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[Read More](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/focusing-on-the-crosscourt) [![](https://blog.controlthet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/unnamed%20(3)-4.png?upscale=true&width=930&upscale=true&name=unnamed%20(3)-4.png)](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/july-2023-pro-series-jorge-quintero) ### [July (2023) Pro Series: Jorge Quintero](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/july-2023-pro-series-jorge-quintero) By [Sara McInnes](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/author/sara-mcinnes) on July 13, 2023 Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Jorge is a well-known Canadian professional pickleball player. If you don’t follow him already, Quintero often shares his skills and trick shots on social media and ... [Read More](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/july-2023-pro-series-jorge-quintero) [![](https://blog.controlthet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_2286820199.jpg?upscale=true&width=1120&upscale=true&name=shutterstock_2286820199.jpg)](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/is-pickleball-just-a-game) ### [Is Pickleball Just a Game?](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/is-pickleball-just-a-game) By [Sara McInnes](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/author/sara-mcinnes) on June 28, 2023 Pickleball has been on the rise for years and showing no signs of stopping. The difference between when I first entered the game in 2016 and today is that it’s rising on the professional level just ... [Read More](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/is-pickleball-just-a-game) [![](https://blog.controlthet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PB%20Half%20Volley.png?upscale=true&width=1120&upscale=true&name=PB%20Half%20Volley.png)](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/hop-to-it) ### [Hop To It](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/hop-to-it) By [Sara McInnes](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/author/sara-mcinnes) on June 21, 2023 What’s a shot that is necessary to have but you don’t want to utilize it all the time? It can take time away from your opponent and allow you to advance to the non-volley zone? [Read More](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/hop-to-it) [![](https://blog.controlthet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/unnamed%20(13).jpg?upscale=true&width=872&upscale=true&name=unnamed%20(13).jpg)](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/the-thing-about-line-calls) ### [The Thing About Line Calls](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/the-thing-about-line-calls) By [Sara McInnes](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/author/sara-mcinnes) on June 21, 2023 When in doubt, call the ball…. In. But how many people actually follow this code of ethics? Shaky line calling can actually lead to people avoiding certain players. [Read More](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/the-thing-about-line-calls) [![](https://blog.controlthet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/unnamed%20(10)-1.jpg?upscale=true&width=682&upscale=true&name=unnamed%20(10)-1.jpg)](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/june-2023-pro-series-zane-navratil) ### [June (2023) Pro Series: Zane Navratil](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/june-2023-pro-series-zane-navratil) By [Sara McInnes](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/author/sara-mcinnes) on June 06, 2023 Well known for his online presence, Zane Navratil is an elite professional pickleball player who presents himself professionally but also lighthearted and with a genuine, approachable personality. [Read More](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/june-2023-pro-series-zane-navratil) [![](https://blog.controlthet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/unnamed%20(8)-2.jpeg?width=768&upscale=true&name=unnamed%20(8)-2.jpeg)](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/how-to-hit-an-atp) ### [How to Hit an ATP](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/how-to-hit-an-atp) By [Sara McInnes](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/author/sara-mcinnes) on June 06, 2023 What was once considered to be a ‘trick shot’ by many players, hitting the ball Around-the-Post is still a glam shot but as the game has grown and evolved, it has become more common to execute and ... [Read More](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/how-to-hit-an-atp) [![](https://blog.controlthet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/unnamed%20(4)-May-21-2023-02-29-54-5603-PM.jpg?width=590&upscale=true&name=unnamed%20(4)-May-21-2023-02-29-54-5603-PM.jpg)](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/avoid-pickleball-burnout) ### [Avoid Pickleball Burnout](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/avoid-pickleball-burnout) By [Sara McInnes](https://blog.controlthet.com/pickleball/author/sara-mcinnes) on May 23, 2023 If you’re Canadian - and live here full-time then you’re more than aware that we’re heading into the busiest time of year for pickleball. 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