Coach Igor, Author at I&G Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/author/ibsi/ Pickleball Equipment and Instructions Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:33:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://igpickleball.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/favicon-32x32-1.png Coach Igor, Author at I&G Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/author/ibsi/ 32 32 218495286 How Can Tennis Players Successfully Make the Switch to Pickleball? https://igpickleball.com/how-can-tennis-players-successfully-make-the-switch-to-pickleball/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:31:01 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=1801 For many tennis players, pickleball provides a fun, competitive way to stay active while enjoying a sport that’s easy to learn and rewarding to master....

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]]> 1801 Why Isn’t Buying a Cheap Paddle Worth It for Pickleball Beginners? https://igpickleball.com/why-isnt-buying-a-cheap-paddle-worth-it-for-pickleball-beginners/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:14:14 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=1782 Many new players think all paddles are the same, so they buy the cheapest they can find. At first, a cheap paddle may seem like...

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]]> 1782 The Health Benefits of Pickleball: A New and Popular Sport https://igpickleball.com/the-health-benefits-of-pickleball-a-new-and-popular-sport/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:14:41 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=1643 A Sport That Encourages Regular Movement One of the reasons pickleball has become so popular is because it is easily accessible. The court is smaller...

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]]> 1643 Why Grit Matters on a Pickleball Paddle (And Why JOOLA Gets It Right) https://igpickleball.com/advantages-of-pickleball-paddles-with-grit-surface/ Tue, 26 May 2026 20:33:45 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=1582 If you have ever watched a skilled pickleball player drop a spinning dink into the kitchen or rip a topspin drive down the line, you...

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]]> 1582 When Should You Get a New Pickleball Paddle? (2026 Updated Guide) https://igpickleball.com/what-are-the-main-signs-that-you-need-a-new-pickleball-paddle/ Tue, 12 May 2026 21:31:06 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=6568 Pickleball paddles play a direct role in how you perform on the court, whether you are a beginner still learning how to serve or an...

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]]> 6568 How Do I Hit Harder in Pickleball Without Losing Control? https://igpickleball.com/how-do-i-hit-harder-in-pickleball-without-losing-control/ Tue, 05 May 2026 19:15:56 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=11652 This is the question I hear more than any other from pickleball players across Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough, and Pinellas Counties. They swing harder, the ball...

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]]> 11652 Can a Paddle Actually Improve Your Pickleball Game? https://igpickleball.com/can-a-paddle-actually-improve-your-pickleball-game/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:23:30 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=11580 Yes. Your paddle matters more than most beginners realize, and even experienced players leave points on the court by using the wrong equipment for their...

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]]> 11580 Best Age for Kids to Start Playing Pickleball: A Tampa Bay Coach’s Guide https://igpickleball.com/whats-the-best-age-for-kids-to-start-playing-pickleball/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:35:00 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=7409 A Tampa Bay pickleball coach shares what he sees on the court every week. Pickleball Lessons in Tampa Bay: What Age Should Your Child Start?...

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]]> 7409 Introducing Your Child to the World of Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/introducing-your-child-to-the-world-of-pickleball/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 19:53:27 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=2186 Pickleball has been experiencing a rapid surge in popularity both in the United States and internationally. While it has been embraced by people of all...

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]]> 2186 Maximizing Pickleball: The Benefits of Group Lessons for Beginners https://igpickleball.com/maximizing-pickleball-group-lessons-for-beginners/ Sat, 17 Jun 2023 22:42:56 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=2048 Pickleball group lessons for beginners are one of the best ways to learn this fast-growing sport here in the Tampa Bay, FL area. If you’re...

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]]> 2048 Beginner’s Guide to Pickleball Doubles https://igpickleball.com/beginners-guide-to-pickleball-doubles/ Sat, 10 Jun 2023 16:42:29 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=2035 Pickleball is a fun and engaging sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It’s played on a court similar to a badminton...

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]]> 2035 Serve to Win: Developing Accurate and Powerful Shots https://igpickleball.com/serve-to-win-developing-accurate-and-powerful-shots/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:46:59 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=1919 Pickleball is a fast-paced and highly strategic sport that demands precision and skill, especially when it comes to serving. Developing a consistent and accurate serve...

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