Paddle Up Solutions

06/03/2026

If you still think pickleball is just a casual backyard game, you need to watch this CBS Sunday Morning feature on Anna Leigh Waters! 🏓🔥

She turned pro at just 12 years old, and now she is the undisputed World No. 1 with over 180 gold medals to her name.

Anna Leigh isn't just dominating the court; she is completely changing the pace, power, and popularity of the fastest-growing sport in the world. Oh, and she’s also the first pickleball athlete ever signed by Nike! 👟

Check out the clip to see how she and her mom/coach, Leigh Waters, are taking the pickleball world by storm.

🔗 https://youtu.be/v2Lu2FQCQNY?si=Novc5aPNeyH7uQOj

Professional pickleball is America's fastest-growing sport, and its biggest star is Anna Leigh Waters. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with the 19-yea...

06/01/2026

🧠 The Paddle Up Playbook: Mindset Edition

When a match gets tight, the team that panics first loses.

This Week’s Mindset: Embrace the pressure; it's a privilege.

The Lesson:
Feeling those pre-game butterflies or a spike in adrenaline during a big rally isn't a sign that you are failing; it means you are in the game. Pressure means the moment matters, and you’ve earned the right to be there.

Instead of trying to fight the nerves, lean into them. Take a deep breath, trust your training, and let that extra energy sharpen your focus. True growth happens when you get comfortable being uncomfortable.

Step up to the challenge this week. Have a killer week! 👊

05/30/2026

The #1 reason people tell us they love pickleball? It makes adults feel like kids again! 🤩

Living your best life and having a blast on the court...what’s not to love?

Does pickleball bring out your inner kid? Tell us why you love the game in the comments! 👇

05/29/2026

Still smiling from our Women’s Mixer last night! 🤩🏓

I just have to give a huge shout-out to all the amazing ladies who came out to join Paddle Up Solutions to play pickleball. The energy on the courts was absolutely incredible. It wasn't just about the killer serves or those intense rallies at the kitchen line (though you all brought the heat)! 🔥

What really made my heart full was seeing the genuine connections happening. From high-fives between total strangers to the endless encouragement and cheering for amazing shots (and the laughs when things didn't go quite as planned 😅), this is exactly what our community is all about. You ladies created such a supportive, uplifting environment, and it was an absolute joy to watch you build each other up.

To everyone who swapped numbers, learned a new tip, or just came to sweat, decompress, and play some pickleball together; thank you for making last night so special.

Were you there?Tag your court besties below or share what made last night so special in the comments!

Missed out? You can sign up for our next Women's Pickleball Mixer on June 25th on our Events page now! 😉

See you on the courts!
— Lisa 💖

05/28/2026

Ever heard the term "split step" on the courts but aren't exactly sure what it looks like in practice?

Watch this incredible slo-mo video of two of the very best in the game - Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns. Notice how they both establish a wide, perfectly balanced base just before their opponent makes contact with the ball. That split-second pause is the secret to explosive lateral movement, better court coverage, and staying out of the "dead zone."

We know firsthand how transformative mastering this single fundamental can be. We’ve coached players specifically on the mechanics of the split step, and understanding the timing behind it is consistently one of the fastest ways to accelerate your game to the next level. It’s the difference between lunging for a shot and being perfectly positioned for it.

Want to stop reaching and start reacting? We can help you build this habit into your muscle memory.

👇 Click the link in the comments to learn more about our coaching sessions (which can be customized on court positioning and the split stepping). Let's elevate your game together!

High-speed footage reveals details about Ben Johns and Anna Leigh W...

05/25/2026

🛠️ The Paddle Up Playbook: Mechanics Edition

If you are dropping your hands between shots, you are giving away the net.

This Week’s Mechanic: Keep your paddle up and ready at the Non-Volley Zone (also known as "the kitchen").

The Strategy:
At the kitchen line, milliseconds matter. If your paddle is resting down by your knees, you will never react fast enough to block a hard drive or a quick speed-up.

Keep your paddle up at chest height, elbows slightly out, pointing forward like a shield. By eliminating the extra movement it takes to lift your paddle, you instantly cut down your reaction time.

Be a wall at the net. Stay ready, stay balanced! See you on the courts.

05/23/2026

Wait... you didn't know we offer lessons? 🤔

Let’s clear this up right now then - we do!

Maybe you didn't know we offered pickleball coaching and lessons, but outdoor season is officially here, the sun is shining, and the courts are calling. If you think you’re just going to stroll out there with last year's unrefined d**k game and dominate... well, bless your heart. 😉 Let’s actually get those summer pickleball skill sets ready for prime time!

Whether you need a complete foundational overhaul or highly customized skill acceleration to finally beat your favorite rivals, we have you covered. No cookie-cutter drills here - just tailored and customized coaching designed to elevate your specific game.

Stop guessing and start winning. Schedule your customized pickleball lesson with us today!

👇 Click the link in the comment section below to view our coaching options and lock in your spot!

05/19/2026

🏓 WARNING: Side effects of our pickleball beginner class may include sudden obsessions, Prolite paddle shopping, and yelling "PICKLE!" in your sleep. 😉

We had an absolute blast tonight at the Woodman’s Sport & Convention Center for our latest edition of our Master the Basics: Intro to Pickleball class!

Give a huge shout out to our newest crew of newbies who officially walked onto the courts as beginners and walked off totally obsessed! 🙌

Tonight, they crushed it while learning:

🚀 Serving & Receiving like pros
🧠 Third Shot Strategies to keep the opponents on their toes
💥 Dinking at the net (the ultimate patience test!)

Best of all? They mastered the fundamentals and the rules of the game. Even if it did take a "few" hilarious tries to remember that darn 2-bounce rule and how to start the serve! 🤫😂 (Don't worry, your secret is safe with us!)

Welcome to the pickleball family, everyone! We can't wait to see you back on the courts for open play at a pickleball near you.

05/18/2026

🧠 The Paddle Up Playbook: Mindset Edition

A tough opponent isn't your biggest hurdle on the court: your own frustration is.

This Week’s Mindset: Control the controllable.

The Lesson:
You cannot control a bad line call, a lucky net-cord roll from your opponent, or the wind conditions. If you waste mental energy reacting to things outside your control, your game will fall apart.

What you can control is your preparation, your breathing, your footwork, and your attitude. When a match gets chaotic, pause, focus entirely on your own ex*****on, and let the rest go.

Control your focus, control the match.

Have a killer week! 👊