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Coach Yoshi's Column
From choosing a paddle to strategy, rules, and tournament news, Coach Yoshi shares what he has learned on the court.
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Coach Yoshi's Column
Pickleball vs. Badminton: Nearly the Same Court, but a Different Net and Different Rules
Pickleball vs. badminton, compared by court lines, net height, equipment and scoring. The outer b...
Coach Yoshi's Column
Padel vs. Pickleball | A Coach Compares the Walls, Gear, and Rules
A coach with 15 years of tennis experience sorts out the differences between padel and pickleball...
Coach Yoshi's Column
Pickleball for Families | Why It Works Across Generations and How to Get Started
Pickleball is one of the rare sports where children and grandparents can enjoy the same court tog...
Coach Yoshi's Column
If you feel your progress has stalled | A coach explains how to break through a plateau with practice and mindset
A tennis coach with 15 years of experience explains how to break through a pickleball plateau. Le...
Coach Yoshi's Column
Pickleball Injury Prevention: Common Injuries and Warm-up Explained by a Coach
A coach with 15 years of tennis experience explains pickleball injury prevention. This includes c...
Coach Yoshi's Column
Health Benefits of Pickleball: Calorie Consumption, Diet, and Brain Effects Explained by a Coach
A coach with 15 years of tennis experience explains the health benefits of pickleball. This inclu...
Coach Yoshi's Column
Pickleball for People in Their 50s and Up | Coach Explains Why It's Easy on the Knees and Quick to Learn
Is it too late to start a new sport in your 50s? Not at all! More and more people in their 50s ar...
Coach Yoshi's Column
The Day I Discovered Pickleball in LA | From a Shocking Encounter on My Alma Mater's Campus to Starting a Business in Japan
From the moment I first encountered pickleball by chance during my visit to LA in 2026, to the la...
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