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By Sara McInnes
on June 23, 2022
Tournaments are competitive, no matter what sport you’re playing. It’s a place where athletes come together to test their abilities against others and sometimes emotions can run high.
By Sara McInnes
on June 14, 2022
Tournaments are a great way to play competitive pickleball while also increasing the social aspect of the game. The great thing about tournaments is that they are available to everyone, not just ...
By Sara McInnes
on June 09, 2022
During competitive play or even in the most casual of pickleball games, teams will apply pressure on one opponent over the other.
By Sara McInnes
on June 04, 2022
The doubles format is the preferred way of playing pickleball, unlike tennis, where singles is the more popular choice - and no - it’s not because pickleball “is for older people”! One of the great ...
By Sara McInnes
on June 03, 2022
I’m at the Mountain Diamond Regional tournament near Las Vegas. Nestled within snowtop mountains are 24 professional courts. It’s quite the change from Canada and needless to say me and the group I’m ...
By Sara McInnes
on May 24, 2022
There are quite a few recurring questions in pickleball that I hear from players, especially when it comes to purchasing a paddle. One question in particular, although I might not hear it all the ...
By Sara McInnes
on May 23, 2022
When done properly, the lob is a very effective way to move one person or a team off of the non-volley line (NVL), especially when players are hugging the line closely.
By Sara McInnes
on May 23, 2022
It’s quite evident that despite global challenges, the two existing professional pickleball tours have flourished since their inaugural year in 2020.
By Sara McInnes
on May 13, 2022
If you’re looking to take your pickleball game to a higher level, then acquiring the ability to reset the ball will definitely help you get there. Resetting an opponent's shot is a blend of tactical ...
By Sara McInnes
on May 05, 2022
In pickleball, rec or drop-in play often refers to “open skill” play. It is currently still the most common way to engage in pickleball and has proven to grow communities across Canada. It’s also ...