Publisher, Author at I&G Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/author/alanovaya/ Pickleball Equipment and Instructions Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:27:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://igpickleball.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/favicon-32x32-1.png Publisher, Author at I&G Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/author/alanovaya/ 32 32 218495286 How Can Playing Pickleball Improve Seniors’ Health and Quality of Life? https://igpickleball.com/how-can-playing-pickleball-improve-seniors-health-and-quality-of-life/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:34:05 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=1843 Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country as more older adults are discovering the many benefits of staying active. The game combines...

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]]> 1843 Is Dinking the Most Important Shot in Pickleball? https://igpickleball.com/is-dinking-the-most-important-shot-in-pickleball/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:36:49 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=9175 Pickleball is athletic and strategic, making it attractive to players of all ages. Many beginners look to hit harder drives or finish points with overheads,...

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]]> 9175 Is Your Child Going to Miss the Final Junior Pickleball Academy of the Summer? https://igpickleball.com/is-your-child-going-to-miss-the-final-junior-pickleball-academy-of-the-summer/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=12277 Summer is winding down and there’s an opportunity to help your child build new skills before they return to school. Are you considering taking professional...

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]]> 12277 How Important Is Weight Training for Pickleball Performance? https://igpickleball.com/how-important-is-weight-training-for-pickleball-performance/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:57:09 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=8481 Pickleball has evolved a lot over the last few years. What was once seen as mostly a recreational activity now attracts highly competitive athletes of...

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]]> 8481 More Than a Summer Activity: How a Junior Pickleball Academy Helps Youth Grow On and Off the Court https://igpickleball.com/more-than-a-summer-activity-how-a-junior-pickleball-academy-helps-youth-grow-on-and-off-the-court/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:49:38 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=11909 Summer break gives children a chance to recharge from the school year, but it can also create long stretches of unstructured time. Many parents search...

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]]> 11909 3 Ways to Teach Kids Pickleball: Individual, Group, and Hybrid https://igpickleball.com/3-ways-to-teach-kids-pickleball-individual-group-and-hybrid/ Tue, 19 May 2026 20:55:30 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=11783 Not every kid learns the same way. Some need one-on-one attention. Others become excited the moment they are around other kids. Some need a little...

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]]> 11783 Pickleball for Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Getting Your Child Started https://igpickleball.com/pickleball-for-kids-a-parents-guide-to-getting-your-child-started/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:18:01 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=11118 If your child has been looking for a sport that is fun, easy to learn, and great for making friends, pickleball might be exactly what...

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]]> 11118 Third Shot Drive: What Is It, Why Use It, and What Comes Next? https://igpickleball.com/third-shot-drive-what-is-it-why-use-it-and-what-comes-next/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:14:01 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=10953 Pickleball strategy has evolved quickly over the last few years. The classic advice for the serving team has long been simple: serve, defend the return,...

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]]> 10953 Communicating Strategy With Your Pickleball Partner During a Match https://igpickleball.com/communicating-strategy-with-your-pickleball-partner-during-a-match/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:21:59 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=10924 In pickleball, solid strokes and quick reflexes matter, but communication between partners often decides who controls the match. Many recreational players focus only on technique...

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]]> 10924 What Qualities Truly Matter in a Great Pickleball Coach? https://igpickleball.com/what-qualities-truly-matter-in-a-great-pickleball-coach/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:24:02 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=10756 Pickleball is growing faster than almost any sport in the country, and with that growth comes an increasing demand for quality coaching, especially for youth...

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]]> 10756 The Benefits of Pickleball for Kids Ages 7 to 14 https://igpickleball.com/the-benefits-of-pickleball-for-kids-ages-8-to-14/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:48:04 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=10700 Why Pickleball Is Perfect for Kids Ages 7 to 14 Pickleball for kids ages 7 to 14 has quickly become one of the fastest-growing sports in the...

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]]> 10700 Why the Ready Position Is Essential for Pickleball Beginners https://igpickleball.com/why-the-ready-position-is-essential-for-pickleball-beginners/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:54:28 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=10644 In nearly every sport that involves reacting to an opponent, the ready position is one of the first fundamentals taught. Tennis players use a split...

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