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.
This Pickleball Drill Will Improve Your Game
Do you get passed when you are at the non-volley zone? Do you want to learn to cut off the corner and make contact with the ball in front of you? Then you want to utilize this pickleball drill.
Cornhole and Pickleball…What is the Connection?
It is summertime and in many back yards, families are gathering to play cornhole. That’s a good thing because cornhole can help your pickleball game.
Why You Want to Play Singles Pickleball
I used to compete in singles pickleball. While I no longer enter these events in tournament play, I still play singles from time to time and I think you should too.
Pickleball Mindset: Being Present
Imagine this…you are down 1-8 in the third game. You just hit a stunning smash into the net. As you receive serve are you focused on the point you are playing or the last point? Perhaps, you and your partner won the first game and are up 9-2 in the second game…are you thinking about the […]
Baby It’s Hot Out There…Pickleball Heat
Recently, we recorded some record highs in many parts of the country. As we await summers official arrival let’s talk about pickleball in the heat.
Pickleball Question: What’s Your Hurry?
I think of pickleball as a marathon. You can’t sprint for 26 miles. My question for many of my students is, “What’s your hurry?”
Should You Try to Play Like a Pro?
I always receive questions and comments from spectators when I play in a tournament. Most often it relates to someone trying to mimic a shot they saw a professional player make. The question is… should you try to play like a pro?
Pickleball Safety: Do You Wear Safety Glasses When You Play?
We have so many new players entering the pickleball ranks. When teaching these players, we need to emphasize pickleball safety. Wearing safety glasses is one thing we should encourage.
Running Down a Lob…a Pickleball Must
Hitting an overhead or running down a lob is crazy hard. The mechanics of doing it may seem unnatural if you didn’t come from tennis or badminton. But even if you did play one of these sports, it is still a challenge.
