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.
3 Keys to a Great Pickleball Lob
I think some players pop-up a pickleball lob when they need more time…or even without even thinking about it. These are defensive shots. However, from the non-volley zone line, it can be an effective offensive move, if you keep these three keys in mind.
Pickleball Questions: How Do You Bend? Are You Bending Too Much?
We all know that balance is key to playing well. Balance has everything to do with being on offense, able to move in any direction at will. So I have some pickleball questions for you…how are you bending? What are you bending? Are you bending too much?
Learning Pickleball in Slow Motion
My nature is to be busy…I like being on the go! But when it comes to learning pickleball I need to slow it down a bit. I want to learn to do something correctly, and doing that takes time.
Get a Pickleball Grip
Today we are going to talk about pickleball grips. There are three grips most people use when playing pickleball. None or right or wrong. But understanding your options, their pluses and minuses, may help your game.
