Pickle with Umesh

Picking up pickleballs again and again during practice can get annoying… and over time it can even lead to lower back pain.

So I decided to test something that many pickleball players recommend — the Tourna Pickleball Pickup Tube.

After using it for 2 months of drilling and practice, here is my honest review.

Does it actually make practice easier?
Does it save time on the court?
And most importantly… is it worth buying?

Watch the video and let me know what you think.

Do you use a pickleball ball pickup tube or still pick balls manually?

👇 Comment below

Deep Serve Return = Control of the Rally

One of the most important shots in pickleball is the serve return.

If your return is short, your opponents can attack immediately.
But when you hit a deep return, you push them back and give yourself time to reach the kitchen line.

In this practice session, I worked on a simple drill:
🎯 Target zone — about 3 feet inside the baseline

Then I measured my accuracy.

My result today: 22%

Still a lot of room to improve — but that’s the whole point of practice.

Try this drill next time you’re on the court and track your accuracy.

Let me know in the comments:
What’s your deep return percentage?

Tried and Tested by Umesh | Introduction

Pickleball gear is everywhere.
But honest feedback is rare.

That’s why I started Tried & Tested.

In this series, I test pickleball products the only way that matters —
✔️ Real practice
✔️ Real games
✔️ Real feedback

No hype.
No overpromising.
Just what worked, what didn’t, and who it’s actually good for.

This is not about selling gear.
It’s about helping players make smarter choices.

New Field Tests coming soon 👀
Follow along.

The Winning System With Umesh | Introduction

Everyone wants to win.
Very few focus on the system that creates winning.

Motivation fades.
Talent plateaus.
But systems compound.

In Chapter 1, I break down why real progress — in sport, work, or life — comes from doing the right things consistently, not occasionally.

This series is about:
✔️ Process over results
✔️ Discipline over hype
✔️ Long-term growth over quick wins

If you’ve ever felt stuck despite “trying hard” — this is for you.

🎯 Chapter 1 is live.
Let’s build systems, not excuses.

👇 Comment “SYSTEM” if this resonates.

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