GOOD MORNING! We’ve missed you, and we’ve been busy in our brief time away, working on our latest issue. This month, we’re looking at your overall pickleball game. Pros share tips and tricks to help you improve your strokes and become a better player with things like effective drills, upgrading your gear, and ways to train your brain. Follow that up with instruction from coach Steve Dawson on how to master the important (but often overlooked) fourth shot. Of course, fueling on the court is key, too, so learn which foods can help power your performance and allow you to play longer.

Then, work your brain in a different way—by taking our pickleball pop culture quiz to see how much you know about this sport in today’s world. And don’t forget to share photos with us of how you celebrated National Pickleball Day! We can’t wait to hear from you.

Yours,

@InPickleball Team

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IN-STRUCTION

GAME CHANGER: THE FOURTH SHOT

Coach Steve Dawson explains how to make an unbeatable fourth shot that your

opponent won’t see coming.

NUTRITION

POWER FOODS FOR

PICKLEBALL PLAYERS

Try these 10 nutrient-rich options, including oatmeal and avocado, that will allow you to play stronger, and stay out on the court longer.

QUIZ

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT PICKLEBALL POP CULTURE?

There are pickleball themed restaurants and bars, and the sport has even taken a starring role in TV, film, and podcasts. Are you up to speed on its latest act? Put your PB knowledge to the test!

FEATURE

10 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR GAME

The ultimate guide to being a better player: learn how to practice effective drills, find the best gear, be in sync with your partner, and more.

TELL US

HOW DID YOU CELEBRATE NATIONAL PICKLEBALL DAY?

Send us your photos of how you celebrated August 8, National Pickleball Day, to [email protected] for your chance to be featured in our newsletter!