Adding Variety to Your Pickleball Serves
I’ve written before about the pickleball serve. If you missed that post or are having difficulty with serving consistently, you will want to read it here. Today, we focus on adding variety to your pickleball serves.
Pickleball Choices, Sometimes Hit the Unexpected
One of the things I love about pickleball is that you have to use your head at least as much as your body to play effectively. There isn’t just one answer for every shot…we have choices.
3 Keys to Hitting an Overhead
Earlier this week I wrote about running down a lob. But when the lob is short, go on offense and hit an overhead. Here are the keys to hitting it effectively.
My Pickleball Mantra: Balance, Breathe, Believe
I am often asked how I am able to appear so relaxed when I am playing competitive pickleball. For me, the key is my pickleball mantra…
How Can I Keep the Ball Low
One of the questions I often get from students is, “How can I keep the ball low when I am on the run.” The fact is we often try to do too much. Less is more.
Stacking: When and Why
I have received a number of questions from readers about stacking. I have also heard it can stress you out. If you have questions about stacking strategy, this is for you!
How to Anticipate a Pickleball Opponent's Shot
I recently sent a survey to everyone that purchased my first ebook, 3 Pickleball Strategies that Will Improve Your Game, asking what topics they wanted me to cover in future books. The most frequently requested topic was how to anticipate a pickleball opponent’s shot. I believe there is one thing you can do that is […]
Pickleball Strategy: The Importance of Having One
I have found the many players have difficulty learning how to develop a successful pickleball strategy in a match. There is a tendency to just keep dinking without purpose or to get bored and try to create something out of nothing. Today we discuss the basics of creating a pickleball strategy.
The “Why” of Pickleball Strategy
As an instructor. I think it is important not only to teach what I want a student to do but also why. Understanding the “why” is particularly important when it comes to pickleball strategy. If you understand the why of one strategy, you are then able to apply it to others.
Serve vs. Side, a Pickleball Dilemma
One of my favorite questions is “What should you choose if you are able to choose between serve vs. side?” I find this very interesting because people seem to have very strong ideas about the “correct answer” and their justifications for their views are so varied.
