Pre-Match Napping Strategy

Want to improve your pickleball game without touching a paddle?

Your secret weapon is a strategic afternoon nap!

While most players focus on technique, equipment, and physical training, emerging research shows that properly timed naps can significantly enhance reaction time, decision-making, and physical performance on the court.

In our latest deep dive, we explore the science-backed benefits of napping for pickleball players, from optimal nap duration to the perfect pre-competition timing.

Whether you're a recreational player looking to sharpen your game or a competitive athlete aiming for peak performance, you'll discover how to leverage strategic rest for a competitive edge. Read the full article here to unlock the power of restorative naps for your pickleball game!

What’s Missing From Your Practice Sessions?

Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals why most players' practice routines fail to prepare them for competitive pressure.

Drawing from his experience with NBA playoffs and high-stakes competitions, Dr. Auerbach shares a revolutionary three-part practice framework that transforms how players prepare for tournaments. His insights help bridge the gap between practice and tournament performance.

Learn:

• Why traditional drills aren't enough for tournament preparation

• The three essential components every practice session needs

• How elite athletes create pressure-packed practice scenarios

• The secret to making practice feel more like competition

• Why some tournament preparation methods actually hurt performance

Is “Pickleball Elbow” Killing Your Game?

If you experience elbow pain while playing pickleball, you're not alone!

Pickleball elbow impacts thousands of players, and can lead to large medical bills and time away from the court.

Hate to break it to you, but these remedies WON’T fix it!

• Elbow straps that merely mask the pain

• Random YouTube exercises with no scientific backing

• Rest and ice, which don’t address the root cause

• Cortisone shots might offer short-term relief but can weaken your tendons

Instead, get the Complete Guide to Beating Pickleball Elbow, designed by AIM7’s sports scientists and physical therapists.