About PickleballMAX

Tennis player turned pickleball player. I blog about how one maximizes their picklebility. Picklebility is simply defined as an embodiment of one's passion, ability and addiction to #pickleball. See you on the courts!

Pickleball Ladders — Are they Popular at your Club?

If you're a member of an "official" pickleball club, play at your local YMCA or Community Center or have simply been playing pickleball at your local courts, you've likely heard of ladder leagues. Perhaps you've even seen a flyer for them posted at … [Read more...]

WinterMAX — Holiday Pickleball Tournament in West Chester, Ohio — December 28/29, 2018

On Friday, December 28 (mixed doubles) and Saturday, December 29 (men's and women's doubles) Court Yard Sportsplex in West Chester, Ohio, will play host to the PickleballMAX WinterMAX Holiday Pickleball Tournament. This year player registration and … [Read more...]

Pickleball on ESPN3 & ESPNEWS — ♫ ♫ DaDaDa DaDaDa ♫ ♫

Move over cornhole. It's pickleball's turn to be televised on the ESPN network of stations! At long last. In addition to the live streaming of Championship Court and live streams from spectators and participants that can be found in the private … [Read more...]

Live Stream of Championship Court at 2018 USA Pickleball National Championships at Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Have you been watching? Have you been glued to your computer, tablet and smartphone this week watching a sampling of the best pickleball players in the world duke it out? Thanks to the USAPA and an army of volunteers, those of us not fortunate … [Read more...]

Capturing the NVZ — Strategic Advance or Kamikaze Mission?

Throughout our pickleball journeys we have undoubtedly heard that points are more easily won when both partners are positioned at the NVZ line. Either instinctively -- or from experience -- we know that being positioned 7 feet from the net allows us … [Read more...]

Pickleball and the Olympian Sandal — Are You Up for the 100,000 Step Pickleball Challenge?

24 hours. 100,000 steps. Almost 50 miles -- virtually a double-marathon. Are you up for the challenge of amassing 100,000 steps in a single day simply by playing pickleball? It will surely test your limits -- both physically and mentally. It … [Read more...]

New Product Launch — The Pickleball Planner

For the last several months, the team at PickleballMAX has been busy in the laboratory preparing for several product launches that we believe will be extremely beneficial for the pickleball addict. With each launch, our goal is to, simply, create a … [Read more...]

Reviewing your Pickleball Goals for 2018

It’s winding down, people… and quickly! In just under four months – and a smidgen over 100 calendar days – 2018 will be but a memory. As we race past the holiday that unofficially separates summer from fall it’s good to take a look back – and, … [Read more...]

The Pickleball Hits You, Goes Over the Net and Lands In — What’s the Call?

You Make the Call! Here's the Scenario: You attempt a volley. However, the ball hits you just above the wrist while you're holding the paddle. The ball goes in. Your opponents stop playing and claim they win the rally because you didn't hit the … [Read more...]

Rolling out the Red Carpet for the 2018 USAPA National Pickleball Championships at Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Rolling out the red carpet. The 5-word phrase undoubtedly conjures up images of dignitaries, movie stars, returning heroes and other distinguished guests receiving best-in-class, deferential treatment. And this year from November 3-11, 2018 -- and … [Read more...]