991. That was around the time when the game had started taking root in the Northwest.
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Want to Level Up? Here’s How to Make Rec Play More Meaningful
Wouldn’t it be nice if these same-old-same-old rec games could feel more meaningful? Well, there are a few things you can do to make this possible.
Taking Your Pickleball Game to the Next Level with Coach Mo and Coach Matty
Richard "Coach Mo" Movsessian comes from a tennis background like many other well known pickleball players.
Pickleball Around the World: Venise Chan Interviews Megha Kapoor
Megha Kapoor took the time to sit down in an interview conducted by former tennis pro Venise Chan.
What It Takes to Run a Pickleball Tournament, According to a Pro
While many players have just started enjoying pickleball in the last few years, Mike Hoxie began playing the game in 2011.
How a Physical Education Teacher Became a Pickleball Pro: Kasandra Gehrke
When asked how she came to play pickleball on the Pickleball Fire podcast, Kasandra Gehrke said she had started playing it in high school.
5 of the Best Strength Training Exercises for Pickleball Players
As people age, they start to lose muscle mass. In fact, after age 30, we lose about 3% to 5% per decade. As pickleball players, it’s important to keep strength exercises in your routine so you can keep playing pickleball!
What a Best-selling Pickleball Author Tells New Pickleball Players
John Callahan is a renowned pickleball champion and the author of an Amazon bestseller about pickleball called Pickleball Tips, Lessons, Strategies, & Myths.
What is the Association of Pickleball Players (APP)?
Learn how the APP got started and the vision for the organization from its founder, Ken Herrmann.
Thinking Uncritically About Pickleball Orthodoxy: Two Pickleball Myths
I once ran a pickleball clinic in Chicago. A woman was up near the net when her partner sent up a high (and very short) lob. He yelled “watch out” but she stayed out – holding her position at the NVL.
What is This Sport of Pickleball? And Why Is It So Popular?
Pickleball has gained popularity over the past few years. The popularity of pickleball in the United States has skyrocketed. Many parks and recreation departments are now offering pickleball programs due to the soaring popularity of this decades-old game. But why is it so popular?
The Major Differences Between Pickleball Singles & Doubles
While there are a few tactics you can carry forward from doubles (the more traditional version of play), the singles match puts more emphasis on each player, since you will have to cover the entire 20-foot court. Besides the sheer physical effort involved, singles and doubles differ in multiple ways, including scoring and strategies.
Playing Pickleball: The Hula Hoop of Awareness
Hula Hoops and Pickleball. When thinking about how (un)aware people are when on the pickleball court, I like to imagine a hula hoop on the ground. I envision the player standing in the centre of the hoop and their awareness extending out as far as the hula hoop goes. The bigger the hoop, the greater the awareness.
Top 5 Health Benefits of Pickleball
You can improve your overall health by playing pickleball regardless of your age. Regular exercise maintains a healthy lifestyle by enhancing the functions of different organs and keeping your mind and body fit.
How is the DUPR Rating System Different? Plus Reviews from Pickleball Pros
Prior to DUPR, only certain tournaments had an effect on your rating. You can probably guess how this is a problem. If you don’t play in those select tournaments, your rating shows that you have never played pickleball.
Will Pickleball Be an Olympic Sport?
It’s not a question of “will” but rather, “when?” At least we hope.
Doubles Pickleball Strategy: 101
Just starting at doubles pickleball? Here are ten doubles strategies that will be of special use to those of you just beginning your pickleball journey.
5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Pickleball Game
These 5 simple tips will help you improve your pickleball game to win more matches and have fun while doing it!
NFL-great Larry Fitzgerald vs. 15-year-old Anna Leigh Waters
Watch NFL-great Larry Fitzgerald take on Anna Leigh Waters in a singles game of pickleball, with a catch.