Tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf have embraced the sport of pickleball . Photo by Jaz Agassi .
30 features
30 Pickleball Slam 2 Showdown
World-class tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf take down John McEnroe and Maria Sharapova at the
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood , Florida . By Drew Wathey
34 ‘ Pickleball Might Be My Favorite Sport I ’ ve Ever Played !’
Former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel immerses himself in pickleball .
By Alice Tym
36 Father-Son Pickleball Bond Runs Deep
Steve Paranto and his late father , Arlen , revolutionized the sport of pickleball . By Drew Wathey
Contents
VOLUME 9 / ISSUE 2 MARCH / APRIL 2024
DEPARTMENTS
8 Publisher ’ s Playbook 16 Dinks : What ’ s News in Pickleball 20 Rules Guru Answers Your Questions by Bob Unetich 22 In the Club : Rhythm & Rally Sports and Events by Drew Wathey 24 Sweet Spot : The Hottest Finds in Pickleball by Kate Mohns
28 Destination Pickleball : Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa and The Pickle Garden at The Yards by Laura Gainor
62 Planet Pickleball : News from the Global
Pickleball Community 66 Paddle Reviews by Jack Bandel 68 Ask the Pickleball Doctor : Recovery for the Pickleball Athlete by Dr . Noe Sariban 76 In the Kitchen with Brandi : Strategies for
Maintaining Weight Loss by Brandi Givens , RD 80 PRO-file : Behind the Scenes with Callie Jo Smith by Alice Tym
FROM USA PICKLEBALL
10 Message from USA Pickleball CEO Mike Nealy 46 Drop Shots 48 The Scoop 50 Feature : Time to Celebrate National
Pickleball Month ! by Stephen Hunt 53 Community Spotlight : Pickleball Makes Grand Entrance with Special Olympics Florida by Hana Papaco 54 Recently Approved Equipment 56 Referee Corner : Meet Tom Tadler , USA Pickleball ’ s
New Managing Director of Officiating by Doug Bates 58 Calendar : Upcoming Sanctioned Events
INSTRUCTION
26 Advanced Doubles Strategies : Replacing Chaos with Order by Kyle McMakin
38 Mental Toughness is Key to Being a Better Partner by Lamar Scott
60 Improving Your Body Mechanics in Pickleball by Alice Tym
72 Five Types of Pickleball Players — and How to Play with Each by Judith Wright
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