Rally Scoring in Pickleball

In the grand scheme of things, pickleball is new. Yeah, sure, the game has been around for decades, and you’re addicted. You watch drills on YouTube and stream matches on your phone, iPad, and computer. You know all the stars of the PPA and spend time counting down...

Vulcan Tournament of Champions: Saturday Preview, from the Stats Desk

Elevation (4,436 ft), may be a factor, both for conditioning, and the ball flying faster. A new combo for “Double Triple?” Tyson McGuffin is trying to become the first male player other than Ben Johns to win a Triple Crown. Catherine Parenteau is trying to earn...

A ‘Couple’ of great PPA pairs

It’s National Couples Day, and there are so many great stories on the PPA Tour. so why not check in on with some of the players who “Couple Up” and compete together  Anna Bright & James Ignatowich Anna: James and I coincidentally started playing pickleball on the...

Happy National Pickleball Day from the PPA Tour

If you’re reading this, if you’re a regular pickleball player, whether at a PPA event or with friends and soon-to-be friends at a local park, you already know how special pickleball is. There are so many stories out there, and you probably know a few, about how...

STORYLINES FOR THE OH SNAP! DENVER OPEN PRESENTED BY VIZZY

OVERALL TOP 5: START ME UP: After a month’s break, the PPA is back to start the 2nd half. STRIKE 3: After throwing out the first pitch at the Miami Marlins game on Sunday, ALW looks to strike for 3 golds again (and her 5th triple crown in a row). 10 TO 100: Ben Johns...

Problems and Partners and Putting It Together

Lucy Kovalova considers herself one of the lucky ones.  It’s rough out there on the PPA Tour and finding a person to coexist with on the court isn’t exactly the easiest thing to do. There are things to consider – playing style, compatibility, energy, and attitude. All...