Pickleball Tip: The Kitchen is a Mystery. Learn to Love it.
<h2>Season 24, Episode 91: Shaun Boyce and Jim Carella</h2><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent">In this episode of </span><strong style="background-color: transparent">GoTennis! Podcast </strong><span style="background-color: transparent">host Shaun brings you an exciting tip for pickleball enthusiasts from RSPA and PPR Certified Pickleball Pro, </span><strong style="background-color: transparent">Jim Carella</strong><span style="background-color: transparent">, also known as Jimbo Pickleball. Jim dives into one of the most unique aspects of pickleball—the </span><strong style="background-color: transparent">non-volley zone</strong><span style="background-color: transparent">, affectionately called "the kitchen."</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent">Jim explains the nuances of the kitchen rule, offering practical advice on how to maintain balance near the kitchen line and avoid common pitfalls like falling into the zone after a volley. He breaks down the essentials in an easy-to-follow manner, helping players improve their court positioning and love this quirky yet critical part of the game.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent">Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, this episode is packed with actionable insights to elevate your pickleball performance.</span></p><p><br></p><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Key Highlights</span></h2><p><br></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">What makes the non-volley zone (kitchen) unique in pickleball.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Expert tips on maintaining balance and avoiding kitchen faults.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Why being a step back from the line improves your stability.</span></li></ul><p><br></p><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Shoutouts</span></h2><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent">A special thank you to </span><strong style="background-color: transparent">reGeovinate.com</strong><span style="background-color: transparent"> for providing studio space.</span></p><p><br></p><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Explore More</span></h2><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent">Visit</span><a href="https://letsgotennis.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent"> </a><a href="https://letsgotennis.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent">LetsGoTennis.com</a><span style="background-color: transparent"> for more racket sports content, including event calendars, exclusive deals on Tecnifibre products, and stylish tennis apparel. 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Transcript
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Speaker:Hey, hey, this is Shaun with the GoTennis! Podcast,
Speaker:powered by Signature Tennis.
Speaker:And today's tip comes from RSPA and PPR certified
Speaker:Pickleball Pro, Jim Carella.
Speaker:And it's for you pickleballers out there.
Speaker:Have a listen and let us know what you think.
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Speaker:Hello, Jim Carella here, AKA Jimbo Pickleball.
Speaker:So today we're talking about the mysterious non-volley zone
Speaker:or sometimes it's referred to as the kitchen.
Speaker:Wow, what do you think?
Speaker:You can't go into volley, you can't fall in it after volleying,
Speaker:but you can go in if the ball bounces.
Speaker:It's a mystery.
Speaker:So how do you master that?
Speaker:Have good balance?
Speaker:Be about a step back from the kitchen line
Speaker:or the non-valley line.
Speaker:This way you have better balance
Speaker:and tend not to fall into the kitchen.
Speaker:Remember, it's very unique to pickleball.
Speaker:Learn to love it.
Speaker:Okay, happy pickling.
Speaker:Well, there you have it.
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Speaker:to the Atlanta Racket Sports World.
Speaker:And with that, we're out.
Speaker:See you next time.
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