Building Confidence in Your Pickleball Game with Blumaka Insoles

Building Confidence in Your Pickleball Game with Blumaka Insoles
Tim Aceves

By Jake Anderson, full-time pickleball player

My name is Jake Anderson and I am a full-time pickleball player. When I am not traveling and playing PPA/APP tournaments, I spend my time coaching pickleball in Little Rock, Arkansas. My athletic background consists mainly of basketball, with a good amount of tennis and baseball when I was younger. My current weekly schedule requires anywhere from 25-35 on-court hours (training and teaching), 12-15 hours training in the gym.

I typically go through a pair of court shoes every 3-5 weeks. I have always struggled with having flat feet, so shoes that cater to my performance needs have always been a focus of mine. While the shoes are important, I found that the insoles are equally important in performance and longevity. Foot health has been increasingly important to me as I have been determined to reach an elite level of footwork needed to compete at a high level. Finding the right balance between arch support and impact absorption has always been a struggle. Whenever I found insoles with good support I usually began to see symptoms of plantar fasciitis. When I focused on comfort and cushion my feet lacked the necessary arch support. I have finally found a product assortment that can successfully satisfy both of these needs. 

When I am competing on court I need to feel full confidence in my game, all the way from my feet to my grip on the paddle. If anything feels off then I lose confidence quickly. Practicing in the local hot and humid conditions leads my feet to be extremely hot while on-court. I have always been known for changing socks and insoles multiple times when practicing or playing tournaments. Once the sweat leaks onto my insoles they slide within my shoe and drive me crazy. Now, thanks to Blumaka Konnect Max Cushion, I have finally found a pair of insoles that does not slip inside my shoe. This helps me maintain the confidence necessary to perform at the highest level and prevent injuries. I used to change insoles multiple times during a tournament day, and now I am able to wear the same pair of Blumaka insoles for multiple matches without them slipping inside my shoe. 

I recommend Blumaka Konnect insoles to pickleball players of every level looking to improve their game and stay healthy while on the court! 

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