Innholdsfortegnelse for July/August 2024 i Pickleball Magazine

Last year, Pickleball Magazine editorial director Julie Talerico got an email from award-winning Hollywood filmmaker Daniel Ostroff, who had just begun filming a powerful documentary about Roger BelAir, a retired banking executive who travels the country teaching pickleball in prisons and jails. Since then, Roger and Daniel have kept Julie in the loop with extraordinary stories of how the sport is having an immeasurable impact on the prison community. Filming of the documentary “Pickleball in Prison™” is almost wrapped, and Daniel and his team are working on post-production. Check out Steve Kettmann’s inspiring story, “Pickleball Breaks Out in Prisons,” on page 28. Only two players in pickleball’s 60-year history have developed a shot so unique, so difficult and so bold that the sport has established shots named for them. In…

↘ We’d Like to Hear From You! Send your questions to rules@pickleballmagazine.com. Q. While it’s common to see a ball from another court roll onto a court with one or more players calling “Ball on” or a referee calling “Stop play,” it’s not clear to me which rules apply to the many other situations where something unusual happens that stops play. An added question I have is, when does stopping play call for a replay and when is it scored as a fault? Also, can you explain why a distracting event is usually not called a “Distraction” by a ref? A Fortunately, the USA Pickleball Official Rulebook defines certain events and terms carefully, and players should understand the correct use of the Rulebook terminology. Many tournament sounds and events,…

In their first interviews in years, longtime friends Erne Perry, who the Erne shot is named after, and Timothy Nelson, whose namesake is the Nasty Nelson, spoke with Pickleball Magazine. “It’s pretty amazing to have a shot named after you,” Erne Perry says. He is rightfully proud. The Erne is a shot requiring a high level of athleticism and agility, and looks awesome when successful. The Erne is often set up by many straight-on dinks near either sideline because the player planning it wants to lull the opponent into a sense of security. The player executing the Erne eventually hits the volley in midair before or after establishing both feet outside the non-volley zone (the kitchen) following one of three scenarios: 1) Jumping over the corner of the kitchen. 2)…

USA Pickleball Serves, the new charitable arm of USA Pickleball, is making a lasting mark on the pickleball community just a few short months after launching. USA Pickleball Serves aims to make a positive national impact through the sport by supporting community initiatives like court enhancements, educational youth programming and inclusive play. Through three USA Pickleball Golden Ticket events and additional projects, USA Pickleball Serves has already benefited more than 10,000 individuals. “Over the past few months, USA Pickleball Serves supplied more than 300 pickleball paddles to students and community members,” said Brenda Puga, USA Pickleball’s director of community relations. “It’s been extraordinary to see so many youth step on a court and pick up a paddle for the first time—there is no shortage of smiles. We’re gaining momentum and…

JULY 10-14, 2024 UTR Sports Denver Metro Open Golden Ticket Marquardt-Miles Outdoor Pickleball CourtsArvada, CO JULY 20-21, 2024 USA Pickleball Select Series Mid-Atlantic Performance Pickleball RVAHenrico, VA AUGUST 22-25, 2024 USA Pickleball Select Series Gulf Coast Foley Event CenterFoley, AL Beer City Open July 8-14, 2024Belknap ParkGrand Rapids, MI Coeur d’Alene Classic, Presented by Selkirk July 11-14, 2024Cherry Hill ParkCoeur d’Alene, ID Amateurs Calabasas Open & The Senior Pro Tour Open July 12-14, 2024Calabasas Pickleball ClubCalabasas, CA The Greens April Pickleball Tournament July 12-13, 2024The Greens Country ClubOklahoma City, OK Big Brothers Big Sisters NH Pickleball Tournament July 12-14, 2024Town of Exeter Recreation ParkExeter, NH Pikes Peak GOG Challenge July 13-14, 2024Garden of the Gods Resort and ClubColorado Springs, CO Cape Cod Open and Team Championships July 19-21, 2024Barnstable Pickleball…

WWW.MEMEL.GLOBAL Girls and guys didn’t play many sports together in the suburbs of America in the 1950s and ‘60s. Each had their own games. Totally separate in grammar school, some mixed tennis doubles in high school, and much later, rounds of golf. Things change. Today in America, men and women share the court and the game of pickleball in equal measure. Throughout South Africa, it is still like those long-ago decades. Boys play soccer, girls netball. In the traditional Zulu hinterlands where we live in South Africa, the sexes don’t even integrate socially. Females are in the kitchen while males are served their food and drink. Even at a party they sit on opposite sides of a room. They never touch in public. Until now. In this small rural village,…

As we continue to grow the game we all love, I appreciate the opportunity to update you, our pickleball community, on our major initiatives for 2024 at USA Pickleball. With so many new foundations being established and exciting enhancements on the horizon, we are proud to be at the helm of America’s fastest-growing sport. The Path to Nationals One of our priorities this year was to streamline the path to the Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships. We approached this by reimagining our Golden Ticket Tournaments through a new format and enhancing our player experience at events across the nation. As we wrap up our 2024 qualifying events, this year has been a success thanks to our hardworking team, referees, volunteers, venues, board members and the incredible partnerships with APP and…

Tucked away in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, a unique pairing of destinations awaits pickleball enthusiasts and adventure seekers this summer and fall. The Luray RV Resort & Campground on Shenandoah River and the neighboring Endless Caverns Resort—just a 20-minute drive apart—offer a one-of-a-kind blend of premier pickleball courts, unique lodging options, the chance to explore the area’s subterranean wonders, and a front-row seat to nature’s vibrant display, from summer’s lush greenery to fall’s fiery foliage. Luray RV Resort & Campground is the perfect summer pickleball getaway for those seeking outdoor adventure. Whether you’re bringing your RV or prefer the comfort of one of the resort’s airstreams, glamping tents, or stylish cottages, Luray has you covered. With three newly developed state-of-the-art pickleball courts, the resort offers pickleball with a…

Rules Update: Provisional Approval of Rally Scoring for Singles Provisional rules for rally scoring in singles competition have been approved by the USA Pickleball Board of Directors, effective May 1. Rally scoring is an alternative scoring system that has been gaining in popularity, and it now can be used during singles play. Conventional side-out scoring is still in effect. By USA Pickleball granting provisional approval for rally scoring, it simply gives players and tournaments the option to utilize a different type of scoring. The difference between rally scoring and conventional side-out scoring is that rally scoring awards a point to the server or receiver at the completion of each rally. Read more at usapickleball.org. USA Pickleball Announces Select Series USA Pickleball announced five regional events as part of the inaugural…

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As pickleball grows recreationally for people everywhere, so does the competitive side of the sport. Tournaments are popping up all over the world! At first, you may have said to your friends and family that you are just going to test this sport out and see what the hype is all about. Next thing you know, you are at the courts every day! Then one day, someone invites you to be their partner in the upcoming club tournament. Without batting an eye, you excitedly reply, “Count me in!” Later, you start thinking about what you just committed to. Don’t worry—with the influx of pickleball players, you are not alone. There are many players who will be contemplating their first tournament experience. So, to help new players everywhere, here is what…

Pickleball at the French Open Perhaps the time has come when tennis aficionados and pickleball purists are starting to warm up to the idea of coexisting. And what better place for this to happen than in the City of Love: Paris. The two sides are getting along so well in fact at Roland Garros—site of one of tennis’ major events, the French Open—that the relationship feels like a warm and soft buttery croissant one would grab along the Champs-Élysées. During the tournament, the iconic venue with its famed red clay transformed two of the tennis courts to pickleball courts for people to enjoy the game that is beginning to captivate fans and players alike throughout Europe. While the USA continues to be the leader in the sport, pickleball’s lure is…

Six years ago, Candace BelAir and her husband, Roger, were watching the CBS news program “60 Minutes,” as they did most Sundays. A gripping report came on, narrated by correspondent Lesley Stahl, about Sheriff Tom Dart and the Cook County Jail in Illinois. Life for the 10,000 inmates looked grim and tedious. “Look at them, they’re just sitting around,” Roger BelAir remembers saying to his wife that night. “They ought to be playing pickleball!” He was dead serious. BelAir, still a relatively new convert to pickleball himself at the time, was fired up. He left the room to think over his idea. Later, he circled back to his wife, still watching TV. “I’m going there,” he vowed. “I’m going to teach them the game.” Before long, improbably enough, BelAir was…

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ONIX MALICE DB PADDLE REVIEW Look/Cosmetics: 3.5/5 Large Onix logo covers the entire face of the paddle, with royal blue brush strokes in the background. Also comes in a white/black color combo. Traditional-shaped paddle measuring 8" x 11" with a 5" foam-filled, tennis-like handle and 14mm thickness (also comes in 16mm). Small V-shaped opening in the throat and two small open slots above the throat (“double bridge”) with rubber inserts add some practical innovation to the design. Plastic edge guards (more on that later) on the top corners to add durability. My playtest model weighed in at 8 oz. on the nose. Serves/Returns/ Groundstrokes: 3.5/5 The Onix Malice feels solid on impact when serving and returning. The composite materials return a lot of energy into the ball. I wasn’t crazy…

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