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How to Use AI to Analyze Your Pickleball Matches If you are serious about improving your pickleball game, you’ve probably been told to "watch the tape." Recording your matches is standard advice for seeing bad habits that you don't notice in the heat of the moment. But let’s be honest: sitting through an hour of raw footage, trying to manually count how many third-shot drops you missed or figuring out exactly where your opponents were attacking you, is tedious. It’s hard to b

This is my 2nd Minor league tournament in the 16's DUPR division where our team the Raspberry Rippers won the Gold with the Joola Perseus! The first MLP tournament was in the 14's and with a different team and paddle. What was different the second time around. Well there are so many factors. In a team based format like MLP you are playing on a team of 4 so the most important is to have an overall strong team.

In tennis the chip and charge technique was popularized by Tennis legends Stefan Edberg & Boris Becker. In short it is a short high to low swing with an open face that imparts underspin giving the player time to approach the net.

The pickleball algorithm known as DUPR is an ingenius and addictive aspect to pickleball. It is a global rating system that keeps many competitive pickleball players (including myself) chasing a higher rating. Here are some different ways I've found to increase your rating.

Choosing the right pickleball paddle can significantly impact your game, whether you're just starting or looking to dominate the court. With new technologies and designs constantly emerging, 2025 brings exciting options for players of all levels. This guide will walk you through some of the top paddle recommendations and essential factors to consider when making your selection

I entered my second pickleball Tournament in Richmond BC, Canada on June 22nd at Pacific Pickleball club for mixed doubles DUPR. I'm happy to share I won my first mixed doubles tournament with some fuggles beer to enjoy as well with my mixed doubles partner Christine. Here are some insider tips I'll share from the tournament win.

The video highlights the iPop Minor League Tournament in June 2025. It was my first tournament where we had a team of 4 playing another teams in several rounds. We played up to 21 doing rally play, which means you earn a point whether you are serving or not. It was a bit of nerves at first, but I settled in and got some highlights including an ATP shot.

Pickleball is undeniably America's fastest-growing sport, captivating players with its accessibility and fun-loving community. For those...

he ATP (Around the Post) is one of the most celebrated shots in pickleball. Why? it's a difficult shot to perform that you can only pull off in certain situations. What is it? Its a point winning shot that's hit around the post on either side that land's in the court. The shot doesn't pass over the net, but around it. Some tips for pulling it off are the following

The jumping smash In this video and post you will get Uncle's guide to Volley's and smashes. Smashes are like the equivalent of the slam...

Unlock Your Potential with the Pickleball Bootcamp Course Are you ready to elevate your pickleball game? The Pickleball Bootcamp course...

A DUPR, or Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating, is a global system for measuring a pickleball player’s skill level. It uses an algorithm...

The Swinging Volley in Pickeball has successfully being adapted from tennis.

Mastering your pickleball backhand is one sure way to improve your pickleball game. Will you use a one handed backhand or a two handed or a

Pacific Pickleball Courts in Richmond BC Canada are arguably the best indoor pickleball courts in greater Vancouver. They offer modern...

The first step in beginning your pickleball journey once you are done borrowing your friends wooden paddles is to get your own. In your firs

Since taking up pickleball in Vancouver, Canada it was a natural fit for me on my next Asia trip to bring my pickleball paddle. Pickleball b