Are You a Pickleball Tournament Player?
As a former tennis professional, I spent a great deal of my time running tournaments. But unlike pickleball, the majority of the tennis competitors were juniors. I am not sure if you have noticed, but the typical pickleball tournament player is a bit older.
Tracking the Ball: A Pickleball Essential
I know I have written about tracking the ball before…but it cannot be emphasized too much. It is perhaps the most important factor impacting a player’s ability to anticipate and prepare for the next shot.
Pickleball Coaches are Not a Cure
Most people want a quick fix. Even I want that sometimes! As pickleball coaches our job is a bit different from what many players want. You see pickleball coaches are not a cure.
You Can Add Power to Your Pickleball Game
Many of my students want to add power to their pickleball game. Though fitness is important, lifting weights to build muscles in your arms or shoulders is not the key. Instead…
Keep Your Eye on the Ball…A Simple Pickleball Tip
A simple but effective tip I often suggest to my students is to keep your eye on the ball. While I always bring this up to beginning players, this applies to all players.
Pickleball Ten Commandments
There are certain truths that I have learned during my pickleball career. They are the guiding principles which shape my play. They are my pickleball ten commandments.
Punch vs Swing Volley…as Pickleball Evolves
Pickleball continues to evolve. The game and its strategies are changing. One example of this is the use of the swing volley over the old-school punch volley.
Get Out of Your Pickleball Comfort Zone
When you practice, do you want to win or get better? Are you willing to get out of your comfort zone, possibly losing points, to get better?
Learn to Play Pickleball Efficiently
Pickleball has changed significantly over the past few years…it is faster, more athletic and more technical. This requires all of us to learn to play pickleball efficiently.
Pickleball Rules and the Value of Having Referees
I have written before about the importance of knowing pickleball rules. I have also written about the value referees bring to sanctioned events. Today let me share my experience during a recent tournament that brings these points into focus.
