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Welcome to Episode 63 of the Future of Pickleball podcast! In this episode, Paul Olson talks with Dr. Kwabena Akufo, who has been working to grow pickleball in Africa. Dr. Akufo shares his journey: from discovering pickleball in the United States, to establishing the sport in Ghana during the COVID pandemic, and eventually forming the Confederation of African Pickleball.

He talks about the successes and challenges of growing a sport across an entire continent, and how it was finally included as a demonstration sport in the African Games. Paul and Dr. Akufo talk about the grassroots approach to sports development, the importance of community engagement, and the vision for pickleball's future in Africa.

Timestamps:
0:00 - The Future of Pickleball Show Episode 63 Introduction 🎬
1:17 - Pickleball in Africa 🌍
2:41 - From Ghana to Africa ↗️
7:42 - Establishing the Ghana Pickleball Association 🏓
10:47 - Formation of the Confederation of African Pickleball ✔️
16:12 - Demographics in Africa 🔢
18:35 - Pickleball in the African Games 🙌
27:42 - Growth of pickleball in Africa 📈
30:57 - Joining the Global Pickleball Federation 🤝
37:49 - Dr. Kwabena's future for pickleball in Africa 🔮

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Welcome to Episode 88 of the James Ignatowich Show! In this episode, James talks about the recent Major League Pickleball (MLP) tournament in Miami, with some inside insight into the importance of coaching and team dynamics in competitive play — and the performance of pickleball player Ryan Fu, a rising star in the pro pickleball world. James also shares pickleball techniques and strategy: including why you should always volley in front of your body, tips for faster hands, and and simple strategies that build player confidence.

Timestamps:
0:00 - The James Ignatowich Show Episode 88 Introduction 🎬
1:12 - Ryan Fu at MLP Miami 😯
2:01 - Getting faster hands 🤜
4:26 - Volleying out front 💪
6:55 - Understanding how to volley with power 📝
9:12 - Having a wide athletic base 💸
11:52 - Shoutout to the D.C. Pickleball Team 🗣️

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Pickleball pro John Cincola works with a partner on a pickleball fast-hands drill. Learn how to have quick reactions and fast hands, including a compact swing, reaction time, and more.

John Cincola is a pickleball pro, full-time traveling player, and content creator. He has achieved a world ranking of #6, and has 10+ professional medals in his career. In this series, John Cincola will teach you his favorite 10 pickleball drills you can work on with a partner.

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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast! In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes pickleball pro Federico Staksrud to talk about his journey from playing tennis in Argentina to discovering pickleball in the United States. Federico shares his upbringing, the support of his parents, and his pickleball goals, including helping singles pickleball become a main showcase for the sport in the future.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Behind the Paddle Episode 4 Introduction 🎬
2:01 - Federico Staksrud: background 🎾
7:42 - Importance of parental guidance 🧑‍🧑‍🧒
11:30 - Entering pickleball 🏓
13:03 - College 🎓
16:50 - Biggest failure❓
21:02 - Overall goals 🎯
22:21 - Singles potential 🔮
24:54 - Reaching the limit for power 💪
30:41 - Playing doubles 2️⃣
33:33 - Handling social media 📲
37:30 - Morning routine 🧘‍♂️
41:51 - Expecting the unexpected 👀
46:00 - Working hard 🐶
50:45 - Improving your life through good habits 🌤️
51:59 - Reality of professional pickleball 💸
56:21 - Rapid fire questions 🔥

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Pickleball pro Collin Shick reviews video of his game against Ben Johns at the PPA Florida Open Finals. Collin discusses how to choose the best ball placement in singles, depending on where your opponent is standing.

Collin Shick is a pro pickleball player who also had a successful five-year collegiate tennis career at North Carolina State University. He is also pursuing a medical degree from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.

Collin Shick played his first-ever pro tournament in 2023, the PPA Florida Open, and he reached the finals as a qualifier. Just a few months later, he won the 2023 DUPR Collegiate Invitational. Shick was also drafted for the 2023 Major League Pickleball (MLP) season and competed for the Florida Smash.

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The first 4 shots in pickleball are the most important of any pickleball rally. Pickleball coach Morgan Evans will take you through a drill to help you perfect the first four pickleball shots: the serve, the return of serve, the 3rd shot, and the 4th shot. For this drill, you will need 2 players, 2 pickleball paddles, and a few pickleballs. There will be numerous progressions for each of the 4 shots, with rules for each one. Use this drill as a fun game (that is similar to skinny singles pickleball) you can do with a partner.

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Welcome to Episode 82 of the It Feels Right pickleball podcast! In this episode, Adam Stone and Rob Nunnery talk about the Major League Pickleball (MLP) playoffs and Pickleball World Championships, including the dynamics of team selections and the impact of betting on fan engagement. Rob and Adam also talk about player strategies in mixed doubles pickleball, especially the concept of the blitz and how adjusting your swing can improve your game.

Timestamps:
0:00 - It Feels Right Episode 82 Introduction 🎬
1:49 - Georgia vs. Florida college football game 🏈
4:18 - 2024 PPA Pickleball World Championships 🏓
6:00 - MLP playoffs 👀
8:47 - James Ignatowich calls in teaser 😹
12:49 - James hangs up/MLP Playoffs ☏
24:00 - 2024 PPA Pickleball World Championships (continued.) 🏓
29:20 - Tip of the day- blitzing 📝

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Catherine Parenteau reviews a point in Women's Doubles at San Clemente between Catherine Parenteau/Anna Leigh Waters vs. Lea Jansen/Tyra Black. Catherine points out how to defend against a team who is stacking and capitalizing on your opponent's shot mistakes.

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Welcome to Episode 22 of The Pickleball Connection! In this episode, Barrett and Danea Bass share their top tips for players who are rated 4.0 and below. The most important things you can work on are drilling that focuses on: mastering the transition zone, working on your footwork, and simplifying your swing to reduce errors. Most importantly, you should be playing to your strengths during games and tournaments.

Timestamps:
0:00 - The Pickleball Connection Podcast Episode 22 Introduction 🎬
2:15 - Drill more ‼️
5:30 - Don't chase trash 🗑️
8:10 - The importance of the transition zone 💥
10:52 - Make footwork your emphasis 👟
12:36 - Play to your strengths 💪
18:00 - Less is more ➕

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Pickleball pro Catherine Parenteau shows up to a rec pickleball game to teach players how to improve their games. In this episode, Catherine focuses on the serve return when you are stacking, to help buy yourself some more time. Improve your game with pickleball lessons from Catherine Parenteau.

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Get ready for an epic showdown in the 2024 PPA Rate Championships Women's Doubles Gold Medal Match, where powerhouse duo Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau take on rising stars Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher! This thrilling match showcases fierce rallies, incredible net play, and game-changing moments as these top players battle for the prestigious gold medal.

Who will emerge victorious in this high-stakes face-off? Catch all the highlights and witness the best of women's doubles pickleball in this unforgettable PPA Tour final! 🏆 📺

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James Ignatowich breaks down individual points from pro pickleball matches. Watch James Ignatowich/Anna Bright in the first-ever pickleball shot to make #1 on ESPN's SportsCenter Top 10 Plays.

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Welcome to Episode 62 of The Future of Pickleball show. In this episode, Paul Olson talks with Ashley Owens, co-founder of CourtReserve about her journey into pickleball, the evolution of CourtReserve, and the importance of technology in pickleball. Ashley also shares insights on future innovations in pickleball technology and the sport's growth and demographics.

Timestamps:
0:00 - The Future of Pickleball Show Episode 62 Introduction 🎬
1:16 - Ashley Owens background 🙌
4:15 - CourtReserve's mission 💯
8:19 - Enhancing player experience 🏓
10:22 - Innovations in pickleball technology 🕹️
14:42 - CourtReserve's future 🔮
17:12 - The role of court sports in modern athletics 👀
22:23 - Connecting with CourtReserve 💨

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Pickleball coach Athena Trouillot will teach you a 3rd shot drill for beginner or intermediate players. Learn a drill you can do with a partner to improve your pickleball third shot drop, why practicing your 3rd shot without your pickleball paddle will help improve your pickleball game, and the best speed to practice your shot.

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Welcome to Episode 87 of the James Ignatowich Show. In this episode, James talks about how important it is to find (and leverage) your strengths in pickleball — rather than focusing on your weaknesses. Plus, how your forehand shot can improve your game, including: some strategies for maximizing your forehand return, the advantages of playing on the left side of the court, effective dinking techniques to set up a forehand shot, and why anticipation and movement are important in executing a successful forehand.

Timestamps:
0:00 - The James Ignatowich Show Episode 87 Introduction 🎬
1:19 - Forehand strategy 📝
6:22 - Playing to your strengths: left vs. right side 🏓
8:25 - Speedups 💨
10:12 - Dinking strategy for forehand players 🤌
12:04 - Setting up forehands from the left side 🤚

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Pickleball is not a one-handed sport, and your non-dominant hand will need to help in many situations. Pickleball pro and coach Morgan Evans will teach you three of the times your other hand will need to help:

1. To counterbalance a lean in on 4th shot volleys.
2. Backhand slice return of serve.
3. The forehand drive.

Morgan will take you through these pickleball tips and drills for allowing your non-dominant hand to help in certain situations.

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Pickleball pro Collin Shick reviews video of his game against Ben Johns at the 2023 PPA Florida Open. Collin discusses 3rd shot placement and how best to choose your shot after your opponent's return of serve.

Collin Shick is a pro pickleball player who also had a successful five-year collegiate tennis career at North Carolina State University. He is also pursuing a medical degree from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.

Collin Shick played his first-ever pro tournament in 2023, the PPA Florida Open, and he reached the finals as a qualifier. Just a few months later, he won the 2023 DUPR Collegiate Invitational. Shick was also drafted for the 2023 Major League Pickleball (MLP) season and competed for the Florida Smash.

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Welcome to Episode 81 of the It Feels Right pickleball podcast! In this episode, Adam Stone and Rob Nunnery talk about the buzz surrounding the upcoming Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) draft, playing in international tournaments, and how both the APP and PPA tournament schedules have been adding uncertainty for players. Rob and Adam also share the dynamics of pickleball playoffs, including team strategies, the importance of matchups, and playoff structure. Plus, pickleball playing tips, including the importance of being at the kitchen line and the resurgence of slice returns.

Timestamps:
0:00 - It Feels Right Episode 81 Introduction 🎬
2:20 - Adam’s shirt 👔
3:00 - SoCal Hard 8s are promoted 📈
4:10 - Rob was in Coeur D'alene 🚤
5:07 - Selkirk Labs Project 007 🏓
9:15 - Newport Beach 🏖️
10:28 - No more APP Tournament’s ❌
15:48 - PPWR League Draft and Player Dynamics 👀
23:39 - PPA schedule 📆
30:50 - MLP playoff scenarios 📝
49:43 - Georgia/Florida Football 🏈
52:40 - Tip: getting to the fourth 4️⃣

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Catherine Parenteau reviews a point at the PPA Tournament of Champions semi-final match between Catherine Parenteau/Parris Todd vs. Jessie Irvine/Lea Jansen. Catherine will talk about the attack shot and where to target the ball on your opponent's body to win the point.

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Welcome to Episode 21 of The Pickleball Connection podcast! In this episode, Barrett and Danea Bass are talking about the latest in pickleball news, including the controversies surrounding different serving rules in Major League Pickleball (MLP) and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), the newly enforced 25 percent rule regarding line calls, and why there is so much confusion caused by different rules across leagues. As a rec player, should you be paying attention to pro pickleball rules and how do they apply to you? They also talk about pickleball strategy, including pre-game communication between partners and understanding your partner's strategy is crucial during matches.

Timestamps:
0:00 - The Pickleball Connection Podcast Episode 21 Introduction 🎬
1:05 - 6 Questions to Ask Your Partner ❓
9:25 - Dink Pattern ♾️
10:53 - Combos 1️⃣ 2️⃣
13:00 - Sitting on Counters 😮
14:15 - More Rule Controversy 🎭
24:40 - More New Rules 🥴

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Pickleball pro Catherine Parenteau shows up to a rec pickleball game to teach players how to improve their games. In this episode, Catherine focuses on the pickleball serve, including how to avoid rushing your serve, being more consistent, and plan your serve in advance. Improve your game with pickleball lessons from Catherine Parenteau.

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James Ignatowich breaks down individual points from pro pickleball matches. Watch James Ignatowich/Matt Wright in a PPA Quarterfinal and learn about court positioning, especially when all four players are crowding the middle of the court.

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In this thrilling recap of the 2023 CIBC PPA Tour Finals Men's Singles Gold Medal Match, pickleball legends Ben Johns and Christian Alshon face off in an unforgettable showdown! Watch as Johns, a world-renowned pro, takes on the rising star Alshon in a battle of skill, speed, and strategy.

Dive into the high-energy action and witness the intensity of pro pickleball at its finest! 📺

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