Hello, this is Diego Loveshe, President of the Concordia University Chicago (CUC) Pickleball Club. We are looking to advance the growth of pickleball on our campus and become a leading club in the collegiate pickleball scene.

We have consistently faced several difficulties in raising money for our club since its inception. In light of this, we just set up a GoFundMe for the CUC Pickleball Club. Any amount goes a long way. Your donation will help us purchase equipment (balls, nets, video equipment) and cover travel and lodging expenses for any tournament and match play.
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✨ Versace just dropped a pickleball set for $250! 🎾💫 Featuring a paddle with their iconic Barocco pattern, three branded balls, and a canvas bag. 👜🔥 Will you grab one? 🤔 #Pickleball #News

Spacing between two players can either create or limit opportunities – not just for the opposing team, but for your team as well. 🏓

Leave too much space and your opponents can hit an easy putaway or force you to reach for the next shot. A lot of popups happen due to players reaching. But when you don't leave enough space, you limit your range, making it harder to get to balls down the sideline. You can also encroach on your partner and end up clanking paddles or knocking one another over. 🎾🤦‍♂️

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You might remember we featured an article recently about a San Francisco couple who decided to have an environmental assessment conducted at the nearby Presidio Pickleball Courts due to the noise. They claimed the distinctive pock-pock sound of paddles on balls had put off prospective buyers of their property. 🎾🏠

Well, in an update featured in the San Francisco Standard, they seem to have finally managed to sell their house for the not-inconsiderable sum of $29 million! 💰 #Pickleball #News

"3 years ago, everyone had their job, and they would be top 10 in the world. You cannot do that anymore. They’re continuing to get better and better, the paddles are getting better and better, and the balls are getting faster. So you have got to just keep up with the pace of the top people. You have to be all in if you want to be at the top of this game," said the former tennis player in an interview with Pickleball Union.

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I ain’t ever seen one #Christmas Tree like this. 450 broken pickleballs of perfection! 🤌🏼🎄 #Pickleball #News

Z Sisters Pickleball - Anne and Carrie held a Pickleball Holiday Smash Party this weekend in San Rafael, CA with 16 guests! We played some regular pickleball games, demo-ed PCKL paddles and balls and had a ton of fun! We also played some reindeer games, ate some decorated gingerbread cookies and had a serving game at the end of our 2 hour party! We are putting together a video which we will share soon. In the meantime, here are some of our players posing with the PCKL paddles they tried! And in the party bags at the end of the day, everyone took home an PCKL pickleball! Thanks PCKL! #pckl

The Vega 40 high-visibility neon green color ball is not a Dura. But that's not a bad thing. The Vega 40 is fast and durable. After the ball is broken in, it would blend in at any level.The best part is that the ball is less expensive. It is about 25% less expensive than most balls on the market.#Pickleball #Balls #Unboxing

‘The Smartest Man in Pickleball”, as Jim named himself in X, said that “it has been a focus for me and it makes a difference. I also notice how many balls other people leave in the net.”“Mistakes happen, but make the mistakes over the net, not into the net,” also said.Are u agree 🤨?#Pickleball #Tips

Lea Jansen explained on the 'It Feels Right' podcast the strategy with which she nearly beat Anna Leigh Waters in the singles final at the 2023 Texas Open ⬇️For Jansen, it was all about taking away the angles:🎯 She elected to return the ball to the middle of the court to eliminate passing shot angles.✅ The key was to keep these balls deep so the passing shot was coming from behind the baseline.💪🏻 Then Jansen could use the length of the court to her advantage instead of trying to play side to side.#Pickleball #Podcast #Pro #News

The first thing you need to know is that you're going to have more paddle collisions than ever trying to cover the middle.➡️ This is particularly an issue on third shots. Usually, you can default to one player with their forehand in the middle to take the questionable balls.#Pickleball #Tips

Use the net to protect your body from the attacks of opponents. This position will help you to:👌 Identify balls that are going out🙌🏻 Reach a dink that is headed for your toes🎯 Become a smaller target for opponents to hit with speedup🔥 Better assess whether you have an optimal angle for a speedup of your own#Pickleball #Tips

Mike Gottfried @PCKLball 's CEO came on to the podcast to talk about their new Pro Series 13mm and 16mm paddles, how to build a pickleball brand, the future of pickleball balls, and much more! Tune in below to get the review on the paddles and listen to the pod! #Podcasts

More than 550 players will participate in the #APP PickleballSuperstore.com Philadelphia Open, held August 23-27 at the Upper Main Line YMCA, located in suburban Berwyn.#News

Quick review PCKL Pro Series 13 Pickleball Paddle Anne Z ( @ZSistersPickleball ) and Mary Hickey ( PickleDillies ) from San Francisco give their review of the new PCKL Pro Series 13 pickleball paddle. They love the paddle's blend of power and control, and they say it's helped them make some great shots. They also like the black surface of the paddle, which they think looks great.Features:13mm honeycomb core for powerful spinGritty Toray T700 raw carbon face for enhanced controlEdge foam injected for added stabilityWide face and large, forgiving sweet spot for reduced mishitsThermoformed unibody construction for durability and popBenefits:https://youtube.com/shorts... more power and spin on your shotsImprove your accuracy and controlReduce mishits and improve your consistencyPlay at a higher level and win more matchesIf you're looking for a high-performance pickleball paddle that can help you take your game to the next level, then the PCKL Pro Series 13 is a great option. 💸 PCKL Pickleball Paddles & Balls - Get 15% OFF with this link:https://sdqk.me/WQbEY9hQ/2... and Use this code: ZSISTER15

For beginners! A paddle approved by Pickleball USA! https://youtube.com/shorts... you ready to go on your pickleball journey?Let's start together!Play pickleball with VMakerz Pickleball PaddlesUSA Pickleball approved Inside, there's a really cool carrying case with:* Four pickleballs* Two paddles* Two cooling towels* An over grip for when your handle grip wears out* A cool carrying bag for the pickleballs Perfect for beginners, perfect for families.

Do you have problems giving high balls to your opponent as well? Then this tip may help you.. Move your feet! #Tips #Pro

7 Pickleball Tips for Beginners (Set Yourself Up for Success)If you're new to the game of pickleball, you might be wondering how to get started. Pickleball is a fun and easy-to-learn sport that can be played by people of all ages and skill levels. In this article, we'll provide you with five tips that will help you set up for success as a pickleball beginner.1. Start with the Right EquipmentBefore you can start playing pickleball, you need to make sure you have the right equipment. The basic equipment you'll need includes a pickleball paddle, pickleballs, and appropriate footwear. When choosing a pickleball paddle, make sure to select one that is the right weight and size for you.As a beginner, it's best to choose a paddle that is lighter and has a larger sweet spot. This will help you hit the ball more accurately and with greater power. As for pickleballs, make sure to choose ones that are designed for outdoor play, as indoor balls can be too lightweight and bouncy. Finally, choose shoes that provide good support and have non-marking soles.2. Every Mistake is a Lesson READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

They’re running it back! This time the pickleball slam is doing a mixed doubles event with Maria Sharapova/John McEnroe vs Steffi Graf/Andre Agassi! Who you got taking the chip? #news #pickleballslam

Bye Fiber Glass "Just because something works, doesn't mean it can't be improved." A famous quote from Black Panther. Most of us have seen the rise of pickleball in India and all around the globe too. We have seen a drastic change in balls, court surfaces and rules too! But the thing I always have found most fascinating is the revolution in paddle industry.As we all know, the folks on Bainbridge islands started with wooden paddles. Thanks to Arlen Paranto we switched to composite paddles real quick. (Fun fact, Arlen Paranto was the first one to introduce us non wooden paddles. His earlier paddles were edgeless, the same as we see now!) After composite paddles came the era of fiber glass paddles. Now I cant rank any of these according to their importance but this is my personal favourite. The earlier fiber glass paddles like Selkirk S1Cs and the Prime series are one of the most significant ones. The fiber glass paddles were the direct competitors to the carbon paddles, the carbons though at the time were a bit heavier and could not deliver that great of a sweet spot. So the fiber glass paddles had a good run atleast for a while but weren't the best ones yet. And now we have the carbon fibers everywhere for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the carbon offers more grip to the ball and allows the ball to stay on the paddle for a while, the carbon also offers really deep spins and slices which are love of doubles players these days. Not so important, but the carbon fiber paddles are really light weight and have better weight distribution. If a manufacturer is looking for a new paddle these days, they will not even think of a fiber glass paddles because of its costs, less durablity, weight, overall perfomance and popularity amongst the players. So I believe we can say that its about time we say good bye to any new fiber glass paddles and grow up up and start using wooden paddles again :)

This is very situational advice and depends on your skill level, but this is a good strategy to use so that balls don’t get behind you and you don’t lose as many points. This also gives your opponents less reaction time. #Tips

Converting Backhands IntroductionWhat are the strokes of the game ? Forehand, volley, dinks ,drives, smashes, lobs, passing shots. But am I missing something? Yup its the backhand. Backhand shots are considered the most easy points. Until one reaches 4.0 the main strategy is to keep the ball on opponents backhand and move forward to volley. That's called the textbook game. Just so simple yet effective for 4.0 and below categories.Converting a backhandThe most scoring part of pickleball is backhand. No one naturally knows how to hit a backhand unlike forehand. And before we jump into the main content I just want to make clear that these tips are only to be experimented on baseline or when you are deep outside court, do not try these on volley.STEPBACKSStepbacks are one of the most interesting shots. In this shot the player tries to comfort himself with balls level, height and position by having his Playing side foot to be steepened aback adjacent to his non playing foot. I know this can be confusing so let me break it down for you.When in between a point you maybe facing a problem that the ball is above your waist level when in no mans land, in this situation have your right leg(for right handed) taken parallel to left foot facing the toes to sideline. Now you have made enough space to roll or drive the ball. For the aftermath you can have you left foot to be stepped aback and get ready a step back or move ahead with flow of the ball.While converting a backhand into a forehand you must know how to do a stepback. All you have to do to convert the backhand is, have our right foot cross a bit more to left rather than having it right behind the left foot and follow the same procedure to get ready for rest of the battle.PreswingPreswing is just a part of stepbacks. As the name suggests all you gotta do is have your paddle behind your shoulder line and that's it. Finding the right time for preswing is just a natural thing which cant be expressed through words. You rather have to feel it.So now dont wait go on the court and try it out!

Here's a good little tip for hitting out balls. Everyone struggles with this, not just beginners. But it definitely get's more challenger at a higher level. At a beginner level, this tip is perfect! #Tips