3 Keys to Pickleball Court Position
When we are playing, our minds often race from thought to thought as it relates to our pickleball court position. Where am I aimed? … Where is my opponent going to hit the ball? … Can I get to the ball and control my return? … What’s my partner doing? The list goes on and on. […]
Professional Pickleball Registry…What the Future Holds
As many of you have heard, I have taken a new position as Lead Educator and Head Clinician for the newly formed Professional Pickleball Registry. It is a great privilege to have been approached for this position.
Tennis Facilities Embrace Pickleball
Recently we have been spending time on the east coast. One of the major things that I have noticed is how many tennis facilities are getting on board with pickleball. This is great news!
3 Tips for Those Looking for a Pickleball Partner
When I first started playing in pickleball tournaments I was often in search of a pickleball partner. Though I had a partner for women’s … I was always searching for a pickleball partner for the mixed division. If you are a newer player, you might often find yourself looking for a partner so let me […]
Focus on Pickleball Fundamentals
I sometimes come across a player that wants to learn how to hit a particular shot that they saw an advanced player hit. And I know there are instructors that focus on explaining how to hit a “trick” shot like this player or that. But my focus, and I believe your focus, should be on […]
3 Keys to Increasing Your Pickleball Strike Zone
Players often have issues with shots between their hips and the shoulders. We tend to focus (and practice) hitting balls below the net, like a dink. However, there are lots of balls that are higher. So today we will focus on increasing your pickleball strike zone.
Pickleball’s 5th Shot…What Should I Do?
We all know about the importance of developing an effective third shot drop, but have you ever considered pickleball’s 5th shot? I was working with a player recently who kept giving away opportunities to put the ball away on their fifth shot. When I asked him why, he replied, “I thought I was always supposed […]
Consider the Face of the Pickleball Paddle
Many of us become fixated on the materials that cover the face of the pickleball paddle. However; I think it is more important to understand how the face of paddle throughout the swing impacts our play.
The Importance of Tempo…Your Pickleball Metronome
Time and time again players have issues when playing with bangers. The tendency is to play faster and faster…thoughtless, chaotic play. If that is not your game, you need to learn to control the tempo of the game. Choose the tempo you want to play with. Select your pickleball metronome.
Are You Crowding the Ball
One of the problems many players have is crowding the ball. At some point, we all get to close to the ball and don’t have the space we need to make good contact. When this happens we have a tendency to pop the ball up and allow our weight to fall backward.
