PBFOY Ep. 9: Innovation of "The Erne" shot, w/John Dixon
About this episode
Steve Paranto interviews John Dixon about the invention of 'The Erne' shot in pickleball.
With a Hall of Famer like Steve Paranto as the "Pickleball Fountain of Youth" host, we sometimes get to capture conversations between Steve and people who are an important part of pickleball's rich history. In this episode, Steve sits down with John Dixon, the (likely) inventor of the shot that has come to be known as "The Erne." John tells Steve the story about how, in 1994, he innovated and used the first official Erne in a pickleball tournament.
People in this episode
Host: Steve Paranto
Guest: John Dixon
Topics covered
- pickleball
- sports innovation
- athlete interviews
- history of pickleball
- shot techniques
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Erne
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