Pickleball Coach Archives - I&G Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/category/pickleball-coach/ Pickleball Equipment and Instructions Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:25:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://igpickleball.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/favicon-32x32-1.png Pickleball Coach Archives - I&G Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/category/pickleball-coach/ 32 32 218495286 Should Your Child Continue Pickleball Lessons After Summer Camp Ends? https://igpickleball.com/should-your-child-continue-pickleball-lessons-after-summer-camp-ends/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:25:23 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=12390 Summer is coming to an end, and families are preparing for school, sports, and busy after-school schedules. There is one last chance for the junior...

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]]> 12390 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 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 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 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 What Pickleball Paddle Should a Beginner Buy? A Coach Explains Everything https://igpickleball.com/what-pickleball-paddle-should-a-beginner-buy-a-coach-explains-everything/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:36:43 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=11074 So you just found pickleball. Maybe a friend brought you to the court. Maybe you saw a video online and thought it looked fun. Maybe...

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]]> 11074 What Makes Pickleball the Perfect Sport for Kids Ages 8–14? https://igpickleball.com/what-makes-pickleball-the-perfect-sport-for-kids-ages-8-14/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:51:38 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=11020 Physical and Mental Development  If you have not noticed, pickleball has pretty much taken over. What began as a backyard hobby is now one of...

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]]> 11020 Why Is Footwork More Important Than Power in Pickleball? https://igpickleball.com/why-is-footwork-more-important-than-power-in-pickleball/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:28:05 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=10975 In today’s game, more coaches are emphasizing a simple but powerful principle: better footwork beats a stronger shot. While power can win quick points, balance,...

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]]> 10975 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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