Open Play Pickleball @OpenPlayX

New to tournaments? Master these 4 shots FIRST 🎯 That Pickleball Guy aka Kyle Koszuta keeps it simple: serve, return, third, and fourth—the first four shots that start every single point 🧠 Nail these and you'll consistently get to neutral at the kitchen. Fumble them, and there's no point drilling anything fancy. You can't win a rally you can't even start! 👀 What was YOUR first tournament like? Tell us below and drop your own advice 👇 Watch our full episode with Kyle at the link in bio! 🔗 #pickleball #propickleball #pickleballpodcast #pickleballaddict #pickleballers

IMITATE, THEN INNOVATE 💭 Being a "robot" is actually a GOOD thing, according to Kyle Kozuta aka That Pickleball Guy 🤖 Copying the pros first is how you learn the game the right way, build consistency, and get better before you ever add your own flair. Master the fundamentals, then make it yours. 👀 Are you a robot or a freestyler on the court? Drop it below 👇 Watch our full episode with Kyle at the link in bio! 🔗 #pickleball #propickleball #pickleballpodcast #pickleballaddict #pickleballers

Here's why Ben Johns' game is SO clean 🧼 Kyle Kozsuta aka ThatPickleballGuy breaks down the patience of giving up GOOD for GREAT 🧠 Kyle says you can gamble on the risky shot that goes either way, or you can WORK the rally for the ball you can actually put away. It's the mindset that separates the pros 👀 Which player are you—the gambler or the grinder? Drop it below 👇 Watch our full episode with Kyle at the link in bio for more valuable pickleball strategy talk! 🔗 #pickleball #propickleball #pickleballpodcast #pickleballaddict #pickleballers

FEEL 😤 FIX 🔧 FORWARD ➡️ Our FULL episode with Kyle Koszuta aka ThatPickleballGuy is LIVE NOW! 🎙️ Lost the last rally? Kyle breaks down his 3-step mental reset to bounce back INSTANTLY 🧠 This is the same framework he teaches to level up players at every level. The kind of advice that actually sticks and improves your mental toughness 👀 Watch the full episode at the link in bio! 🔗 What do YOU tell yourself after losing a point? Drop it below 👇 #pickleball #pickleballpodcast #podcast #pickleballaddict #propickleball

The guest is REVEALED—Kyle Koszuta, aka ThatPickleballGuy, is joining the pod! 🎙️ This Friday, The Pickle Kat and James Ignatowich sit down with Kyle to get into all of it: the story behind That Pickleball School, building his teaching empire, his analytical approach to strategy, and so much more 🧠📚 If you're serious about leveling up your game, this one's a masterclass 👀 Dropping this FRIDAY at 6PM EST! Link in bio to subscribe & watch. 🔗 #pickleball #pickleballpodcast #podcast #pickleballaddict #propickleball

New Open Play episode drops this FRIDAY at 6PM EST! 🎙️ The Pickle Kat and James Ignatowich welcome a guest who's basically pickleball's favorite TEACHER 📚 — here's your hint: he went from never touching a paddle to PRO in about a year, built one of the biggest coaching followings in the sport, and he's kinda just...that guy who plays pickleball 😉 Think you know who it is? 🤔 GUESS THE GUEST BELOW 👇 Link in bio to subscribe & watch! 🔗 #pickleball #pickleballpodcast #podcast #youtubepodcast #pickleballaddict #propickleball

Who are the TOP 3 men's doubles players right now?! 🤔 Blaine Hovenier didn't hesitate 👑 His top 3, in order: Ben Johns, Andrei Daescu, and Hayden Patriquin. 🔥 Agree? Or is he sleeping on someone? 👀 Drop YOUR top 3 below 👇 Watch Blaine's FULL episode LIVE on YouTube now for more insider takes & hilarious stories. Link in bio! 🔗 #pickleball #propickleball #pickleballpodcast #pickleballtalk #pickleballaddict

The ONE question that made Katrina facepalm 🤦‍♀️ ...and Blaine did NOT hold back 😂 Turns out a BADDIE next to him is all the motivation Blaine needs to go full ALPHA. James was fully on board too, of course 🤪 Watch the FULL Blaine Hovenier episode NOW LIVE on YouTube!! Link in bio! 🔗 Do YOU play better with a cute partner? Be HONEST below 👇 #pickleball #pickleballpodcast #pickleballtalk #pickleballaddict #propickleball

The guest is REVEALED—Blaine Hovenier is joining the pod tomorrow! 🎙️ You already know he's got the BIGGEST personality on court! You can practically HEAR him from this photo alone 😂🔊 This Friday, kxtrinam and jignatowichpb sit down with Blaine for all of it: his high-energy style, his positive mindset, right-side strategy, paddle preferences, and so much more 👀 PLUS the behind-the-scenes stories with James and Ryan Fu that only these guys could tell 🤣 Dropping this FRIDAY at 6PM EST! Link in bio to subscribe & watch. 🔗 #pickleball #pickleballpodcast #MajorLeaguePickleball #pickleballaddict #propickleball

New Open Play episode drops this FRIDAY at 6PM EST! 🎙️ The Pickle Kat and James Ignatowich have a guest who's always ready to bring it... RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW! 😤 Watch your butts because he's on his way 😉 Think you know who it is? 🤔 GUESS THE GUEST BELOW 👇 Link in bio to subscribe! 🔗 #pickleball #pickleballpodcast #podcast #youtubepodcast #pickleballaddict #propickleball

JW Johnson leveled up the SECOND he spotted a baddie in the front row?! 👀😂 In our latest episode, Augie Ge spills the untold stories from his years alongside partner-in-crime JW Johnson on the the Dallas Flash, the kind of behind-the-scenes gold you only get when teammates start talking. You do NOT want to miss these 🥴⚡ Watch the FULL episode on our YouTube now. Link in bio! 🔗 #pickleball #pickleballpodcast #MajorLeaguePickleball #pickleballaddict #propickleball

How is playing mixed as a male LEFTY the easiest AND hardest thing in pickleball?! 🤔 Augie "Gladiator" Ge breaks down the lefty paradox 👀 Why being a southpaw in mixed doubles can be your biggest weapon and your toughest challenge all at once ♟️ Have you ever played with or against a lefty? Drop your take below 👇 Augie's FULL episode is LIVE on YouTube now. Link in bio! 🔗 #pickleball #pickleballpodcast #podcast #pickleballaddict #propickleball

The guest is REVEALED—Augie "Gladiator" Ge is joining the pod! ⚔️ This Friday, Katrina and James Ignatowich sit down with Augie Ge to get into all of it: the rise of Gladiator Ge, his lefty strategy, the mental game, and so much more 🧠👀 One of the most unique players on tour holds court and shares his knowledge with us. You don't want to miss this one! Dropping this FRIDAY at 6PM EST! Link in bio to subscribe & watch. 🔗 #pickleball #pickleballpodcast #podcast #pickleballaddict #propickleball

New Open Play episode drops this FRIDAY at 6PM EST! 🎙️ Katrina and James Ignatowich welcome a guest who might just be one of the smartest on tour! By his nickname, you'd think he was wielding a sword in an arena instead of his paddle on court ⚔️😉 Think you know who it is? 🤔 GUESS THE GUEST BELOW 👇 Link in bio to subscribe & watch our previous interviews while you wait! 🔗 #pickleball #pickleballpodcast #podcast #pickleballaddict #propickleball

Dallas Flash’s Dani-Elle Townsend is MLP 2026’s Most Improved Player! ⚡️

🚨 THE MLP PLAYOFFS ARE HERE! 🏆 It all kicks off in Dallas, August 7-9, as the top 12 teams fight for their spot in the Finals 🔥 Round 1 is a BEST-OF-3 battle — here's the slate 👇 ⚔️ Brooklyn Pickleball Team vs SoCal Hard Eights ⚔️ Dallas Flash vs Las Vegas Night Owls ⚔️ Palm Beach Royals vs Chicago Slice ⚔️ Texas Ranchers vs Atlanta Bouncers The top 4 seeds (New Jersey, St. Louis, LA Mad Drops & Columbus) are watching from the bracket with byes straight to the Quarters in Newport Beach 👀 The chase to knock them off starts NOW. Who's advancing? Let us know below! #pickleball #MLP #MajorLeaguePickleball #MLPPlayoffs #propickleball

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🏆 CHAMPIONS! The New Jersey 5s close the regular season on TOP as the MLP Orlando winners! 🎉 After being swept by St. Louis in their last meeting, the 5s edge them out 3–1 in an epic Super Sunday matchup, breaking the tie, and locking up the No. 1 overall seed for the Playoffs 🔥 The regular season is DONE, and here's your Playoff picture 👇 🥇 Top 4 = a BYE straight to the Quarterfinals in Newport Beach: New Jersey, St. Louis, LA Mad Drops, and Columbus Sliders. 🎟️ Also dancing: Brooklyn , Dallas Flash, Palm Beach Royals, Texas Ranchers, Atlanta Bouncers, SoCal Hard Eights, Las Vegas Night Owls, Chicago Slice. ❌ Eliminated: California Black Bears, Orlando Squeeze, Miami, Utah, Florida Smash, Bay Area Breakers, Phoenix Flames, and Carolina Hogs. Next stop: MLP PLAYOFFS in Dallas 🚨 Who's got what it takes? 👀 #pickleball #MLP #MajorLeaguePickleball #MLPPlayoffs #propickleball

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🚨 The MLP tried to fine Tyra $25K… for being SICK?! 🤒 Our new episode with Hurricane Tyra Black is LIVE, and she is NOT holding back. We got into the $25,000 fine, the blindside trade from the Dallas Flash to the Columbus Sliders, and what really went down behind the scenes 🤯 🎥 Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for all the details. Link in bio! #pickleball #propickleball #MLP #MajorLeaguePickleball #PPATour

‼️ First look at Federico Staksrud on the New Jersey 5s coming up!

The guest is REVEALED—Hurricane Tyra Black is joining the pod! ⛈️🎀 TOMORROW, Katrina and James sit down with Tyra to get into all of it: the Hurricane origin, battling illness, the chaos of getting traded mid-season, MLP & PPA drama, and so much more 👀 Tyra and James go way back, so you don't want to miss this one! Dropping FRIDAY at 6PM EST! Link in bio to subscribe & watch. 🔗 #pickleball #pickleballpodcast #majorleaguepickleball #pickleballaddict #propickleball