The James Ignatowich Show

Jan 31 2025 96 ep. 23 mins 8
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Dive into the exhilarating world of pickleball with host and professional player James Ignatowich! Stay updated on the latest news, events, and happenings on the PPA Tour and within Major League Pickleball. Each episode features an exclusive interview with a fellow pickleball pro, providing unique insights and tips from the experts themselves. Tune in to The James Ignatowich Show for all things pickleball, from thrilling match analysis to insider perspectives, and join the conversation with one of the sport's rising stars.

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James Ignatowich Show #97 - Perfect Every Aspect of Your Pickleball Backhand

Jan 31 2025 13 mins  
Welcome to Episode 97 of The James Ignatowich Show. In this episode, James discusses different backhand pickleball techniques, focusing on the backhand flick and the backhand roll, wrist movement, body positioning, and what the mechanics of a successful backhand shot looks like. James will share common mistakes that many pickleball players make and why throwing a frisbee may be you

James Ignatowich Show #96 - Manipulate Your Pickleball Opponent By Showing Them Your Next Moves

Jan 24 2025 14 mins  
Welcome to Episode 96 of The James Ignatowich Show! In this episode, James shares his favorite pickleball dinking techniques, including how holding your dinks can confuse your opponent, how aggressive dinks will help you control the pickleball kitchen line, and why slice dinks are important for attacking. James also talks about how showing your opponent what you plan to do can mani

James Ignatowich Show #95 - The Masters Recap + Selkirk LABS 008 Pickleball

Jan 17 2025 13 mins  
Welcome to Episode 95 of the James Ignatowich Show! In this episode, James recaps The PPA Masters pickleball tournament in California, including how players had to adjust to the Selkirk LABS 008 pickleball paddle before the tournament. Plus, James goes over different Masters players' strategies for speed ups, dynamics of player interactions, why dinking control is so important in a

James Ignatowich Show #94 - Pickleball Footwork: The Key to Improving Your Game

Jan 07 2025 17 mins  
Welcome to Episode 94 of The James Ignatowich Show! In this episode, James discusses the importance of footwork in pickleball, including why it's so important to get your feet behind the ball to achieve pickleball topspin and avoid slicing, why you should be watching the pickleball pros to improve your game, and how good footwork will improve your pickleball dinking and other areas

James Ignatowich Show #93 - Lessons for Developing Pickleball Players

Dec 24 2024 16 mins  
Welcome to Episode 93 of The James Ignatowich Show! In this episode, James shares his experience teaching pickleball to players in Japan who are still developing their skills. Some of the lessons included the importance of hitting hard returns and getting to the kitchen line, the need for effective communication between partners during gameplay, high crosscourt drops, and topspin d

James Ignatowich Show #92 - Why You Should be the Best Player on The Pickleball Court 25% of the Time

Dec 06 2024 16 mins  
Welcome to Episode 92 of The James Ignatowich Show! In this episode, James talks about how important it is to practice in pickleball and the significance of treating practice like a pickleball competition. He also discusses why you should be playing with both better and worse pickleball players so you can identify weaknesses AND improve your skills (you should be the best player on

James Ignatowich Show #91 - Master Your Pickleball Flick Shots (Plus, 007 Giveaway!)

Nov 27 2024 18 mins  
Welcome to Episode 91 of the James Ignatowich Show! In this episode, James talks pickleball strategy, focusing on improving your backhand and forehand flicks. Learn about the proper form, wrist and forearm strength, and the mental approach to executing these shots effectively. James is also giving away seven Selkirk LABS 007s! Plus, he will share his thoughts on the PPA Finals and

James Ignatowich Show #90 - The Best Teams in Pickleball Will Be Righty-Lefty Combinations

Nov 22 2024 19 mins  
Welcome to Episode 90 of The James Ignatowich Show! In this episode, James focuses on recent pickleball tournaments, and why, as the game evolves, the most successful pro teams will have a left-handed player. Plus, backhand techniques used by the pickleball pros, how the pro game is evolving, and team dynamics within MLP and PPA. He also talks about why practical pickleball strateg

James Ignatowich Show #89 - The Best Way To Improve Your Pickleball Skills: Game Scenario Drilling

Nov 14 2024 19 mins  
Welcome to Episode 89 of the James Ignatowich Show! In this episode, James shares why it's so important to practice point-based drilling to improve your skills, why practicing like it's a game can prepare you better for competition, and how drive and drop drills mimic real game scenarios effectively. He also explains the differences between slice and topspin drops, and when to use

James Ignatowich Show #88 - The Newest Star of Pro Pickleball: Ryan Fu

Nov 08 2024 15 mins  
Welcome to Episode 88 of the James Ignatowich Show! In this episode, James talks about the recent Major League Pickleball (MLP) tournament in Miami, with some inside insight into the importance of coaching and team dynamics in competitive play — and the performance of pickleball player Ryan Fu, a rising star in the pro pickleball world. James also shares pickleball techniques and