Healthy Food for Pickleball: Cutting the Junk to Play Your Best at Any Age
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 can give you more energy on the court, faster recovery after a long rally, and less of that heavy, sluggish feeling that comes from eating too much garbage food. This…
Is Your Child Going to Miss the Final Junior Pickleball Academy of the Summer?
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 pickleball lessons? Now is the time to sign up. Our Junior Pickleball Performance Academy has only two weeks left: the week of July 21 is open to players of all…
Why Isn’t Buying a Cheap Paddle Worth It for Pickleball Beginners?
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 a sensible idea, but it often leads to problems that prevent you from learning the skill and enjoying the court. The paddle is the most important piece of pickleball equipment,…
How Important Is Weight Training for Pickleball Performance?
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 all ages. In their quest to improve their game, many players are finding that winning on the court is about more than just hitting serves, dinks, and volleys. Weight training…
How Can the Right 16mm Carbon Surface Pickleball Paddle Improve Your Game?
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 to success on the court, paddle technology continues to evolve and can influence how a player performs. Since this topic was originally discussed, paddle manufacturers have introduced new materials, surface…
The Health Benefits of Pickleball: A New and Popular Sport
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 than a tennis court, making it easier for many players to move around, yet still providing an effective workout. In a normal game, players walk, shuffle, pivot, reach, and react…
Adapting Your Pickleball Game For Windy Conditions
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 pose a unique challenge for players on the court. Wind is one of the most common elements players face. It can affect ball flight, shot selection, positioning, and overall strategy.…
More Than a Summer Activity: How a Junior Pickleball Academy Helps Youth Grow On and Off the Court
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 for activities that keep their children active, engaged, and connected with others while school is out. A well-designed pickleball academy offers a balanced approach that combines physical activity, continued learning,…
Why Grit Matters on a Pickleball Paddle (And Why JOOLA Gets It Right)
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 were watching paddle grit at work. The texture on the face of your paddle is not just cosmetic. It directly affects how you grip the ball, how much spin you…
3 Ways to Teach Kids Pickleball: Individual, Group, and Hybrid
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 of both before anything works. Teaching pickleball to kids is no different. The good news is that kids can enjoy pickleball from their very first session. The paddle is light.…
When Should You Get a New Pickleball Paddle? (2026 Updated Guide)
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 advanced player grinding through tournament brackets. The right paddle does more than just hit the ball. It shapes how you move, how your shots feel, and how quickly your game…
How Do I Hit Harder in Pickleball Without Losing Control?
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 sails out, and frustration takes over. A lot of players assume hitting harder means sacrificing accuracy. That is not true. What it actually means is that they have not yet…
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