When You Warm Up for a Pickleball Match, Do it Properly
Do you warm up before you play a pickleball match? Do you do it properly? Proper warm up is crucial not only for performance but for injury prevention as well. Coming from tennis I was used to warming up with my opponent. In pickleball, often we start by warming up with our partner.
Pickleball Defense, Neutral, Offense: Positions You Need to Know
I talk a lot about playing offensively. This is a challenging concept, especially if you have never considered the difference between defense, neutral and offense.
Left-Handed Players Welcome
Are you or do you know many left-handed players? My first female pickleball partner was left-handed. So I learned to play with a lefty early on. I greatly valued this experience and believe it has paid dividends in my tournament play.
Indoor or Outdoor Pickleball
I have found that a lot of people have a strong preference for either indoor or outdoor pickleball. Learning to play in Portland, Oregon, I was introduced to the game indoors. In certain climates, playing only outdoors can really limit how much you can play.
The Right Ball to Attack: Creating & Recognizing It
Often when I am coaching someone I will see them attack and miss. Their immediate response is, “I know I need to be more patient.” In many cases they recognized the right ball to attack…they just made an error.
My Pickleball New Year Resolution
Have you set a New Year resolution? I don’t think I have ever actually ever set one. However, I am big on setting goals. Today I share with you, my pickleball New Year resolution.
You Ran Down the Pickleball Lob…Now What?
Last week we talked about running down a lob safely. Today, we focus on what’s next. What do you do with the pickleball lob return…How do you communicate to your partner…Where you might or might not want to aim.
Running Down a Lob SAFELY
There are lots of things to think about when running down a lob. Which partner is going to retrieve it? Is the wind effecting it? Can it be hit in the air? Should I drop or drive it? All these things are important, but none is more important than doing it safely!
Practicing with a Pickleball Ball Machine
When I was introduced to pickleball, I met someone that had created a pickleball ball machine out of a pitching machine. It was very cool, and coming from tennis I instantly understood the value. When the Simon came out, my friend bought one immediately.
Pickleball Must: Covering the Middle
Nothing drives me crazier than a ball floating between my partner and me down the middle. But two people crowding each other attempting to cover the middle isn’t great either. So what’s the best approach?
