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In this Episode of Pickleball Today we have an extensive conversation the Brad Robins. Brad is the co founder of Kitchen Blockers. Kitchen Blockers are a unique type of pickleball eyewear. Brad has a fascinating back story, and career helping launch both Apple and Facebook. In addition he has represented, managed, and guided many pro athlete, and has owned an Ontario based hockey team. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:08 Major League Pickleball Highlights and Controversies 09:01 Local Youth Paddle Donations 11:55 Introducing Brad Robbins and Kitchen Blockers 1 4:49 Brad Robbins' Background and Experience including Apple and Facebook Startups 39:08 The Development and Evolution of Kitchen Blockers   56:21 Discount Code and Where to Buy ENTER OUR PADDLE GIVEAWAY CONTEST AT https://pickleballtoday.co/WIN   Brands in this Show Kitchen Blockers - 10% Discount Code: PBToday10 https://kitchenblockers.com   Other Brands we really like and support. Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Shipped from Canada for Canadians, and US for Others Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero   CRBN Pickleball - 10% discount Code: CRBNJOHN https://crbnpickleball.com/   Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb   11Six24 Paddles - 10% discount Code: PBToday https://11six24.com   Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair   Diadem Pickleball - 10% discount Code: Supasenpai10 https:///diademsports.com   Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown   All commissions earned from out channel go to support Patrick's wife Long Term Care.Show Links This Episode:

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pickleball Today 05:03 Pickleball Wadding 11:55 Selkirk Labs 008 Follow Up 24:51 Lessons and Skill Improvement 25:56 Game Performance Reflections 30:25 Power vs. Control in Gameplay 36:02 Pickleball Paddle Contest Winner 40:09 Pickleball Paddle Discounts   Enter our Free Paddle Giveaway at  https://pickleballtoday.co/win Brands in this Show CRBN Pickleball Get 10% off, and shipping from either USA or Canada. Code: CRBNJOHN https://crbnpickleball.com/ Other Brands we really like and support. Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb 11Six24 Paddles - 10% discount Code: PBToday https://11six24.com Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown All commissions earned from out channel go to support Patrick's wife Long Term Care.  

00:00 Welcome to Pickleball Today 02:52 Exploring the 6.0 Next Gen Paddle 09:07 Addressing Elbow Injuries in Pickleball 18:14 Tournament Experiences and Strategies 25:32 Cruise Adventures and Pickleball 34:05 Announcing the Paddle Giveaway Winner 35:43 In-Depth Review of the CRBN TrueFoam Paddle 44:01 Exploring Paddle Accessories and Innovations 46:10 New PPA Rule on Targeting Above the Shoulders 54:04 Community Shoutout to "The Girlies" 01:00:25 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Events Enter our Free Paddle Giveaway at  https://pickleballtoday.co/win Brands in this Show CRBN Pickleball Get 10% off, and shipping from either USA or Canada. Code: CRBNJOHN https://crbnpickleball.com/ Other Brands we really like and support. Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb 11Six24 Paddles - 10% discount Code: PBToday https://11six24.com Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown All commissions earned from out channel go to support Patrick's wife Long Term Care.  

CRBN Trufoam, Selkirk Labs 008, a New Co-Host, Paddle Giveaways S:02 E01   Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back to Pickleball Today 03:01 New Paddle Releases and Giveaways 05:56 Celebrating Anna Leigh Waters' 18th Birthday 08:57 John Friesen's Journey into Pickleball 11:49 Controversies in Pickleball 17:53 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Partnerships 23:58 In-Depth Review of the True Foam Paddle 31:57 Personal Experiences with Paddle Performance 35:21 Comparing Paddle Options and Pricing 42:07 Product Reviews and Recommendations 44:38 Safety Gear and Eye Protection 51:43 Future Plans and Listener Engagement   Brands in this Show CRBN Pickleball Get 10% off, and shipping from either USA or Canada. Code: CRBNJOHN https://crbnpickleball.com/ Other Brands we really like and support. Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb 11Six24 Paddles - 10% discount Code: PBToday https://11six24.com Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown   All fees earned from our channel go to support Patrick's wife'sLong Term Care.

CRBN Trufoam, Selkirk Labs 008, a New Co-Host, Paddle Giveaways S:02 E01   Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back to Pickleball Today 03:01 New Paddle Releases and Giveaways 05:56 Celebrating Anna Leigh Waters' 18th Birthday 08:57 John Friesen's Journey into Pickleball 11:49 Controversies in Pickleball: Paddle Bans and Player Dynamics 17:53 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Partnerships 23:58 In-Depth Review of the True Foam Paddle 31:57 Personal Experiences with Paddle Performance 35:21 Comparing Paddle Options and Pricing 42:07 Product Reviews and Recommendations 44:38 Safety Gear and Eye Protection 51:43 Future Plans and Listener Engagement   Brands in this Show CRBN Pickleball Get 10% off, and shipping from either USA or Canada. Code: CRBNJOHN https://crbnpickleball.com/ Other Brands we really like and support. Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb 11Six24 Paddles - 10% discount Code: PBToday https://11six24.com Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown   All commissions earned from out channel go to support Patrick's wife Long Term Care.Show Links This Episode:

Pickleball and Mental Health with Dr. Erik Korem -  Paddle Giveaway.EP: 19 In today's episode of Pickleball Today - The Pod, Patrick speaks with Special Guest,  Dr. Erik Korem. Erik is an innovative leader in human performance, bringing more than 15 years of elite experience in sports science, performance coaching, and technology integration. Some of Erik's background includes: NFL and NCAA Pioneer: Dr. Korem has served as a performance coach and sports scientist in the NFL and with NCAA athletes, training Olympic gold medalists along the way. His expertise has shaped the careers of countless elite athletes. Wearable Technology Innovator: At Florida State University, Dr. Korem introduced athlete wearable tracking technology, opening a multi-billion-dollar market for sports wearables and data analytics. This pioneering work set new standards for athlete performance monitoring.     Show Notes for This Episode Courtesy - Dr. Erik Korem Use AIM7 for Free at part of the UCLA Pickleball Study Free Warmup Guide BluePrint Podcast - Release, Reset, Refocus   Pickleball Today   How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways. Go To: https://pickleballtoday.co/win Additional links that Support Out Channel   Brands We Love Six Zero Pickleball  - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero   Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook   Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb   Neonic Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/neonic   Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro   Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair   Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount  Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 06:17 Personal Fitness Journey and Experiences 13:51 Walking and Virtual Challenges 22:06 Strengthening Legs for Pickleball 27:52 Resistance Band Training and Convenience 34:04 Upcoming Guest: Dr. Erik Koren 48:45 Pickleball Tournament Rant 56:08 Wrap-Up and Future Topics

Join Mark and Pat, for an fun episode of Pickleball Today, where we talk pickleball on cruise ships, reveal Mark's dinking secrets, and even have a paddle giveaway! Don't miss out on all the pickleball fun in this episode! 00:00 Introduction 03:02 Travel Adventures and Personal Updates 09:11 Pickleball on Cruise Ships 19:21 Dinking Secrets Revealed 32:52 Paddle Reviews and Recommendations 37:37 Upcoming Changes and Special Guests 39:34 Outro VIdeo

In this episode, Patrick discusses various topics including recent pickleball tournaments, new paddles from Selkirk, and the controversy surrounding the UPA's approval of paddles. He also shares his experience and the format at a local Dink and Drink event, and announces some personal updates. The episode concludes with a reminder to participate in their paddle giveaways. Show Links This Episode: How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways. Go To: https://pickleballtoday.co/win   Brands We Love Six Zero Pickleball  - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero   Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook   Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb   Neonic Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/neonic   Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro   Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount  Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown

Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Paddle Giveaways   02:55 - Groin Injury Recovery   04:00 - What's a Dink and Drink   05:14 - How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways   05:58 - PPA Tour - Bristol, TN Review   09:47 - 11Six24 Monarch Paddle Series First Look and Overview   15:04 - The Backhand Drop Shot   22:00 - CNPL Western Split Update and League Standings   26:36 - Wrap Up   Show Links   This Episode: 11SIX24 Pickleball 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/11SIX24   How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways. Go To: https://pickleballtoday.co/win   Other Brands We Love   Six Zero Pickleball 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero   Holbrook Pickleball Paddles 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook   Bread & Butter Pickleball 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb   Neonic Pickleball 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/neonic   Vatic Pro Paddles 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro   Volair Pickleball 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair   Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown  

In Episode 14 of Pickleball Today - The POD we talk about : Mastering the Pickleball Window Wiper, Holbrook Pickleball Paddles, Our first Pickleball Paddle Giveaway Winner and How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways 00:00  Introduction and Catching Up 03:02  Indoor vs Outdoor: Preferences and Considerations 09:54  Reviewing Holbrook Pickleball Paddles 25:10  Coaching Tip: Bringing the Paddle Back to the Ready Position 26:49  Mastering the 'Window Wiper Shot' 32:13  The Importance of Calling Balls Out 37:18  Exploring the Features of Pickleball Clubs 46:56  Announcing our First Paddle Giveaway Winner and How You can Enter.   Discount Codes We offer the best discount codes to the best Boutique / Pro Shop Level Pickleball Products in the Industry. This Episode: Holbrook Pickleball Paddles 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook   How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways. Go To: https://pickleballtoday.co/win   Other Brands we Love Six Zero Pickleball 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero   11SIX24 Pickleball 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/11SIX24   Bread & Butter Pickleball 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb   Neonic Pickleball 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/neonic   Vatic Pro Paddles 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro   Volair Pickleball 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair   Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown    

Pickleball Today - The POD has just a brief update this week as we take a brief summer break. This is Episode 13. We give our perspective of the Collin Johns complaints about MLP. We also share why we are off, and news about some upcoming paddle reviews. Discount Codes We offer the best discount codes to the best Boutique / Pro Shop Level Pickleball Products in the Industry. Six Zero Pickleball 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero   11SIX24 Pickleball 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/11SIX24   Bread & Butter Pickleball 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb   Neonic Pickleball 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/neonic   Holbrook Pickleball Paddles 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook   Vatic Pro Paddles 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro   Volair Pickleball 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair   Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown

Patrick and Mark are joined by Scott K. Foster, and high level pickleball referee in this episode. Why is Patrick grinning? Listen to his Wile E. Coyote Moment. Better still listen to Mark give a solid lesson on How to Beat Pickleball Bangers. It's pure gold. You will be a better player after it. Finally, learn how you can win 1 of three paddles we are giving away in the next week or so. Episode Timing 00:00 Wile E. Coyote Moment   03:56 Today's Topics   07:28 How to Beat Pickleball Bangers   15:42 Paddle News and Giveaways   22:19 Interview with Scott Foster   29:00 Refereeing Pickleball   30:27 Common Faults in Tournament Games   33:25 Questions Players Can Ask Referees   38:42 Understanding Timeouts in Pickleball   46:41 Becoming a Pickleball Referee   53:06 More Paddle News and Giveaways   59:57 Pickleball Today Outro Bread And Butter Pickleball Use code: PBToday for 15% off Six Zero Pickleball Use code: PICKLEBALLTODAY for 10% off and free shipping on orders of $100 or more Crown Pickleball Use Code PBToday for 15% off, free shipping and brokerage on orders over $100 Pickleball Today Website Register on Optin Popup or Page there for Paddle Giveaways  

Mark and Pat are back from mini vacations and talk about this week's pickleball news, including a new public facility developed with private donations and a public grant. Other places can learn from this. We talk briefly about some paddles and their impact. We share how to be part of our paddle giveaways in order to win one of our pro level paddles. And Mark shares his coaching tip of the week. This one is a great 5-Minute Complete Warm Up Drill to get you ready for a FAST START in your play. You can get a copy of the drill at http://pickleballtoday.co   00:00 Introduction and Quick Vacation Stories 01:07 Welcome and Introduction to Pickleball Today 03:11 Fast discussion of a New Pickleball Facility in Honey Harbour, Ontario 06:20 The Impact of Paddles on Gameplay 08:26 Our Paddle Giveaway and How to Enter 11:15 Discussion of New Paddle Releases 13:12 The Joola Perseus 16mm Mod TA-15 Pro Player Edition Paddle 16:38 The Importance of Warming Up Before a Game 19:10 Mark's Five-Minute Tournament Warm-Up 29:06 The PPA's Announcement of International Tournaments 32:30 Discussion of Travel and Player Expenses 38:00 Conclusion and Reminder to Subscribe and Enter for our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways Companies Mentioned Crown Pickleball Use Code PBToday Bread And Butter Pickleball Use code: PBToday for 15% off. Pickleball Today Website Register on Optin Popup or Page there for Paddle Giveaways  

Pat and Mark Discuss Pats weekend with Major League Pickleball and the Beer City Open in Grand Rapids, MI   00:00 Intro Pickleball Today 01:02 Welcome and Today's Topics 02:27 MLP and the Beer City Open 03:07 MLP Q & A 06:37 Canadian MLP Players 11:31 VIP Tickets 14:11 What's in the Package 17:48 Mark and Pat Play Singles 23:07 We Have a Blast with Bread & Butter Paddles 26:51 MLP Results Champion and Challenger 35:30 Mark's Coaches Corner - Hitting it Deep 42:27 Wrap Up   Beer City Open, pickleball tournament, spectator view, seating, VIP options, Canadian players, Bread&Butter Pickleball paddles, singles pickleball, Major League Pickleball, Anna Leigh Waters, Angie Walker, Lane Sleeth, Todd Fought, Zane Navratil, Jersey Fives, coaching tip

Chapters 00:00 Introduction  03:30 An Apology to Todd Fought 08:58 The Power of a Supportive Partner 13:19 DUPR Night: A Revealing Test of Stamina  22:20 Using the DUPR system   24:50 Introducing the Bread and Butter Paddle 34:59 Updates on the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL)   Links. Crown Pickleball Bread & Butter Pickleball Use code: PBToday for 15% discount

Summary In this episode, Patrick Batty discusses various topics related to pickleball. He introduces a new community called The North, where players can have discussions and share information.   He also highlights notable Canadian players who performed well in recent tournaments and mentions the upcoming Canada's Best Pickleball Club contest.   We talk briefly about a Canadian Pro that had a bit of an embarrassing hot mic incident recently   Patrick does his best provide updates on paddle testing and the different standards set by the USAPA and UPA.   He concludes by sharing a list of upcoming pickleball tournaments in Canada.   00:00 Introduction and Overview 04:40 Introducing The North: A New Community for Canadian Pickleball Players 08:37 Crown Pickleball - Thank You 12:33 Notable Canadian Players Shine in the PPA Tournament 13:40 Six Zero Pickleball - Thank You 16:02 Hot Mic Slip Up - Oops 25:17 Seeking a National Sponsor for Canada's Best Pickleball Club Contest   27:28 Making Sense of Paddle Testing and Approval 31:46 Paddle Testing for Professional Players 37:46 No Need to Worry About Paddle Approval for Regular Players 46:22 Upcoming Pickleball Tournaments in Canada   Takeaways The North - a Pickleball Community is a new free discussion community for pickleball players to have discussions and share information. Several Canadian players performed well in recent tournaments, including Catherine Parenteau and Steve Deakin. One Canadian player had an Embarrassing Hot Mic incident Canada's Best Pickleball Club contest will be held again this year, allowing players to nominate and vote for their favorite clubs. Paddle testing standards differ between the USAPA and UPA, with the USAPA being the standard for amateur players and the UPA for professional players. There are several upcoming pickleball tournaments in Canada, providing opportunities for players to compete and have fun. Other Links Our Website: Pickleball Today The North Pickleball Community USAPA Approved Paddle / Ball Database

In Episode 7, Mark and Patrick discuss their recent pickleball activities and share updates from their club. They also talk about training tips, a ladies-only DUPR night, and the importance of endurance in tournaments. They mention the DUPR rating system and its benefits for fair competition. Additionally, they discuss various paddle brands and the discounts available on their website as well as paddle options and price ranges   In this conversation, Patrick Batty and Mark Bittorf discuss various topics related to pickleball equipment and strategies.   The conversation then shifts to the topic of handling lobs in pickleball and the strategies behind it. They discuss the importance of communication with your partner and the need to hit soft and controlled shots when running forward. The conversation ends with a discussion about upcoming plans for the Canada Day long weekend.     Keywordspickleball, training, duper night, endurance, tournaments, Dupre rating system, paddle brands, discounts, pickleball, equipment, paddles, prices, Rev Aria, Rev Platinum, Tyrol shoes, gear bags, lobs, strategies, communication, soft shots, Canada Day Takeaways Pickleball players can improve their game by focusing on training and practicing specific shots, such as the volley shot. Hosting ladies-only DUPR nights can provide a competitive and enjoyable experience for female players. The DUPR rating system helps ensure fair competition in tournaments by placing players in appropriate skill categories based on their ratings. Endurance is important in pickleball tournaments, and participating in longer playing sessions can help build stamina. There are various paddle brands available, and players can take advantage of discounts offered on the Pickleball Today website. There are various paddle options available for pickleball, price ranges go from about $69 to over $300 and all paddles have a minimum discount. When handling lobs in pickleball, it is important to communicate with your partner and decide who will go for the lobs. The recommended shots to use when returning lobs are drop shots into the kitchen or returning the lob with another lob. When running forward to hit a ball, try to hit it soft and controlled to allow more time to get back into position. The Canada Day long weekend is a popular time for boating and enjoying the water. Titles Building Endurance for Tournaments Training Tips and Ladies-Only Duper Night Enjoying the Canada Day Long Weekend Exploring Pickleball Equipment and Prices Sound Bites "When you're in ready position, holding that paddle at 11 o'clock, if you're right-handed, it'd be one o'clock. If you're left-handed slightly to that backhand, just easier to defend your body and your shots on the backhand." "Some ladies wanted to just play against themselves and enjoy those type of games." "If you sign up for a tournament in DUPR, then it's based on your rating, you will be put into the category that you belong instead of just assigning yourself to a category." Chapters 00:00 From Hockey to Pickleball: Transitioning to the Main Topic 04:25 Improving Skills with Training Videos and Practice 06:13 Creating a Competitive Environment with Ladies-Only Nights 07:24 The Importance of the Duper Rating System for Tournaments 12:29 Exploring Paddle Discounts and Partnerships 28:40 Tips for Handling Lobs in Pickleball 30:54 Communication Strategies for Dealing with Lobs 37:51 Upcoming Plans for Canada Day Weekend 43:13 Pickleball Today Outro video.mp4

Summary In this episode of Pickleball Today - The POD, Pat and Mark discuss the recent hot weather and its impact on pickleball. They also talk about recent pickleball events, including the CPA Pro Tour and Major League Pickleball. They mention the growing excitement among fans and the benefits of watching team events. They also mention their sponsor, Crown Pickleball, and the quality of their pickleballs. Mark shares his experience organizing a singles tournament at Corte. Mark talks about who should be making calls in Doubles Play. Mark and Pat discuss the importance of communication and calling shots in pickleball.  Additionally, they share updates on upcoming pickleball tournaments and new paddle products. Takeaways Hot weather can impact pickleball play and tournaments. The CPA Pro Tour and Major League Pickleball are gaining popularity among fans. Team events in pickleball seem to be very enjoyable for spectators. Crown Pickleball offers affordable and high-quality pickleballs. Agreeing on how to call balls in doubles play is important for effective communication. Clear communication during a game is important, such as using the word 'you' to indicate who should take a shot. Upcoming pickleball tournaments include the WRC Canada Day Classic in Whistler, the SCPA Members Only Tournament in Sherwood Park, and the National Championships in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The company 6-0 Paddles is expanding and launching new paddle models, including the 14 millimeter Ruby and the value line called Quartz. Crown Pickleball is sponsoring the podcast and offering a great deal on 100 balls. Titles The Impact of Hot Weather on Pickleball The Benefits of Team Events in Pickleball Partner Responsibility in Calling Shots Clear Communication for Better Gameplay Sound Bites "The CPA Pro Tour was a great success for a start for a new tour in Canada." "Women's doubles just seems to be the most intense." "Crown Pickleball: Affordable and high-quality pickleballs." "It's your partner's responsibility to call those balls out for you." "Only one person should ever make the call." "Say the word no or ole or let it bounce." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:00 It's Hot! 03:00 New Articles on Pickleball Today 03:30 Catherine Parenteau - Blocks and Counterattacks 05:00 The Success of the CPA Pro Tour - Toronto 06:00 Pickleball Fans and Excitement of Watching Women's Doubles 09:30 Pickleball and Betting 10:00 TV and Online Pickleball Viewing Sources 13: 00 Crown Pickleball 16:00 Hot Weather Pickleball Ball and Paddle Storage 17:30 Etiquette in Pickleball: Calling Balls In or Out 22:50 Expansion of Saugeen Shores Pickleball @ Lakeshore Rec. & Fitness 23:50 The Fairgrounds - Toronto 24:30 New Six Zero Paddles and Factory 27:00 Upcoming Pickleball Tournaments in Canada 36:36 Thank You and Outro   Keywordspickleball, hot weather, CPA Pro Tour, Major League Pickleball, fans, team events, Crown Pickleball, singles tournament, calling balls, pickleball, communication, calling shots, partner responsibility, tournaments, paddle products

Summary In this conversation, Pickleball Today hosts, Patrick Batty and Mark Bittorf discuss their weekend activities and introduce their special guest, Sharon Ricci, the founder of Pickleball Chicks. Sharon talks about the challenges women face in pickleball tournaments and the need for a supportive and inclusive environment, and more about her organization and their tournaments, and more. They also discuss an upcoming tournament hosted by Pickleball Chicks in Canada.  The conversation then shifts to a review of the CPA Pro Tour finals, highlighting the medalists in various categories. Mark shares some coaching tips, involving playing better players in recreational games to improve one's own game. He also a weekly training schedule for pickleball players looking to improve their skills. Finally, Pat wraps up with our weekly cross country Canadian Pickleball Tournament list. Summary In this conversation, Pickleball Today - The POD, hosts, Patrick Batty and Mark Bittorf discuss their weekend activities and introduce their special guest, Sharon Ricci, the founder of Pickleball Chicks. Sharon talks about the challenges women face in pickleball tournaments and the need for a supportive and inclusive environment, and more about her organization and their tournaments, and more. They also discuss an upcoming tournament hosted by Pickleball Chicks in Canada.  The conversation then shifts to a review of the CPA Pro Tour finals, highlighting the medalists in various categories. Mark shares some coaching tips, involving playing better players in recreational games to improve one's own game. He also talks about a weekly training schedule for pickleball players looking to improve their skills. Finally, Pat wraps up with our weekly cross-country Canadian Pickleball Tournament list.   00:00 Into Pickleball Today Ep: 5 02:40 Pickleball Chicks - Sharon Ricci 18:02 Upcoming Pickleball Chicks Tournament in Cambridge, Ontario 23:45 Congratulations to Hi Sports and the CPA Pro Tour 25:00 CPA Pro Tour Overview, Celebration of the medalists. 29:30 Multi Medal Winners, a Triple Crown and Exceptional Performances 35:54 Improving Your Game with Targeted Training 39:23 Weekly Pickleball Practice Plan 42:45 Upcoming Tournaments in Canada 45:00 Thank You to Grand River Freeport staff and Alzheimer's Assoc. 46:30 Wrap Up     Sound Bites "We don't give out medals. We give out pickleball chick crowns." - Susan    

Joola / USAPA GEN 3 Paddle Update, June 5, 2024: Episode 4.1  This is an update to our earlier podcast published today. Subsequent to our earlier regular full podcast episode the this week, which was jam-packed with lots of cool discussion with Mark, myself and Yui See Lau, the USAPA and Joola issued important updates about all time best seller paddle, the Joola Gen 3 pickleball paddle. The new paddle submitted by Joola has again Failed it's testing and is not deemed Legal by USAPA. Joola, in response had now offered customers refunds. You should contact your dealer for info. Also a recent class action lawsuit against Joola has been launched but in our estimation it would be better to just get the refund if you don't want to play with the paddle. Pickleball Canada, the CNPL, CPA Pro Tour all use USAPA regulations and rely on USAPA to approve paddles. So effectively, these paddles can not be used in tournament play in Canada. Thanks very much.  Let's play Pickleball Patrick Pickleball Today - The POD

In this episode of the Pickleball Today Podcast, Mark and Patrick discuss various topics including an update on Joola paddle controversy, the CPA Pro Tour, Catherine Parenteau,  the importance of proper pickleball shoes, and Patrick's favorite books.    Keywords: pickleball, podcast, Joola paddle, CPA Pro Tour, Catherine Parenteau, Catherine Parenteau training pickleball shoes, pickleball, book recommendations, pickleball coaching tips, pickleball tournament formats, upcoming tournaments, upcoming paddle brands   Takeaways The Joola paddle controversy: The USAPA banned Joola paddles due to an administrative problem with the testing process. USAPA testing is somewhat fluid, but Joola messed up too. The CPA Pro Tour: Yui See Lau joins us today to discuss the CPA Pro Tour in Canada, which aims to provide opportunities for amateur players to compete at a high level. Catherine Parenteau is a top-ranked pickleball player in women's singles and doubles, and her training videos are now available on Pickleball Today. The importance of proper pickleball shoes: Mark emphasizes the importance of wearing pickleball-specific shoes for better support and movement on the court. Patrick's favorite pickleball books: Patrick recommends a book on court positioning in pickleball, which has helped him improve his game.  Book recommendation: 'Mastering the Mental Game of Pickleball' by Joe Baker focuses on the mental aspect of the game and helps players avoid making mental mistakes. Tournament formats vary, but round robin style allows players to get more playtime and warm up before the playoffs. Watching tournaments can be a great way to learn from skilled players and get more comfortable with the tournament atmosphere. Trying different paddles is important to find the right fit, and there are new paddle brands coming to Canada that offer more options for players. Upcoming tournaments in Canada include the CPA Pro Tour, Atlantic Regionals, PB Sport Open, Tecumseh International, British Open, and Parkland Pickleheads Season Opener. Titles The Importance of Proper Pickleball Shoes Patrick's Favorite Book on Court Positioning New Paddle Brands Coming to Canada The Importance of Trying Different Paddles in Pickleball Sound Bites "So we're going by the USAP rulings. So until we get an update right now, something that we're allowing at our events." "We've been able to be creative and stay in the game and then stay in the game in a big way still, obviously now expanding over to China where I'm also pretty actively working in as well." "Catherine Parenteau is number two. She's rated number two worldwide, both in women's singles and women's doubles." "At the Line Pickleball is the best book I've read out of maybe 20" "So many of my own mistakes are mental mistakes" "I personally like the round robin style"= Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the CPA Pro Tour and CNPL 05:44 CPA Pro Tour with Yui See Lau 14:30 Crown Pickleball 16:31 Catherine Parenteau 20:47 A Bit of OT Edmonton Oilers Talk 21:50 The Importance of Proper Pickleball Shoes 26:39 Favourite Pickleball Books and Some Coaching from Mark 33:29 Pickleball Tours 36:05 Tournament Formats 42:13Upcoming Pickleball Tournaments Across Canada 50:52 Summary and Thanks for Liking, Sharing, Following, Subscribing 51:35pickleball today outro.mp3   Our website is: Pickleball Today Your Hosts: Patrick Batty, Mark Bittorf Our Sponsors Crown Pickleballs Pickleball Tours - Mention Pickleball Today for a Discount Tyrol Pickleball Shoes and Bags  a Canadian Company   Keywords: pickleball, podcast, Joola paddle, CPA Pro Tour, Catherine Parenteau, Catherine Parenteau training pickleball shoes, pickleball, book recommendations, pickleball coaching tips, pickleball tournament formats, upcoming tournaments, upcoming paddle brands

Summary   This week Pat and Mark's conversation revolves around, this past weekend's CNPL (Canadian Professional Pickleball League) Tournament, the quality of play, and the challenges and extreme effort it is to host such a series as this across Canada. We quickly introduce ourselves being this is an early episode and we already have so many new viewers or listeners. We introduce Crown Pickleball to Canada, as a high-quality but value-priced supplier to clubs and players across the country. Mark talks about the keys to improvement from an advanced beginner to an intermediate player. (3.0 to 3.5 or more) Patrick introduces a Canadian pickleball tour supplier that is doing some very exciting pickleball travel tours this fall and next year.   Mark discusses pickleball etiquette for public courts and open play. We briefly introduce the Selkirk Amped Pro Air Paddle. And, finally, we talk about the upcoming CPA Pro Tour, and some pickleball tournaments coming up in New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and BC.   Keywords mentioned: Canadian Pickleball, CNPL tournament, player experiences, Crown Pickleball, PPA, Crown Pickleball,  quality of play, pickleball, equipment, tournaments, pickleball etiquette, control vs. power, paddle selection, pickleball tours. Sound Bites: “The effort to put on a tournament series across Canada is immense, and the CNPL must be commented.” “The quality of play this year is a major step up, it seems to me.” “If you and your teammate are in doubt, call the ball in.”   Please be sure to LIKE, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT   Chapters: 00:00 Podcast Intro 02:10 Personal Intros 10:00 CNPL Review 26:30 Crown Pickleball 31:15 The Keys to Pickleball Skill Improvement at the 3.0 - 3.5 level 36:25 Pickleball Travel and Tours 43:00 Paddle News - Selkirk Amped Pro Air50:45 CPA Pro Tour 51:44 Saugeen Shores Pickleball Club Charity Tournament 53:30 Public Court and Social Play Etiquette 56:45 Upcoming Tournaments in: New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba,Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia   Thanks everyone.. Please be sure to LIKE, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT See you Next Week. Links Pickleball Today Crown Pickleball CNPL CPA Pro Tour Pickleball Tours Pickleball Brackets

This is our first  "OFFICIAL" Episode of Pickleball Today - The POD.  Last week's POD was a public beta. The POD is an extension of Pickleball Today - Canada's National Pickleball News Source. If it's Canadian Pickleball oriented, we'll cover it on The Pod Your Hosts are Patrick Batty, and Jonathan Ti. This is a jam packed episode in which we talk about: Gen 3 Paddle problems and even delistings of Joola Gen 3 paddles from the USAPA approved lists. A paddle that was found to have a "foreign substance" on it, why, who, and what may happen if it was intentional. What we are planning with the Pickleball Today - The Pod Podcast going forward A quick intro by both Jonathan and Patrick The upcoming CNPL pro tournament in Mississauga, Ontario. The upcoming CPA Pro Tour New Paddles from Selkirk that I have played, and truly enjoyed. A special Edition new Paddle from Six Zero. The Triple Black Diamond - Willinator Edition Other Upcoming tournaments in Canada. And generally a few other things that we thought worthwhile. For more info on the upcoming Six Zero Launch at 6 PM on Sunday go to SIx Zero If you like this podcast please give us a solid review, and Like, Follow, Subscribe

This is a first "Beta" Episode of Pickleball Today - The POD. The POD is an extension of Pickleball Today - Canada's National Pickleball News Source. In this very short episode we are testing out a bit of tech, but in general give a quick intro into what we will be covering in our WEEKLY podcasts going forward.