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😎 Hollywood’s most in-demand pickleball game

Plus, a reverse erne?! Carlos Alcaraz shows off his pickleball chops, and much more...

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Hey there reader,

Welcome back to the Pickleheads Newsletter!

In this issue:

🤩 A reverse Erne?!
🤾‍♀️ Do you respect the X?
😎 Hollywood’s most in-demand pickleball game
🎾 Carlos Alcaraz shows off his pickleball chops
Epic point of the week

🤩 A reverse Erne?!

This week’s epic point introduces a shot I've never heard of let alone seen before…

Introducing…the reverse Erne!

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Reply to this email or submit yours to [email protected]. The most epic one will feature in next week’s newsletter!

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Meet the paddle experts!

Now, this is super cool…

Our good friends over at Just Paddles have recently launched a free, completely personalized paddle consultation service!

When you’re on the lookout for a new pickleball paddle, I know how confusing it can be.

There are so many brands, different types, styles, weights, surfaces, grips, lengths, colors…the list is endless.

Now, with Just Paddles you can phone, email or live-chat instantly with a Paddle Expert who can match you up with your perfect paddle, no matter your skill level, play-style or price range.

I tried the service out and it's super easy to use too! They responded to my live chat in seconds.

If you’re happy with the Expert’s suggestion, you can even order on the spot too.

What I love most about Just Paddles is their customer service, it’s second to none. Plus, they offer a Paddle Assurance Program…

Once you’ve received your paddle, you have 30 days to test it out, even use it in a match! IF you’re not 100% happy with the paddle, you can return it for a full refund.

Now that’s service!

If you’re on the hunt for your ideal paddle, click the link below 👇

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🤾‍♀️ Do you respect the X?

Excited to welcome back Tanner Tomassi of Tanner Pickleball, for this week’s Level Up.

Hey Pickleheads readers,

Quick question, when you’re out on the court, do you respect the X?

If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you should. Let me take you through it.

Respecting the X removes all confusion about who should take the ball. You or your partner.

Especially if you’re playing with a new partner.

The idea is to think of the court as a big X!

Then, whenever the player diagonally opposite you hits the ball, no matter where the ball lands, it’s your job to step in and take it. And, it’s your partner's job to hold off.

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This goes for all areas of the court. Plus, it doesn’t matter if it’s on your forehand or backhand.

This concept is designed to give everyone the equal amount of balls on the court.

Once you become more confident with your partner, you can start declaring which balls you’re going to get. This is usually when the shot is on you or your partner’s forehand.

Hope this helps!

Click to watch my 60-second video, where I walk you through this week’s tip 👇

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🎉 Hollywood’s most in-demand pickleball game

We know Jamie Foxx is pickleball crazy, but this article from The Hollywood Reporter gives you a behind the scenes peek of Hollywood’s most in-demand pickleball game.

What started as a 50 person get-together turned into a 400-strong party with the who’s-who of Hollywood.

🎾 Carlos Alcaraz shows off his pickleball chops

The world No. 3 tennis player took to the pickleball court last week for one night only (I think).

👯‍♂️ Cowboys cheerleader goes viral playing pickleball

Veteran Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, Claire Wolford, went viral over the weekend for her unorthodox pickleball trick-shot ‘Dancer Style’.

Our biggest product launch yet…

Our new round robin tool just dropped!

Y’all seriously it’s 10x better than anything out there. I’m confident it’s going to blow your mind! 🤯

Here are the highlights:

  • Choose from 6 fun formats for players of all skill levels

  • Support for any number of courts or players

  • Add scores in the app and see standings in real time

  • Send scores to DUPR with one-click (optional)

Limited court space? Players showing up late? Awkward number of players?

No problem! Your event is always on.

To celebrate the launch, THIS WEEK ONLY - we’re giving away a FREE Pickleheads shirt to every person who runs a round robin on Pickleheads* 🙌

To claim your shirt, complete your event by September 4th, 2024 and email [email protected] with your feedback.

*To be eligible, your round robin must have at least 8 players in it and complete by 9/4/24. You must reach out to [email protected] with your feedback on the tool. While supplies last.

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Club Med, Cancun, Mexico

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You’ll find this week’s dream court on Club Med’s all-inclusive complex in Cancun Mexico!

If you can tear yourself away from the pickleball courts for a few hours, you’re close to three sandy beaches, the world’s second largest coral reef and, I imagine, all the cocktails you would want to drink.

Now that’s pickleball paradise.

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JustPaddles x Pickleheads Exclusive Labor Day Sale!

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Things you love to see…😍

Just Paddles are offering Pickleheads an exclusive Labor Day sale!

From today through September 3rd, at JustPaddles you can get an extra 10% off some of their most popular paddles with code PICKLEHEADS.

The selection is HUUUGE! I just took a look and there are paddles on offer for everyone. All play-styles, skill levels and price ranges.

I saw the Engage Pursuit Pro1 on there – by far one of my favorite paddles launched this year.

And with their Paddle Assurance Program, you can test your paddle for 30 days too, even in a match. And, If you’re not 100% satisfied they’ll give you a full refund.

JustPaddles told me they have limited stock available for this sale, so give this a look just in case they do sell out. 👇

**Save an extra 10% off selected paddles with code PICKLEHEADS**

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