In our 21st Episode, we focus on how to teach beginners the fundamentals of pickleball. Whether you’re a seasoned player introducing friends to the game or running a beginner’s clinic, this episode shares our best tips for coaching newcomers. We’ll guide you through how to teach the serve in a simple and effective way, how to help beginners understand and execute the drop shot, and how to break down the rules so they’re easy for anyone to grasp.

This episode is designed to give you practical tools for building confidence in new players while keeping the learning process fun and engaging. Whether you’re teaching at your local club or just getting friends started, you’ll come away with strategies to help beginners succeed on the court.

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20! We've hit 20 episodes!! In this 20th episode, we dive into the world of pickleball organizations and the many ways they are shaping the sport. From the professional circuits like the **PPA** (Professional Pickleball Association), **MLP** (Major League Pickleball), **APP** (Association of Pickleball Professionals), to the **NPL** (National Pickleball League), this episode offers a comprehensive breakdown of these key organizations.

We also discuss the critical ranking systems such as **DUPR** (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) and **UTR-P** (Universal Tennis Rating - Pickleball), as well as popular platforms like **Pickleball Central**, **Pickleball Tournaments.com**, and **Pickleball Brackets.com**. Plus, we shine a light on a few international organizations that are helping grow pickleball's global presence.

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Welcome back to another episode of Sweet Lobs, where we dive into the digital side of pickleball! This week, we are thrilled to have Blake Renaud, the innovative mind behind the popular PicklePlay app. Join us as we explore how technology is revolutionizing the pickleball community. Blake will share insights on how the app assists players and club directors alike by simplifying scheduling, tracking progress, and connecting with the pickleball community to ensure everyone gets more and better playtime. Whether you’re a casual player or a club director, this episode will open your eyes to the benefits of integrating technology into your pickleball experience.

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