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At the Indianapolis Pickleball Club, we see it every week. Doubles gets intense. The score tightens. One partner misses a couple balls. And suddenly the sideline coaching starts… followed by the sighs. Coach Slater has seen a lot of this during open play lately — so he thought this article could be helpful for our members. So here we are. Let’s talk about how to play better with a weaker partner — and why this might be the fastest way to level up your own game. First: If You’re Getting...

Let’s be honest for a second. Most team-building events don’t actually build teams. They check a box, burn a budget, and give everyone a slightly awkward story to laugh about later. And yes—we’re talking about happy hours. At Indianapolis Pickleball Club , we see this all the time. Companies come to us after  the brewery night flopped, the dinner felt forced, or the “team bonding” event somehow turned into three conversations and one person scrolling Slack in the corner. So why do...

On December 20, 2025, IPC South  had one of those days that stick with you.The kind you talk about weeks later between games.The kind that quietly shifts the standard of what great pickleball  feels like in our building. That day, we welcomed Jade Kawamoto  and Jackie Kawamoto  for a Pro Clinic that felt less like an event… and more like a masterclass. These aren’t just pros who show up, hit a few balls, smile for photos, and leave. These are two of the most respected players on the PPA Tour...