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

What's Cooking in the Kitchen This Week:

• “GOT IT CONTEST” WINNERS ANNOUNCED

• Pickleball Boom: America's Fastest-Growing Sport Smashes New Records

• Fitness Expert Glenn Dawson: Bulletproof Your Spine

• Protective Eyewear Seen As A Necessity For Pickleball Players

• Pickleballers Bounce Back After Joint Replacement

• Lamborghini Launches Its Own Pickleball Paddle

• Bill Gates Calls Pickleball A 'Funny American Game' - Here's Why He Loves It

• Maryland Students To Participate In Pickleball Exchange Trip To China

• 90-Year Old Pickleball Phenom Aims To Be Playing At Least Til He Is 95

• Coach Mary: Pickleball Etiquette

🏆MARCH WINNER OF THE “GOT IT” CONTEST
^{This month’s Prize: “Pickleball Retirement Schedule”
T-ShirtWinner: “Barna G.”
Congratulations!
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🥷 SKILLS

The New Drop Shot

The New Drop Shot: Why the Soft Third Shot Is Getting Faster

For years, the third shot drop has been taught as a high, looping arc designed to float gently into the kitchen. It was the great equalizer — a soft shot that neutralized power and gave players time to move from the baseline to the net. But walk onto any busy pickleball court today, and something’s changing. The drop is still a drop… but it’s not always soft. It’s lower. Quicker. More assertive.

Discover how the third shot drop is evolving and why more players are leaning into this faster-paced version — not to rush the net blindly, but to keep their opponents guessing and regain control of the point in a new way.

 Why the Third Shot Drop Is Changing
The rise of faster drops isn’t a trend pulled from the pro game alone. It’s a response to how the game is being played today — more aggressively, with better reflexes, and with opponents who aren’t afraid to punish a loopy ball.

 🏋️ STAYING FIT with GLENN

Bulletproof Your Spine

👀 HEALTH NEWS

Protective Eyewear is Essential
For Pickleball Players

As pickleball grows faster and more competitive, so does the speed of the ball—and the risk of injury. More players are realizing that protective eyewear isn’t just for pros or seniors, but a smart move for anyone who values their vision. From fast volleys to accidental deflections, one close call is often all it takes to make goggles part of your gear.

Learn what’s driving the push for eye protection—and how you can keep your vision safe on the court, Click here…

💪HEALTH NEWS

Pickleballers Bounce Back
After Joint Replacement

Facing joint replacement surgery doesn't mean your pickleball days are behind you—in fact, most players are back on the court within months, and many say they’re playing better than ever. A new study shows that recovery and return to play are not only common but achievable at all levels of skill.

See what the research reveals and what you can do to safely get back in the game after surgery.

🏓 Gear

Lamborghini Launches Its Own
Pickleball Paddle

Lamborghini has made some wild moves over the years—supercars, luxury yachts, even cologne—but now they’ve entered the pickleball paddle game!

In a mash-up nobody asked for but everyone is curious about, Lamborghini teamed up with Babolat to create a high-performance paddle that looks like it was built in a wind tunnel. It’s flashy, it’s limited-edition, and it might just be the most Lamborghini thing to ever hit a pickleball court.

Take a look under the hood of this unexpected crossover—and decide whether it’s pure performance or just paddle pageantry, Click Here…

👏 COMMUNITY NEWS

Bill Gates Calls Pickleball A
Funny American Game

Bill Gates has been playing pickleball longer than most of us have owned paddles—50 years, to be exact.

In a recent interview, he called it a “funny American game” and reflected on how it’s become a lifelong staple alongside tennis and bridge. With personal ties to the sport’s origins and a genuine passion for the game, Gates is one of the sport’s earliest—and most unexpected—champions.

His story adds another layer to pickleball’s rise from backyard pastime to global phenomenon. Read why the man behind Microsoft still makes time for the court.
Click Here…

🇨🇳 GLOBAL NEWS

Maryland Students Participate In
Pickleball Exchange Trip to China

For a group of Montgomery County students, pickleball is more than just a game—it’s a passport to global friendship. In a first-of-its-kind cultural exchange, these young players are heading to China to connect with students abroad through the sport they love. It’s a unique blend of travel, teamwork, and international goodwill, all sparked by a paddle and a plastic ball.

Want to see how pickleball is building bridges across continents?
Read the full story here…

👏 COMMUNITY NEWS
Meet The 90 Year Old Pickleball Phenom

At 90 years old, Felix Puccio isn’t just playing pickleball—he’s lighting up the court. His energy, joy, and fierce love for the game have made him a local legend in the Northern Berkshires, where the laughter echoes as loud as the paddle pops.

Felix’s story is more than impressive—it’s a reminder of what’s possible when community, movement, and purpose collide. He’s aiming for 95, and every game he plays is a celebration of life, resilience, and connection.

Meet the man whose unstoppable spirit is inspiring a whole league to keep showing up and giving it their all, Click Here…

🤣 HUMOR

RALLY RUNDOWN:
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS

MEMPHIS, TN: Mentors Engage Inner-City Youth Through Pickleball
SEATTLE, WA: Birders Cry Foul On Pickleball Courts
LAS VEGAS, NV: City Plans $12M Pickleball Complex Amid Federal Spending Debate
RACINE, WI: Pickleball Gains Popularity Among Seniors, Offering Fitness And Fun
BOCA RATON, FL: Pickleball Courts Donated To Education Center
FLOWOOD, MS: Flowood Unveils Mississippi's Largest Pickleball Complex
CUMBRIA, ENGLAND: Wind Farm Grant Helps Bring Pickleball To New Hutton
GOLDEN, CO: Former NFL Receiver Leaves Colorado Ultimate Frisbee For Pickleball


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  💪 PICKLEBALL ETIQUETTE

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