Z Sisters Pickleball Video of the Week

Ready to Jump the Kitchen? It’s Erne Time!

Ever feel like those long dink rallies are just waiting for a spark of excitement?

It’s time to add a little "flash" to your game with the Erne! For the fun of it, we’re showing you how to legally "teleport" outside the sideline to intercept the ball before it even dreams of hitting the kitchen.

Named after Erne Perry, this shot is the ultimate surprise weapon that leaves your opponents wondering where you went—and how the point ended so fast.

It’s advanced, it’s exhilarating, and it’s a total blast to pull off during your next Saturday morning match!

In our latest video, we break down the footwork so you can avoid those pesky foot faults and stay within the rules.

If you love learning the "language" of the game, this lesson is a proud part of our Visual Pickleball Glossary, designed to make every technical term easy to see and even easier to do.

For those looking to build a rock-solid foundation alongside these flashy moves, don’t forget to grab a copy of our booklet, "7 Days to Confident Pickleball After 55+". As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

It’s the perfect roadmap to ensure you’re playing with confidence, whether you’re dinking at the net or jumping around the post!

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Z Sisters Pro Pickleball Tip

Add This Simple Pickleball Serve to Your Bag of Tricks

This video focuses on simplifying your serve to reduce unforced errors. It teaches a reliable technique that takes the guesswork out of the start of every point, making it a perfect tip for players who tend to overthink their motion. (Link)

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Our NEW Pickleball Booklet

The Companion Guide - Beginner Friendly

Prefer a physical guide? Our 29-page Friendly Beginner Guide is designed specifically for players 55+ to build confidence at their own pace.

🔥 You can download the 📱Kindle version here: Link or order the 📖paperback here: Link. It’s simple, practical, and created for learning — for the fun of it.

You can follow the entire video series using this playlist START HERE 55+ Pickleball.

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Pickleball Slam is BACK!

Fireworks Happened!

NEWS If you missed the fireworks on the court on April 15, 2026, here is everything you need to know about one of the sport’s biggest—and most controversial—spectacles.

While the “Battle of the Sexes” theme promised a clash of generations and styles, it ended with a masterclass in psychological warfare.

The Pickleball Slam 4: Quick Guide

* Who: Tennis legends Andre Agassi and James Blake faced off against the world’s #1 pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters and tennis-turned-pickleball pro Genie Bouchard.

* What: A high-stakes exhibition event featuring a mix of singles and doubles matches, culminating in a “winner-take-all” battle for a $1 million prize.

* When: Wednesday night, April 15, 2026.

* Where: Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida—a venue that has become the “home court” for the Slam series.

* Why: To showcase the growth of pickleball by pitting retired tennis icons against the sport’s modern-day stars. It’s essentially the “Super Bowl of exhibitions” for the pickleball world.

The Recap: Strategy Over Stardom

The night delivered a classic “strategy over stardom” upset that left the world’s top-ranked player, Anna Leigh Waters (ALW), visibly frustrated.

While the matches started as expected—with ALW handling James Blake in singles and Andre Agassi showing vintage form to take down Genie Bouchard—the script flipped entirely during the $1 million doubles finale.

Despite ALW being the undisputed best player on the court, Agassi and Blake executed a ruthless tactical game plan: the “freeze out.” By relentlessly targeting Bouchard and avoiding ALW at all costs, the veterans neutralized Waters’ dominance.

Even after ALW called the strategy “ridiculous” during a timeout, the men held their nerve, securing the match (26-23, 21-15) and proving that in pickleball, sometimes the best offense is simply not playing to the best player.

BONUS: Pickleball Pros Spill the Tea on Slam 1 (Jan 2023): An early deep dive into the first-ever Pickleball Slam event from our video archives! Link​

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