Will pickleball be an Olympic sport?
It’s no secret that pickleball has been rapidly growing in popularity globally. With professional tours in the United States attracting players from all over the world — including Catherine Parenteau from Canada and Federico Staksrud from Argentina — and new tours emerging in Australia and Asia, many are questioning: Will pickleball become an Olympic sport? Why joining the Olympics would be good for pickleball...
Why you should use the pickleball block volley and how to do it — Tips from pro Catherine Parenteau
Pickleball is often a game of runs, so it’s important to know techniques to slow down your opponent when they are outperforming you, particularly when at the kitchen line. One of the most important tools to have in your arsenal is the pickleball block volley, which helps you neutralize your opponent’s aggressive shots. In a new Selkirk Pickleball TV episode, pickleball professional Catherine...
How to defend the pickleball lob shot — Tips for senior success
One of the most effective ways to win a point in games among senior players is to lob the ball over your opponent. This is because many senior players cannot get to the baseline quickly enough to return a lob shot. And while this shot can be fun to execute, it’s certainly no fun to receive. In a new Selkirk Pickleball TV series,...
