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Come for the Pickleball, Stay for Baja: The Story Behind Tres Palapas

Tres Palapas has helped turn Los Barriles into a pickleball destination, combining courts, community, local player development, and the laid-back appeal of Baja.

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Don’t Cry Because It’s Over—Smile Because It Happened!

After a heartbreaking MLP Championship loss, Anna Bright reflected on gratitude, growth, and the mental work…

September 8, 2026

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How Pickleball Tournaments Have Changed Over the Years

Pickleball tournaments have changed dramatically over the years. From local brackets and amateur competition to livestreams,…

August 25, 2026

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Why Some Pickleball Players Love Rec Play but Avoid Tournaments

Why do some players love rec play but avoid tournaments? From pressure and ratings anxiety to…

July 28, 2026

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JOOLA and TOGETHXR Launch “She’s Got a Point” for Women in Pickleball

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JOOLA and TOGETHXR have launched “She’s Got a Point,” a long-term partnership spotlighting the women shaping pickleball from the pro tour to local courts.

Why Pickleball Is So Good at Creating Adult Friendships

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Making friends as an adult isn’t always easy, but pickleball has a way of bringing people together. From open play and friendly competition to shared laughs and group chats, discover why pickleball is about so much more than the game.

You’re Probably Standing in the Wrong Place After You Hit the Ball

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Good pickleball recovery starts before the next ball is hit. Learn how follow-through, balance, partner positioning, and shot placement should shape where you move after each shot.

Valerie and Daniella Simon Turn a Difficult Recovery Into Serve for Strength

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After injuries and two major foot surgeries changed Valerie Simon’s path, pickleball helped her return to competition and inspired her family to create Serve for Strength.

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Valerie and Daniella Simon Turn a Difficult Recovery Into Serve for Strength

Pickle with Heart Is Giving Kids More Than a Game

Pickleball for a Purpose Rallies Around Kimi Waddell and Metastatic Breast Cancer

You Hit a Great Shot. Then What? 🎯

You Hit a Great Shot. Then What? 🎯

by Empower Pickleball on October 29, 2026 at 4:46 pm

Plus, a remarkable comeback, a slow cooker showdown, and more from the pickleball world.

Why the more talented team keeps losing

Why the more talented team keeps losing

by Empower Pickleball on October 27, 2026 at 4:57 pm

Johns and Tardio get stunned in Hong Kong, and is DUPR ruining open play?

Your Pickleball Gear Might Be Worn Out

Your Pickleball Gear Might Be Worn Out

by Empower Pickleball on October 22, 2026 at 5:12 pm

Greetings from Antigua! 🌴 Plus, worn-out gear, mid-match adjustments, and pickleball with heart.

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