Pickleball Question: Are You Too Low?
I often work with players that seem to be trying to squat more on the court. Of course, there are times when we are in a defensive position and need to get under the ball. But my question is….are you too low?
Do You Have a Weak Backhand?
So many players come to me asking for help with their weak backhand. It is a very common challenge. But with focused practice, it can be overcome.
Pickleball’s Two-Handed Backhand
When I started playing pickleball, I remember a few players hitting a two-handed backhand. These players were often told, “That’s not pickleball.”
3 Pickleball Keys to Effective Poaching
There are times when your opponents will hit nearly every ball to your partner. You want to be part of the action and so you poach. But are you poaching effectively? Here are three things to consider.
Pickleball Service Return
I find most players don’t spend enough time practicing their pickleball service return. So today let’s consider three important factors that will determine your success.
The Cross-Step Controversy: A Pickleball Quandary
I get a lot of questions from students regarding the cross-step. This is a habit many pickleball instructors discourage, particularly at the non-volley zone.
Where is Your Pickleball Paddle Finishing?
Today I want to ask you a question…”Where is your pickleball paddle finishing?” Seems like a simple enough question doesn’t it. But do you know? Are you sure? And why should you care?
3 Steps to Changing Direction: Making the Ball Go Where You Want it to
Changing direction, and making the ball go where you want it to go, is vital. And it is much harder than most players think! Often we overdo it, and the ball ends up out of bounds or in the net.
More Knee Exercises
I got a lot of positive feedback from last week’s post on knee exercises. So let me show you some more knee exercises that I am doing each day.
Why You Need Courage to Take Pickleball Lessons
I had been working with a student for several weeks. Many of her pickleball lessons revolved around slowing down as she came to the net. I wanted her to think of a faster walk rather than a full-on sprint.
