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LevelUp Pickleball App
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by ERNIE ORTIZ
As pickleball continues to explode in popularity , players are increasingly seeking ways to improve their skills and strategies . The LevelUp Pickleball app aims to address this by providing a comprehensive platform for tweaking your specific needs to reach your full potential .
The core of the LevelUp Pickleball app is its extensive library of training modules . These modules cover a wide range of topics , from basic techniques for beginners to advanced drills and games for the seasoned players .
Here ’ s a breakdown of each module
Beginner : Getting Serious 2.0-2.9 skill level – Basic skills and core-level shots , such as the return of serve , serving , dinking , third shot drop , volleys and overheads .
Intermediate : Break Out 3.0-4.0 – Review the five key shots to more advanced shots such as Ernes , ATPs , lobs and roll volleys .
Advanced : Play Like the Pros 4.5- plus – While continuing to enhance the five key shots of the game , players can learn how to create opportunities for more attack shots . There are also advanced strategies on how to survive in the midcourt and beating the bangers .
If you ’ d like in-person instruction , the LevelUp app will help you find a camp geared toward your specific needs . There are camps across the country almost weekly .
The LevelUp Pickleball app is a comprehensive , well-designed tool for pickleball players of all levels . The main dashboard provides quick access to training modules , equipment and camp details . Overall , LevelUp Pickleball is a must-have for anyone serious about advancing their pickleball skills and connecting with the broader pickleball community .
Available through the App Store . Beginner Level : $ 49.99 ; Intermediate Level : $ 99.99 ; Advanced Level : $ 99.99 ; All three levels : $ 149.99 . •
Pickleball Overboard !
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The M / V Aretha , a luxury yacht in the Adriatic Sea , offers a fullsize floating pickleball court with a regulation net . Via Croatia , the company behind the venture , promises that the court is firmly attached , anchored down beside the ship so it stays steady on the water . It takes the crew approximately four hours to inflate or deflate the platform . Once it ’ s up , the court remains playable in calm seas for up to two days . If you ’ re wondering about pickleballs landing in the water , Gabriella Ribeiro , the company ’ s chief exploration officer , says , “ The crew is extremely attentive and makes every effort to retrieve any stray balls from the water .” •
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