The Most Common and Most Deadly Pickleball Mistake
There is one pickleball mistake that I see more often than any other. I see it among the most players. And I see it repeatedly during a game. It also happens to be one of the most deadly things we can do. Any guesses?
Let's Get to Know Marsha Freso
This week I want everyone to get to know Marsha Freso. Perhaps you know her husband Byron…but I think Marsha is the better half. 🙂 Marsha is one of the sweetest people I have ever met. And in my opinion probably the best ref out there.
Returning a Lob Serve…Take Time Away from Your Opponent
Many players struggle with a high lob serve or lobbed return of serve. These shots are intended to give the player hitting the ball more time or to get you to move back to return the shot. If you are having difficulty returning these shots let me offer you some suggestions.
2 Keys to Finding a Great Pickleball Partner
A reader recently asked me to comment on finding a great pickleball partner. Certainly, finding someone you mesh with is important. However, there are just two keys to finding a great partner.
Despite Distractions, You Need to Watch the Ball
This may seem like an obvious suggestion…but we really need to watch the ball when we play pickleball. I think we don’t always do this because there are so many distractions when we play. There may be people playing on an adjoining court…people watching near the sidelines, or even our partner just a few feet away.
Melissa McCurley: The Hardest Working Person in Pickleball
I had a blast writing about the many people that helped this little sport grow. But there are many people I didn’t include in that first post. Folks like Melissa McCurley.
Practicing Pickleball Serves and Returns
I realize for many practicing pickleball serves and returns can be boring. However, let’s look at why this is so important and how we can improve.
My Pickleball Challenge for You
I loved the responses I got from a recent post about the growth of pickleball. So today I thought I would offer you a pickleball challenge. I want to challenge you to grow the game we all love.
Pickleball Lessons Learned
A friend commented recently that I wasn’t playing like I was teaching at the past Nationals. So I took a step back and did some analysis. Today I’ll share with you the pickleball lessons I learned in the process.
The Growth of Pickleball
The growth of pickleball is phenomenal. And for good reason. I’ve found that the pickleball community is welcoming and supportive. We want new players to learn the game. We want everyone to get better and we encourage one another. Today I write about just a few of the people that have contributed to its […]
