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

What's Cooking in the Kitchen This Week:

• The Sit and Strike Volley

• The Science Behind Paddle Regulation

• Fitness Expert Glenn Dawson: Fix Your Wrist Pain Today

• Own The Court With The Ultimate Workout Plan

• How To Convince Your Friends To Play Pickleball

• Cedars-Sinai Uses Generative AI To Extract Data On Pickleball Injuries

• Humor: I Hate It When That Happens

• How To Watch Pickleball Online From Anywhere

• Pickleball Party Games For An Epic Game Night!

• Seattle Pickleball Court Plans Spark Controversy

• Rally Rundown: Local Highlights

• Coach Mary: The 3rd Shot Hybrid

🥷SKILLS

The Sit & Strike Volley

The ‘Sit and Strike’ Volley: How to Attack Without Over-Swinging
Winning at the net in pickleball often comes down to fast hands, controlled aggression, and efficient technique. Many players struggle with volleys, either over-swinging and losing control or playing too passively and missing attacking opportunities.

A big backswing might feel powerful, but it often leads to pop-ups, errors, or mistimed shots. The ‘Sit and Strike’ Volley is a technique that maximizes control and offensive power without unnecessary movement.

It allows players to attack effectively without wild swings that give opponents an easy counterattack. Mastering this skill leads to more put-away opportunities, better resets, and smarter play at the kitchen line.

What Is the ‘Sit and Strike’ Volley?
This volleying technique focuses on a strong base and a compact, controlled strike. Instead of relying on a big backswing, the power comes from a stable stance and a short, efficient forward motion.

The technique is built on two key elements:

 🏋️ STAYING FIT with
GLENN & BRIANNA

Fix Your Wrist Pain Today

🏓 NEWS

The Science Behind Paddle
Regulation Testing

Ever wondered how pickleball paddles are put to the test before they hit the courts? This video takes you inside two leading paddle testing labs—Pro Pickle Labs (PPL) in Boca Raton and Element US Space and Defense in Baltimore—to uncover the science behind paddle regulations.

From deflection and spin tests to the latest PBcor exit velocity testing, you’ll see how cutting-edge technology like MOI machines and high-speed performance cannons ensure paddle consistency and fairness in the game.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the rigorous testing process and the advancements shaping the future of pickleball equipment, watch now…

  💪  HEALTH

Own The Court With The Ultimate
Pickleball Workout Plan

Pickleball isn’t just fun—it’s a serious workout. Research shows it burns more calories than walking, elevates heart rates to levels comparable with tennis, and delivers major cardiovascular benefits. But maximizing performance on the court requires more than just playing the game. Strength, agility, and injury prevention all play a role in keeping players at their best.

A new training program focuses on the movements that matter most for pickleball. See how it can help elevate your game, click here…

🧡 COMMUNITY

How To Get Your Friends
To Play Pickleball

You love pickleball—maybe a little too much. But not everyone in your life shares your enthusiasm… yet. If your friends start looking for an exit every time you bring up the sport, it might be time to rethink your approach. This guide offers smart, subtle ways to pique their interest without overwhelming them.

Learn how to make pickleball sound irresistible—without scaring them off, click here…

🤣HUMOR

I Hate It When This Happens

@pickleballapes

Hate when this happens 😅 #pickleball #pickleballer #pickleballaddict #pickleballers #reel #tennis #sports #pickleballislife #pickleballpl... See more

⚕️ HEALTH

Cedars-Sinai Uses Generative AI To
Extract Data On Pickleball Injuries

As pickleball's popularity soars, so do its injury rates—and Cedars-Sinai is leveraging AI to track and analyze them like never before. By extracting data from physician notes, researchers are uncovering patterns in falls, fractures, and strains that traditional methods often miss.

This breakthrough could revolutionize sports injury research, making data collection faster, more accurate, and more actionable.

What does this mean for the future of pickleball safety and sports medicine?
Read more here…

🏓 PRO NEWS

How To Watch Pickleball From Anywhere

With multiple pro tours and tournaments happening year-round, watching pickleball online can feel more complicated than it should be. Whether you’re looking to follow the PPA’s top-ranked stars, catch the APP’s rising talent, or experience MLP’s unique team format, knowing where to tune in is key.

This guide breaks down the best ways to stream pickleball from anywhere—including how a VPN can help you never miss a match.
Find out where to watch the action live! Click here…

🤣 JUST FOR FUN
Pickleball Party Games For
An Epic Game Night

When the courts close but your pickleball obsession doesn’t, it’s time to bring the game indoors! These pickleball-themed board and card games add a fun twist to game night, whether you’re strategizing your way to victory or just looking for some lighthearted competition. From unpredictable rule changes to fast-paced card battles, these games let you keep the pickleball energy alive no matter where you are.

Check out the best pickleball-inspired games to keep the fun going!

🗞️ NEWS

Seattle Pickleball Court Plans
Spark Controversy

Seattle’s Magnuson Park is at the center of a heated debate as plans move forward to add lighted pickleball courts by 2026. Players are eager for more space, but environmental advocates worry about the impact on nearby wetlands and wildlife. Some are calling for an alternative location, while others question how the city is handling community concerns.

Get the details on the Magnuson Park court plans, the environmental concerns, and what might happen next. Read more here…

RALLY RUNDOWN:
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS

HINGHAM, MA: Noise Study Results Related To Proposed Pickleball Court Shared With Abutters
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME: Pickleball The New 'King Of The Court'
PORTLAND, OR: Historic Black-Owned Portland Athletic Club Faces Pickleball Takeover As Family FIghts To Keep Legacy Alive
CARTHAGE, NC: Paddle Up: Sandhills Farm LIfe Brings Pickleball to Students
SCOTTSDALE, AZ: City Community College and Parks And Rec Join Forces To Expand Pickleball Access
WILMINGTON, NC: Paws4people To Hold 1st Charity Pickleball Tournament
BATON ROUGE, LA: Pro Pickleball Tournament To Bring $800K To City In April 2025
MEDFORD, OR: Southern Oregon Pickleball Association Welcomes Everyone Onto The Court

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  💪 Third Shot Hybrid

Zane explains his favorite 3^rd shot:  The hybrid drop/drive.

Are you listening to the pros who say the third shot drop is dead?  Wrong!  For older players, or those with mobility issues, the third shot is critical for you to execute so you can move to the net.  Instead of just talking about the third shot drive or the third shot drop, let’s look at the third shot hybrid, or the third shot ¾ shot.

 I covered this a few months ago, but it feels like a good time to circle back.  Why do we need to execute an effective 3^rd shot?

· You are the serving team, and you must let the return bounce, and then hit a shot that is not attackable.
· If you hit a 3rd shot drive, and it does not have topspin, you are giving them a chance to attack you as you come in.
· If you are having trouble with the 3^rd shot drop, which is a “long dink” that lands in the kitchen, perhaps you need a new option.

He explains that if he drives, Sammy can just attack and keep him back. If he hits a normal drop, Sammy has plenty of time to attack off the bounce.

When Zane executes the hybrid, the ball gets on Sammy quickly, and is low, so Sammy cannot attack.  This requires topspin!

Check of the 30-60-90 drill. 
· 30% - drop
· 60% hybrid with topspin
· 90% drive with topspin

In Zane’s second video, he shows target areas to aim for your third- shot hybrid.  He demos, explains, and shows how important it is to put topspin into your game.  60% is the key number.

In Zane’s last video, look at his hips and shoulders, and follow-through.  This is a difficult shot to execute if you do not incorporate your big muscle groups, using rotating and follow-through.  Great topspin!  The ball lands right at his opponent’s feet.

If you are not working on a third shot strategy, you will not get past the beginner level of play.  This is my favorite shot!  My doubles partners loved that I was setting them up with a great third shot, forcing our opponents to pop it up.  Everyone will love playing with you when you are setting them up to put it away!

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