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The Best Websites for Good Pickleball Information

8/8/2015

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So many sites offer pickleball tips and information now that it’s sometimes hard to find what you need quickly or to locate the best.

My list is not comprehensive, and I’m sure I’ve missed sites that should have been included. But I offer this as a starting point if you are looking for tips, tricks, basic info, and/or strategies.

This list is NOT an endorsement of any site, nor a ranking of any over another. My goal is simply to list what I consider the best of the sites that provide useful information contained in clearly presented and easy-to-navigate online sites.

My List of "Best Sites for 'Text & Graphics' Information"

The United States of America Pickleball Association (USAPA.org) is the definitive source for Rules, Places to Play, and a list of upcoming events (click the “Events” tab at the right of the screen). Their “Education and Training” menu contains good information about strategy, skill development, and safety, among a host of other offerings.

Coach Mo’s PickleballCoach.com has a wealth of written information. Coach Mo was a tennis pro who has won numerous pickleball accolades. He markets video lessons, but his new website offers a strategy guide you may read or print, a compilation of monthly tips, and a link to his “Pickleball Coach App” available for Android users.

Anna and David’s PickleballCentral.com is one of the largest retailers of pickleball goods via the Internet, but in addition to equipment of all kinds, they write a blog that has much useful information. Their posts include keywords that allow you to search by topic. Also on their site is the best Paddle Selection Guide I’ve seen anywhere.

Prem Carnot was a table tennis champion who is now a 5.0 pickleball player who teaches clinics. His site, PickleballHelp.com, features an Articles and Strategies blog that has a keyword archive for searching (scroll way down on the right).

Jennifer Lucore’s blog sits atop her sales site AllPickleball.com. Again, she offers blog posts about various topics, categorized by keywords so they are searchable and have an index below right.

Of course, if you're reading this, you've found my pickleball blog at GaleLeach.com. I also publish a Pickleball Tips blog that is searchable by keyword and has a list of topics.

My List of "Best Video Instruction" Sites

For those who prefer to get their information via video, several good sites are available. My only complaint about most of the video sites is that their content isn't tagged with keywords, making it hard to locate the information you want.

PickleballChannel.com’s videos are top-notch, covering diverse aspects of pickleball and “mini clinics” through their “Pickleball 411” segments.

Pickleball Legend Norm Davis has a series of YouTube videos that offer instruction on the basics of just about everything. His videos are clear and easy to follow.

Likewise, Deb Harrison’s YouTube Channel is filled with great information about the basics and many topics not ordinarily covered by others. Worth a look.

My Favorite Pickleball “Radio” Podcast

Pickleball even has its own podcast “radio” station. Chris Allen’s “The Pickleball Show” features interviews with top players and coaches offering strategies, tips, and tricks for playing better pickleball, along with reviews of equipment and notes about upcoming tournaments.

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As I said at the top, I’m sure I’ve missed some good sites. Send me a note or reply to this post so I can include them later. Meanwhile, I hope this list helps you locate good information that will help take your game to the next level.


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Raymond link
1/17/2018 11:17:30 pm

Excellent post Gale, would love to see a follow up post as the sport has grown exponentially.

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