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Plot Twist: From Motocross to Pickleball
Taylor Nichols has found his purpose: Championing adaptive pickleball—and helping others participate more fully in life.
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Dear Pickleball Skeptic: You've Got Company
Why you might be holding out on pickleball—and why you might really love playing.
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Top Reminders Pickleball Amateurs Use
Phrases and reminders amateur players use to improve their pickleball game and mindset. It turns out there's a lot in this game you actually can…
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Cristen Kessler: "Pushing Myself to Reach My Potential"
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A Peek into UPA State Championships
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Dear Pickleball Skeptic: You've Got Company
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Keeping Pickleball Newcomer-Friendly
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Top Reminders Pickleball Amateurs Use
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A Peek into SoCal Pickleball
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A Peek into SoCal Pickleball
Challenges that can deter even enthusiastic rec players, highlights from the SoCal pickleball scene, and pickleball as just part of a happy, intentional…
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Not All Pickleball Coaching is Created Equal
In the exploding sport of pickleball, not all coaching is created equal. Consider these five qualities to look for in—or develop as—a pickleball coach.
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Life Lessons From Pickleball: Getting to The Kitchen
The many things we learn about life from the recommendation to "get to the kitchen"
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The Youth of Pickleball
Stories and happenings in youth pickleball from around the country—kids going pro, already pro, and recreational youth players. Plus, the ecosystem…
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Cristen Kessler: "Pushing Myself to Reach My Potential"
From tennis to pro pickleball: She knew what she wanted to do and realized that in order to move forward, we sometimes have to leave even good things…
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Requesting Your Pickleball Thoughts and Experiences
What are your thoughts on leaving a pickleball game, pickleball coaching, to compete or not to compete, pickleball addiction, drilling, could pickleball…
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A Peek into UPA State Championships
Recent travels to UPA State Championships and community courts in New Hampshire and Maine add another dimension to what's happening in this game around…
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Rachel Summers: Approaching Pro Pickleball and Her Future with Intention
How one pro juggles medical school, Army Reserve service, and being a signed PPA pro player—she's playing the long game
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Highlights from Recent PPA and APP Tours
From the sidelines to center (championship) court: conversations and snippets from recent PPA and APP professional pickleball tournaments
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Sharing the stories and evolution of pickleball—the people, the industry, the magic of it all. Capturing what makes it a great sport for nearly everyone, and writing to help keep it that way.
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