https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZNLUdvLeeQHow did the pickleball paddle evolve from wood to the lighter paddle most people use today? It all started with a competitive pickleball player who was tired of losing! As part of Pickleball History month, Pickleball Channel takes a look at the very first light-weight paddle made out of composite material. Hear from Arlen Paranto and his son, pickleball champion […]
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Pickleball is an unusual name for the sport we all love so we wanted to let some of the families who were actually there tell the story for themselves of how the game got its name. Travel with us now back to Bainbridge Island once again for this fun episode of Pickleball 411 and learn from founder Barney McCallum the […]
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Pickleball at the State Games of Oregon this year was a blast! Held near Portland, Oregon, this is one of the longest running pickleball tournaments in the nation, celebrating it’s 25th year being included in the State Games of Oregon. With a great mix of pickleball veterans as well as new players, they hosted 147 participants of all ages. This […]
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Check out this amazing type of shot that is totally legal in pickleball! It’s not often a camera can catch the exact angle of a shot so that everyone can see it, but we happened to in this one instant during the So Cal Summer Classic held in Oceanside, CA – and we just had to share it with all […]
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Who doesn’t like to win? Especially at pickleball! In this video, watch Kyle Yates and Dave Weinbach share their excitement for this particular tournament and the exciting action that can happen when the field is filled with strong teams. They won the gold in Men’s Doubles 19+ at the SoCal Classic held in Oceanside, CA. You can click on the […]
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Who doesn’t like to win? Especially at pickleball! In this video, watch Alex Hamner and Jennifer Lucore share how sometimes it’s hard to get that win and what they had to do to get that gold in the end. They won the top prize in Women’s Doubles Open at the So Cal Classic held in Oceanside, CA. You can click […]
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Everyone needs to check this video out! In this episode of Pickleball 411, our host, Rusty Howes, is joined by Jennifer Lucore, Alex Hamner and Bob Youngren who demonstrate the different serves they use and explain when and why they use them. Not only do you get to see these serves demonstrated by top players, you get the detailed strategy […]
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With over 230 participants, the SoCal Summer Classic this year was a blast! Held yearly at Oceanside, CA, the SoCal Summer Classic is one of the top pickleball competitions in the country – and Pickleball Channel was excited to be a part of it! There were no easy first round matches here – over 80% of the players were ranked […]
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It’s summertime, and that means pickleball tournaments! Did you know that you can use time-outs strategically to give you an edge? Time-outs can not only give you a moment to refresh yourself, they can also be a time to refocus, strategize and move the momentum of the game in your favor. In this episode of Pickleball 411, learn more about […]
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