Contents
VOLUME 5 / ISSUE 5 OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2020
38
features
38 Slam Dink !
For many referees , pickleball has become a way of life while traveling with the NBA .
By Laura Gainor
42
PPA ’ s Newport Beach Showcase Tournament
The Showcase brought some of the best professional pickleball players together in California .
By Steve Taylor and Bryce Morgan
44 New Membership for Youth Program Providers
USA Pickleball is excited to announce a new membership for youth program providers as part of the strategic plan and its mission to promote and develop the sport .
46 Pickleball Philanthropist Pays it Forward
Claude Blackburn , of Bellingham , Washington , is giving back to help build the sport of pickleball .
By JuLee Rudolf
66 Posture of Pickleball
Sitting and standing tall are key elements to avoid injury . By Barbara Wintroub
DEPARTMENTS
6 Publisher ’ s Playbook 16 Dinks : What ’ s News in Pickleball 24 Q & A with Rules Guru Bob Unetich 26 Around the Post with Jennifer Lucore &
Alex Hamner 28 Scene on the Court : ‘ Replay !’ with
Pickleball Curmudgeon Craig Laughlin 50 Pickleball Canada 52 Around the World : Pickleball England 54 In the Know : Equipment Reviews with
Jack Bandel 62 Ask the Pickleball Doctor : Importance of
Balance with Dr . Noe Sariban 64 Health & Nutrition : Immune-Boosting
Foods with Brandi Givens , RDN
72 Back Court : Internationally Known Illustrator Mark Brewer Creates Some Pickleball Whimsy
FROM USA PICKLEBALL
9 Message from USA Pickleball Chairman of the Board Phil Mortenson
11 Message from USA Pickleball Executive Director Justin Maloof
16 New USA Pickleball Board Member Joe Santoro
56 USA Pickleball ’ s Recently Approved Equipment
70 USA Pickleball Junior Spotlight : Carson Klinger
INSTRUCTION
30 Two Things That Separate the Pros From the Rest with Alice Tym
48 The Reset with PPR ’ s Nicole Hobson and Lee Whitwell
58 Rhythm : How To Get It and How To Keep It with Alice Tym
68 Key Habit of a Highly Effective Pickleball Player with James Hackenberg
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2020 | MAGAZINE 5