Check Your Grip Pressure
I was teaching new players recently, that were holding the paddle much too tight. Today we are going to talk about how you grip the paddle and how much grip pressure is really required.
Pickleball Key: Stay Hydrated
It is still not officially summer, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t already warm in many parts of the country. As the temperatures rise, staying hydrated becomes increasingly important.
Communicate: If I Could Teach You Just One Pickleball Skill
If you know me, you know I love to teach pickleball. I especially love to teach players one on one, but I realize not everyone can take a lesson with me. So I have one tip…communicate.
Pickleball Clinics and Traveling Down the Road
We have had a really busy month. We have held pickleball clinics in Hiawassee Georgia, Asheville North Carolina, and Rehoboth Beach Delaware. Wherever we travel, we take the opportunity to play recreationally with “the locals”. What fun!
It's Pickleball Tournament Day: Decide to Play Your Best
Last week we talked about the mental side of preparing for a tournament. Today, we focus on how you can decide to play your best on game day.
Oh Sh?%: Lost Your Serve
Have you ever lost your serve? It is amazing how common it is for players to suddenly, inexplicably get the yips on their serves. It has happened to many, many players regardless of their USAPA Skill Rating.
Pickleball Challenges: The Mental Side of the Game
We often practice our shots…thinking that perfecting our strokes is the key to winning. But if we don’t control the mental side of the game we will often come up short. Today, we’ll focus on preparing yourself mentally before a tournament.
Pickleball Nutrition: Fuel Yourself for Success
Whether you play in national tournaments or “just” three or four hours a day, pickleball nutrition and hydration is vital. Pickleball can be a demanding sport. I would compare it to running a marathon. While I don’t think everyone needs to buy tons of supplements they will never use, many have asked me to share […]
Reflecting on US Open Pickleball Championship 2017
I am still in Naples for a few more days recovering from all of the excitement of the US Open Pickleball Championship. I need to give my body a chance to recover and then get ready for a busy travel month … heading to Georgia, the Carolinas and Delaware.
3 Keys to Keeping the Ball Low
We have all had those moments…those “oh no” moments when the ball pops up too high and then crazy things happen. So today, let’s examine 3 keys to keeping the ball low.
