Once Again, the Answer is Balance
Despite your age or your previous sports background, I think you can excel in pickleball with the right tools. I am convinced that focusing on balance will make you a better player.
Recovery…A Necessary Part of Your Fitness Routine
Large tournaments can really take their toll on you. So as we prepare for one of the largest, and most grueling events…the US Open, I thought I would touch on the importance of recovery.
Pickleball Fault: Serving or Receiving on the Wrong Side
In late February and early March, I played in several tournaments where players seemed to be plagued by incurring the same pickleball fault…serving or receiving on the wrong side.
3 Keys to Hitting Solid Pickleball Volleys
When players first start playing pickleball, they tend to avoid hitting volleys. I often see a new player stepping back, away from the non-volley zone line, allowing the ball to bounce before hitting it. As I have discussed in another post, you want to capture and hold the line. So today, we will review […]
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.
