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

What's Cooking in the Kitchen This Week:

• “GOT IT CONTEST” WINNERS ANNOUNCED

• Master the Compact Third Shot Drive

• Fitness Expert Glenn Dawson: Strengthening Your Rotator Cuff

• Pickleball Obsession By State

• How To Quickly Assess A New Opponent In Pickleball

• The Unexpected Health Benefit of Pickleball

• Serving Up Heat: How Fast Can A Pickleball Really Fly?

• Pickleball Paddle Cores: Honeycomb, Foam Or Hybrid?

• USAP Hits JOOLA With $200M Countersuit Over Gen3 Paddle Approval

• The Home Court Advantage Rule In MLP & What It Means For The Game

• Coach Mary: OVERHEADS!

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🥷 SKILLS

Master The Compact Third Shot Drive

Master the Compact Third Shot Drive in Pickleball: Control, Power, and Precision

In modern pickleball, the third shot drive isn’t just a show of power — it’s a calculated weapon. A compact, low drive can apply pressure, force weak volleys, and keep you in control of the point without risking errors.

If you're newer to the sport, the third shot drive is the shot you hit right after your serve, once your opponent returns the ball. It’s called the “third shot” because it’s the third shot of the rally — and it’s your chance to either drive (hit it fast and low) or drop (hit it soft into the kitchen).

Mastering a compact third shot drive gives you another high-percentage option to apply pressure from the baseline. Here’s how to hit it cleanly, consistently, and with confidence.

 🏋️ STAYING FIT with GLENN

Strengthening Your Rotator Cuff

🗞️ NEWS

Pickleball Obsession By State

A new Pickleball Obsession Index ranks all 50 states based on court access, online search habits, and overall enthusiasm. Think your state made the top five—or are you living in one of the least obsessed corners of the country?

See which states dominate the list—and which ones barely made a blip.
Click here…

♟️STRATEGY

How To Quickly Assess A
New Opponent in Pickleball

Sizing up a new opponent quickly can make or break a match—but are you really making the most of those early clues? In pickleball, smart players start gathering intel before the first point even starts.

A few sharp observations can tip you off to an opponent’s hidden strengths, weaknesses, and habits—long before the scoreboard says anything.

How do you spot the signals and turn them into a winning strategy? Find out the simple but powerful steps to get the edge from the very first rally.

🧠 Mental Health News

The Unexpected And Proven
Health Benefit Of Pickleball

Pickleball has long been praised for its fun and fitness benefits, but a major new study has uncovered a clear, measurable benefit that goes far beyond cardio or calories.

Could your next game be doing more for your mind than you realize? This study offers fresh insight into why this sport might be one of the best ways to boost both body and brain.
Find out what the data reveals here…

🧑‍🔬 SCIENCE NEWS

Serving Up The Heat: How Fast
Can A Pickleball Really Fly?

You might think a pickleball floats through the air — until you see what happens when the pros cut loose. In a recent serve-speed battle featuring big names like Ben Johns, Tyson McGuffin, and even Andre Agassi, the radar gun told a different story.

Curious how fast a pickleball can really fly?
Get the surprising numbers and see who topped the charts, click here…

🏓 GEAR NEWS

Pickleball Paddle Cores:
Honeycomb, Foam Or Hybrid

Not all paddle cores are created equal, and today’s players have more options than ever. From the classic honeycomb to the newest foam tech and hybrid blends, your choice can seriously change how you play—and how long your paddle lasts.

Whether you want more power, more control, or a softer feel, the right core can make all the difference. Break down the pros and cons of each core type here before you make your next move.

⚖️ Legal NEWS
USAP Hits Joola With $200M Countersuit
Over Gen3 Paddle Approval

The paddle wars just got serious. USA Pickleball has fired back at JOOLA with a $200 million countersuit, accusing the paddle giant of fraud and abuse of the equipment approval process.

At the center of the storm: the Gen3 paddles, once hyped for their "catapult effect," now the focus of claims that they were secretly altered after getting official approval.

Get the full story behind the countersuit shaking up the sport, click here…

🤣 HUMOR

🏓 PRO NEWS

The Home Court Advantage Rule In
MLP & What It Means For the Game

Major League Pickleball is rolling out a new twist for 2025, and it’s not just the headline changes everyone’s buzzing about. Alongside side-out scoring and new waiver periods, MLP has quietly introduced a home court advantage rule that could shift the balance of power in close matches.

If you think home turf is just about fan noise and friendly faces, think again—this advantage gets tactical. Get the full breakdown here before the first serve flies in Orlando, Click Here…

RALLY RUNDOWN:
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS

INGLIS, FL: Volunteers Turn Old Tennis Court Into Thriving Pickleball Hub
DAYTON, TN: How Pickleball Became An Unexpected Success At Bryan College
FLUSHING, NY: NY's Biggest Pickleball Event Returns To Queens Next Month
CANADA: 'Largest In The World’-Giant Indoor Padel/Pickleball Club Set To Open In Oakville
MENANDS, NY: Pickleball Tournament Raised Money For Children To Go To Summer Camp
SAN BERNARDINO, CA: Perris Hill Pickleball Unveils Exciting Vision For A World-Class Pickleball And Tennis Center
SPRING HILL, FL: Christian Academy Students Become The 1st School In The County To Take Up Pickleball
HOUSTON, TX: Solarium, Houston's Newest Pickleball Destination, To Open In Midtown


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