Rusty from Pickleball Channel was honored to be able to interview two amazing heroes while attending the Huntsman World Senior Games last year. Armand Matern and Paul Alcantra are not only American Heroes – they’re Pickleball Heroes! Hear from them about what they love about playing pickleball and how this sport keeps them young. ========= WATCH THIS RELATED VIDEO ========= […]
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Exciting Pickleball Action from USAPA Nationals Juniors Division
Overheads, volleys and even around-the-post shots!! A new generation of pickleball players is evolving the sport of pickleball. And let me tell you, these kids are good! Check out this video from USAPA Nationals VIII where some impressive gameplay happened in the juniors division – and you get a front row seat to all the excitement! The play is fun […]
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Simple Drill to Improve Your Drop Volley – Pickleball Quick Tip
Everyone wants to be able to defend against hard hitters and drop the ball in the kitchen. Our recent Pickleball 411 showed how, by taking pace off the ball. It was so popular, we’re happy to be able to share another tip that can help you improve your drop volley. Hear from 5.0 gold medalist David Redding as he further […]
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Men’s Doubles 55-59A Gold Medal Match from the 2016 Huntsman World Senior Games
Check out this high energy match from the Huntsman World Senior Games Men’s Doubles Gold Medal Match in the 55-59A category. Watch Jim Hackenberg and Scott Lennan take on Ian Dickson and Doug Koch as they fight for the gold medal in two fun games. They’ve got some exciting and long rallies that showcase the pickleball skills all four players […]
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Men’s Doubles 50-54 Gold Medal Match from the 2016 Huntsman World Senior Games
It’s a fight to the gold with some great competition, long rallies and fast volley exchanges. Check out Perry Atkinson and J.T. Schultz take on Stephen Cole and Rob Schmidt in this fun match-up from the Huntsman World Senior Games Men’s Doubles 50-54 Gold Medal Match. This is a great example of teamwork and how patience can pull your team […]
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Andy Roddick, PRO Tennis Player, Plays Pickleball for the First Time
PICKLEBALL CHANNEL NEWS UPDATE – This past week the Andy Roddick Foundation held a fundraiser for the organization and the activity everyone was focused on was PICKLEBALL! Andy Roddick, world champion tennis pro, was there himself and played pickleball for the first time. He was ranked number 1 in the world in 2003 when he won the US Open Grand […]
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Defend Against Hard Hitters by Taking Pace Off the Ball – Pickleball 411
What do you do when your opponent starts blasting balls at you and you’re stuck playing defense, barely keeping your head above water? There’s actually a way you can take those hard hit balls and slow them down, making your opponent play your game. Hear from 5.0 player Scott Moore as he talks about a helpful strategy he uses to […]
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Growing Pickleball through a New Initiative
This is an exhilarating time for pickleball! There are some exciting new initiatives in the pickleball community to further the sport, and Pickleball Channel went straight to the source to find out more. In this news update, hear about the new USAPA Juniors program that was launched this year at Nationals VIII. Hear directly from the program coordinator as he talks about […]
Read MoreBONUS FOOTAGE: Amazing Point from a USAPA Nationals VIII 19+ Mixed Doubles Match
Check out this raw footage from Nationals VIII with MIXED DOUBLES 19+ competitors Wesley Gabrielsen & Sarah Linh Ansboury vs. Matt Staub & Joy Leising. We love seeing great #pickleball along the way to the semifinals and gold medal matches. Great job players! You can click on the SUBSCRIBE HERE button to subscribe for free and be notified as soon […]
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