DADGUM MINUTE
The Dadgum Minute is our home for everything happening in the Dadgum pickleball world.
This is where you'll find playing tips from Coach Brett Noel, a 3x National Gold Medal Winner who's coached thousands of players from beginner to advanced. But it's also where we'll track the tournaments, clinics, and grassroots organizations DadGum sponsors. We'll even showcase the events and people growing this sport, on and off the court.
Drills you can use today. Strategy that actually works. And a running list of who we're backing. Because good pickleball needs more than good gear.
Play smarter. Play stronger. Play DadGum.
Respect the X: Who Owns That Ball in Pickleball Doubles
Pickleball doubles court positioning made simple: cover zones instead of halves, respect the "X" to know who owns the ball, and slide with your partner as one unit.
Read moreWhy the DadGum Legend Is So Easy to Hit
This DadGum Legend paddle review reveals a huge sweet spot, easy power, precise control, strong spin, and adjustable on-court weighting for everyday players.
Read moreThe 9 Ready Position Fundamentals Every Pickleball Player Needs
Nine small adjustments. One massive difference in how ready you actually are. Every rally starts before the ball is even in the air. Your stance, your grip, your paddle height — they're already tel...
Read moreHit, Move, Repeat: The Pickleball Split-Step Habit
Coach Brett breaks down three footwork habits — hit and move, lead with your paddle, and the split-step — that keep you a step ahead in every rally.
Read moreThe One-Second Reset Every Pickleball Doubles Team Needs
Coach Brett breaks down the one-second habit — the paddle tap — that resets doubles teams after every point.
Read moreYour Ready Position Is Your Foundation
Coach Brett breaks down the stance, grip, and paddle position every pickleball player needs before the point even starts.
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