Health, Fitness, News & Fun for Picklers of All Ages

What's Cooking in the Kitchen This Week:

• Defending the Lob: From Defense to Offense in a Flash

• Just in Time for Halloween! Get Your Ghoul On

• Fitness Expert Glenn Dawson: Frogs & Glutes for Squats

• Pickleball Goes to College

• Can Pickleball Extend Your Life?

• Bank of America Bets on Pickleball

• HUMOR: I Don’t Care What Kind Of Paddle I Use…

• Turning a Pickleball Passion into Profit : A Retiree's Inspiring Story

• Pickleball Takes Center Stage At Wedding

• Serving Up Aloha: How Pickleball is Uniting Players of All Ages in Hawaii

• Rally Rundown: Local Highlights

• Coach Mary: Drills You Can Do At Home To Improve Your Skills

🥷SKILLS

Defending the Lob: From
Defense to Offense in a Flash

Lob retrieval is a critical skill in pickleball, especially in competitive play where a well-placed lob can put you on the defensive quickly. The ability to chase down and return these high, deep shots can turn a potentially losing situation into an opportunity to regain control of the point. However, retrieving lobs requires not just speed but also balance and technique to avoid injury.

What are the safest and most effective ways to retrieve lobs? In this article we will highlight proper technique, common mistakes to avoid, and drills to help you master this important aspect of your game.

 Understanding Lob Retrieval

Lob retrieval involves quickly moving back to intercept a high, deep shot hit over your head, typically when you’re at or near the net. The primary goals are to reach the ball in time, maintain balance, and execute a controlled return that keeps you in the rally.

Successfully retrieving lobs can prevent your opponent from gaining an easy advantage and can even set you up to turn defense into offense. However, the way you move to get the lob is crucial; improper techniques can lead to mistakes or injuries.
See more about technique and drills here…

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🏋️ STAYING FIT
with Glenn & Brianna

FROGS & GLUTES
TO FIX YOUR SQUATS

🗞️NEWS

PICKLEBALL GOES TO COLLEGE

Pickleball's popularity isn't just limited to community courts and retirement communities anymore—it's invading college campuses! With over 125 universities and colleges now offering pickleball programs, this once-niche sport is making its mark on the next generation.

Could this collegiate embrace be the tipping point that propels pickleball to mainstream sports stardom? Or will it remain a beloved pastime on campus?

See how pickleball is shaping the future of college sports and what this means for the sport's overall trajectory, click here to read more…

👨‍🔬 HEALTH
Can Pickleball Extend Your Life?

Pickleball isn't just a fun way to pass the time; it might actually help you live longer! New research shows that racquet sports, like pickleball, can significantly extend life expectancy, even more than other forms of exercise.

But what's the secret behind pickleball's longevity boost? Is it the full-body workout, the mental challenge, the social connection, or a combination of all three?

See how pickleball can add years to your life and why it's more than just a game – it's a path to a healthier, happier you! Read more here…

💰 FINANCIAL NEWS

Bank Of America Bets On Pickleball

Bank of America is betting big on pickleball! They've raised their price target for Life Time Group, a major fitness company, citing the sport's explosive growth as a key factor.

With pickleball courts popping up everywhere and memberships soaring, Life Time is clearly in the right place at the right time. But what does this mean for investors? And is this just a fad, or is pickleball here to stay?

See how this fitness giant is capitalizing on the pickleball craze and why analysts are so optimistic about its future, click here…

🤣HUMOR

I Don’t Care What Kind
Of Paddle I Use…

@apiraspickleball

When Mike the Pickleball Warrior spitballs all the specs in his paddle you know its going to be a long one #pickleball #pickleballislife #... See more

💰 FINANCIAL NEWS

Turning a Pickleball Passion into Profit:
A Retiree's Inspiring Story

What started as a retirement project to stay active and enjoy pickleball has turned into an unexpected source of income and heartwarming experiences for one San Diego resident. By sharing his custom-built court with others, he's not only making money but also fostering a sense of community and even witnessing life-changing moments.

Ever dreamed of creating your own pickleball playground and side hustle in your own backyard? Read on to see how it’s done…

👏 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Pickleball Takes Center Stage
At Wedding

In a delightful departure from tradition, a newlywed couple chose to make their love of pickleball the highlight of their big day, swapping the customary first dance for a spirited match on a custom-made court.

This fun twist not only showcased their shared passion but also reflected pickleball's soaring popularity worldwide. As friends and family cheered them on, the bride clinched the friendly game, creating a memorable and unique start to their married life.

Curious to see how they pulled off this playful celebration? Read on for more details and watch the video here…

👏 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Serving Up Aloha: How Pickleball is Uniting Players of All Ages in Hawaii

The O‘ahu Pickleball Association, led by founder and president Donna Ching, is on a mission to grow and promote pickleball across the islands. With roots in a chance discovery in Arizona, Ching has transformed a personal passion into a community movement, offering lessons, leagues, and events that have brought thousands of players together.

From makeshift courts with painter’s tape to advocating for dedicated spaces in Honolulu, the association has become a driving force behind the sport's rapid rise in Hawaii. Want to learn how this vibrant community is reshaping the island's athletic landscape? Read on to discover more….

✅ SURVEY CONTEST ✅

RALLY RUNDOWN:
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Pickleball Entertainment Venue To Open In Melbourne, Australia
LAKEVIEW, OH: Indian Lake Pickleball Committee Achieves $330K Fundraising Goal
POSTDAM, NY: Pickleball Club Raises $20K For Five Local Fire Departments
MENOMONIE, WI: Motivational Monday: Get Active Playing Pickleball
REXBURG, ID: Pickleball Comes to Rexburg
PORTLAND, OR: Eight pickleball courts coming to Lloyd Center in October
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA: Boar’s Head Resort Hosting Pickleball Event To Support Martha Jefferson Hospital

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  💪 Drills You Can Do At Home To
Improve Your Skills

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