Ben Johns Archives - I&G Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/category/ben-johns/ 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 Ben Johns Archives - I&G Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/category/ben-johns/ 32 32 218495286 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 Can a Ball Machine Improve Your Pickleball Skills? https://igpickleball.com/can-a-ball-machine-improve-your-pickleball-skills/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:27:23 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=8910 Due to its accessibility and the exciting, fast-paced nature of its gameplay, pickleball is a rapidly expanding sport. Learning the basics and developing muscle memory...

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]]> 8910 What Is Dwell Time in Pickleball Paddles—and Why It Matters https://igpickleball.com/what-is-dwell-time-in-pickleball-paddles-and-why-it-matters/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:14:15 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=8822 When it comes to choosing the perfect pickleball paddle, players often focus on weight, grip, or paddle face material. But there’s one key factor that...

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]]> 8822 The Rise of the Double-Handed Backhand in Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/the-rise-of-the-double-handed-backhand-in-pickleball/ Tue, 20 May 2025 19:35:25 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=8451 In recent years, the pickleball world has seen a noticeable uptick in using the double-handed backhand (DHB), a shot changing how amateur and professional players...

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]]> 8451 How the Ready Position Transforms Competitive Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/how-the-ready-position-transforms-competitive-pickleball/ Tue, 13 May 2025 19:35:11 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=8437 What Is the Ready Position in Pickleball? The ready position is the stance you return to between shots. It is a balanced athletic posture in...

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]]> 8437 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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]]> 7892 JOOLA Perseus Pro IV: The Ultimate Pickleball Paddle for Power & Precision https://igpickleball.com/joola-perseus-pro-iv-the-ultimate-pickleball-paddle-for-power-precision/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 02:05:26 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=7671 Pickleball is evolving at an incredible pace, and with it, the demand for high-performance paddles continues to rise. Players of all skill levels are looking...

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]]> 7671 Pickleball vs. Football: The Fastest-Growing Sport’s Rise—and Its Super Bowl Debut https://igpickleball.com/pickleball-vs-football-the-fastest-growing-sports-rise/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:47:10 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=7318 If you asked a random group of Americans to name the country’s most popular sport, chances are you’d hear “football” more often than anything else—and...

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]]> 7318 Ben Johns’ 2025 Shake-Up: New Partners, Lefty Power, and a Surprising Split https://igpickleball.com/ben-johns-2025-shake-up-new-partners/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:03:42 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=7195 In the fast-paced world of pickleball, few names stand out as prominently as Ben Johns. After years of dominating the courts alongside his brother, Collin...

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]]> 7195 Why Your Non-Dominant Hand Matters in Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/why-your-non-dominant-hand-matters-in-pickleball/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 22:14:22 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=6009 Regarding pickleball, most players focus heavily on their dominant hand, as it’s the primary tool for hitting the ball and executing various shots. However, the...

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]]> 6009 The Rise of Ben Johns: Facing Tougher Rivals https://igpickleball.com/the-rise-of-ben-johns-facing-tougher-rivals/ Tue, 28 May 2024 17:10:34 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=5132 Ben Johns, widely recognized as one of the best pickleball players in the world, has recently been facing more competition than ever before. The pickleball...

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