Pickleball Mentors
Last week I wrote about “pickleball advice”. Today let me expound on this point with my thoughts on pickleball mentors.
“Pickleball Advice”: Helpful or Hurtful
I often hear people complain about the “pickleball advice” they receive. “I am always being yelled at to get to the line”…”I’m constantly being told what to do”…”I can feel my partner’s eyes roll”.
Get a Grip: My Three Keys
I have written about grip pressure before, but I continue to see players that have a death grip on their paddle. So today let me share my three keys to proper grip pressure.
Moving with Your Partner
I often see teams struggling to cover the middle of the court. I think many times this is because there are misconceptions around moving with your partner.
The Technical and the Tactical…Knowing the Difference
When learning a sport we focus on two components the technical and the tactical. It is important to work in both areas and to know the difference.
3 Keys to a Solid Return of Serve
Unforced pickleball errors are often the difference between winning and losing. Among the most frustrating is a poorly hit return of serve. Today we focus on just 3 keys to hitting a solid return of serve.
Pickleball Posture: Where is Your Head Light Pointing?
In 1948, Preston Tucker attempted to bring a totally new automobile to the marketplace. “Why am I bringing this up?” you ask. Because it has everything to do with pickleball posture.
Preparation…Your Return of Serve Key
If you are having difficulties with your return of serve, focus on your preparation rather than your swing.
Don’t Stop…Running vs. Moving Through the Ball
I hear a lot of pickleball players say, “We have to stop to hit a ball.” While I appreciate where this is coming from, I am concerned this can be taken to an extreme.
The Key to Playing Against Bangers
Rarely does a day go by that a student doesn’t ask for help playing against bangers. They might say, “I don’t know what to do when someone slams the ball at me.” Or, “I need to learn to block it.” Perhaps they say, “I hate playing against bangers.”
