Pickleball Foot Faults: Do You See Them?
Today we are going to focus on pickleball foot faults. We will talk about the causes and how we can detect them in ourselves, our partner and those we are playing against. Do you think you see foot faults during play?
Do You Think About Where to Dink?
Many players define a successful dink as a soft shot from the NVZ line that lands anywhere in the non-volley zone. However, I have a different theory as to where to dink.
The 3 P's to Pickleball Improvement
What is your pickleball goal? Is it to just play, or do you hope to improve? If you said, just play…that’s fine. However, if your goal is improvement pay attention to these 3 P’s.
Pickleball Cross Court Considerations
I find that many players are not sure when to change direction or which direction to go…and why. Today we examine the cross court shot.
Pickleball Mastery vs a Pickleball Quick Fix
When students come for a lesson, they often are looking to improve a specific shot….how can I block a ball? How do I hit an overhead? Can you show me how to impart more pace or spin? Many times people are looking for a quick fix.
Pickleball Split Step: Why, How and When
Though many pickleball players have heard the term split step, they may not fully understand it or use it properly. A split step is extremely important for your footwork at any level of play and is the focus of today’s post.
Changing Pickleball Paddles for Indoor and Outdoor Play
I know a lot of players who change pickleball paddles when they play indoors vs outdoors. I don’t, but I can certainly understand why some players do.
The Third Shot Drop is Important…But Not Your Only Option
As newer players work to develop their pickleball skills, they quickly learn the importance of the third shot drop. While one of the most important shots to learn, it is also among the most difficult.
What Motivates You to Play Pickleball?
What motivates you to play pickleball? Is it a fun way to lose weight? Is it the social aspects of the game…catching up with friends between matches or heading out for a hardy brunch after you play? For many entering tournaments keeps them working on their game. Perhaps it is just plain fun! Today let’s […]
Pickleball Key: Keep the Ball in Front of You
Last week we talked about practicing just one thing at a time. Today let me suggest a pickleball key every player needs to practice…keeping the ball in front of you.
