Publisher, Author at I&G Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/author/alexowner/ Pickleball Equipment and Instructions Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:11:35 +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/alexowner/ 32 32 218495286 Should You Hit a Third Shot Drop or Drive in Pickleball? https://igpickleball.com/should-you-hit-a-third-shot-drop-or-drive-in-pickleball/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:11:32 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=4677 The third shot is usually the shot that determines the rest of a pickleball rally. Once the serve and the return have been made, the...

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]]> 4677 How Do You Progress From Pickleball Practice to Tournament Success? https://igpickleball.com/how-do-you-progress-from-pickleball-practice-to-tournament-success/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:09:42 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=3775 Every great pickleball player has the same first step: learning the basics and building their confidence through consistent practice. As players strengthen their skills, many...

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]]> 3775 What Should You Eat Before and After Pickleball to Play Your Best? https://igpickleball.com/what-should-you-eat-before-and-after-pickleball-to-play-your-best/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:35:35 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=3763 Being active on the pickleball court means more than practicing serves, dinks, and volleys. The foods and drinks we consume before and after a game...

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]]> 3763 Healthy Food for Pickleball: Cutting the Junk to Play Your Best at Any Age https://igpickleball.com/healthy-food-for-pickleball-cutting-the-junk-to-play-your-best-at-any-age/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:27:22 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=12317 If you love pickleball, what you eat matters just as much as how you swing your paddle. The right healthy food and pickleball sport habits...

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]]> 12317 How Can the Right 16mm Carbon Surface Pickleball Paddle Improve Your Game? https://igpickleball.com/how-can-the-right-16mm-carbon-surface-pickleball-paddle-improve-your-game/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:59:34 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=6332 Choosing the right paddle remains one of the most important equipment decisions a pickleball player can make. While skill development, footwork, and strategy all contribute...

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]]> 6332 Adapting Your Pickleball Game For Windy Conditions https://igpickleball.com/adapting-your-pickleball-game-for-windy-conditions/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:24:03 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=4429 There are many benefits to playing pickleball outdoors, such as fresh air, sunshine, and the chance to play in nature. But occasionally the weather can...

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]]> 4429 3 and Me Pickleball Lessons in Tampa Bay: Why Small Groups Get Better Results https://igpickleball.com/discover-the-benefits-of-the-3-and-me-pickleball-lesson/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:48:04 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=5128 I still remember the afternoon I showed up at the Tarpon Springs Pickleball Courts with three players who had never held a paddle before. Two...

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]]> 5128 Youth Athlete Nutrition: Real Food for Real Results for Young Athletes https://igpickleball.com/feeding-performance-real-food-for-real-results/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 23:14:29 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=8958 As a coach who’s worked with youth athletes for the past couple of years, I’ve seen some incredible potential in young players. Strength, speed, and...

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]]> 8958 Can Pickleball Really Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes? https://igpickleball.com/can-pickleball-really-help-manage-type-2-diabetes/ Tue, 06 May 2025 21:10:50 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=8305 Type 2 diabetes is a global health challenge, affecting over 400 million people worldwide. Managing the condition involves making long-term lifestyle changes, and while medication...

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]]> 8305 Why Should Every Pickleball Player Learn Topspin? https://igpickleball.com/why-should-every-pickleball-player-learn-topspin/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:53:44 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=8014 Pickleball continues to surge in popularity, attracting players of all ages and skill levels. While the game is easy to pick up, mastering advanced techniques...

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]]> 8014 Is Aggressive Play the Future of Pickleball? https://igpickleball.com/is-aggressive-play-the-future-of-pickleball/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:48:48 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=7999 Professional pickleball is witnessing a dynamic evolution, characterized by players increasingly adopting aggressive strategies and emphasizing faster exchanges, particularly at the kitchen line. This shift...

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]]> 7999 Pro Athletes Turned Pickleball Stars: The Rising Trend https://igpickleball.com/pro-athletes-turned-pickleball-stars-the-rising-trend/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:20:27 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=7892 With its unique blend of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong elements, pickleball has rapidly gained global attention over the last decade. What began as a backyard...

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