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Getting Beat By Pickleball Bangers? Here’s How To Win Again

Barrett Kincheloe 06/12/2019article, finesse, Strategy, Technique 26 Comments

Did you just come home from a frustrating day of pickleball? Or have you previously experienced a frustrating day of pickleball? It can be difficult and maddening to deal with pickleballs that are going 50 MPH right at your face. I understand. I used to have trouble with bangers too. …

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PKP Ep. 70 – Bangers. How To Approach Them And How To Start Winning Again

Barrett Kincheloe 05/27/2019finesse, improvement, mindset, Podcast, Strategy, Technique Leave a Comment

One of the most common questions I get during my lessons surrounds the topic of bangers. In this episode, Jana and I talk about the complexities of the banger world, how to approach it, what to do about it and we give you some tips on how to handle hard …

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PKP Ep. 65 – Unsanctioned Tournaments, Paddles, Tricky Shots, Hitting Up The Middle And More!

Barrett Kincheloe 04/22/2019improvement, Podcast, Strategy, Technique Leave a Comment

Today is another random discussion day! Jana and I jump back and forth between a handful of topics and go into detail about each!

How to play pickleball in windy weather – tips, shots, mindset and more

Barrett Kincheloe 04/11/2019improvement, Strategy, Video 1 Comment

PKP Ep. 63 – 9 Fun Yet Effective Shots That You Should Try

Barrett Kincheloe 04/08/20193rd shot, improvement, Podcast, Strategy, Technique Leave a Comment

Today, Jana and I talk about 9 fun, yet effective shots that you can try out on the courts. These are some of our personal favorites that we have found help turn the tides in a match, or close one out. These aren’t necessarily difficult or advanced shots, they’re just …

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PKP Ep. 62 – The tactics and skills that 5.0 players do better than us

Barrett Kincheloe 03/25/2019finesse, mindset, Podcast, Strategy, Technique 3 Comments

PKP Ep. 59 – Drives, Returns, And Why You Should Record Your Games

Barrett Kincheloe 03/04/20193rd shot, finesse, improvement, Podcast, Strategy, Technique 1 Comment

We’ve got a range of topics for you today! We talk about the almighty drive, returns of all sorts and how to video it all! Also, a special dos of Forest Gump references. We just can’t help ourselves! Make sure you find us on Facebook so that you can be …

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PKP Ep. 57 – Tips And Strategies From Jana On How To Play Mixed

Barrett Kincheloe 02/18/2019improvement, Podcast, Strategy 1 Comment

Today, Jana leads us in a conversation about the wonderfully complex world of mixed play. Barrett chimes in to add extra tips and experiences to help people understand how complicated it can be. But fear not, we give you tips on how to play mixed like a pro! Make sure …

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PKP Ep. 41 – Prince Paddles, Handles, And A Different Take On The Third Shot Drop

Barrett Kincheloe 10/15/20183rd shot, Gear, Podcast, Strategy Leave a Comment

New paddles! In this episode, Barrett and Jana talk about the “new” paddles from Prince and also the importance in finding the right kind of handle. They also have a discuss about the third shot drop and ask the question: “are we doing it wrong?” This is a really good …

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How To Prepare For A Successful Pickleball Tournament

Barrett Kincheloe 10/12/2018article, Basics, mindset, Strategy 7 Comments

Have you been bitten by the pickleball tournament bug? I know the feeling. Once you feel the adrenaline and the rush of playing competitively, it can be hard to resist playing in more tournaments. It’s also hard to resist that desire to win gold. If you’re wondering how you can …

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