Why Do You Dink?
I find that many new players can’t answer the question, “Why do you dink?” So today we will try to answer that question.
Flexibility is the Key When Your Pickleball Patterns Aren’t Working
Last week we reviewed how to use pickleball patterns to create attackable opportunities or force our opponent to make an error. But some days, our favorite patterns just don’t work. What then? Flexibility is the key.
Pickleball Patterns Create Winning Strategies
I recently released my third ebook, the focus of which is pickleball strategies. Today we will focus on pickleball patterns, as these patterns or plays support the strategies we choose to execute.
Pickleball Split Step, Not a Split Stop
I am writing this post because it seems many pickleball players have a misconception about the split step. The term is split step….not split stop.
Adjusting to Indoor Pickleball Play
I started playing pickleball indoors, but over the last three years, the majority of my play was outside. So imagine my surprise when I found myself adjusting to indoor pickleball play.
Pickleball Truth: We All Make Mistakes
Have you ever worked to set up a shot? You seemed to do all the right things…but you missed the ball. The fact is, we all make mistakes.
Pickleball A, B, C: Always Be Closing
I have a tip for today that I love. It’s something we would say in tennis and I want you to think about it as well. Always Be Closing.
Preparing for Nationals
I realize as you read this it is only a few days until the Nationals begin. However, as I write this it is 2 weeks away. Over the last few months, my time on a court has been spent teaching other people how to teach pickleball. Working on my own game has not been a […]
Make These Pickleball Decisions Before Every Point
I know everyone wants a quick fix. Something that will instantly improve their game. I actually am going to give you one in this post. It is really simple! Make these pickleball decisions before every point.
Pickleball Question: Do You Rush to Finish the Match?
As I was driving to work this morning I was cut off three times by people racing to the stoplight. A stoplight that happened to be red. This got me to thinking about pickleball players that hurry to finish the match.
