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?
Know and Play to Your Pickleball Strengths
When I am working with a new student, I often ask, “What are your pickleball strengths?” Sometimes I get a definitive answer. But most often, the student will list things they are good at or have no answer at all.
Pickleball Lessons from the USAPA Nationals
Nationals VIII is now in the history books. Time to reflect on what I observed, and identify areas for my own improvement. I want to share with you the pickleball lessons I’m taking from Casa Grande this year.
Have You Stretched Today? Did you Stretch Twice?
I know you read my posts hoping to find something that will help your pickleball game. So here you go: you need to stretch! In fact, you should do it twice.
Setting Pickleball Goals: Each Time You Step onto the Court
I found I used to go to open play and sometimes would leave unhappy. I felt like I didn’t accomplish anything. I realized, I needed to be setting pickleball goals each and every time I stepped onto the court.
Pickleball Stacking 101: If You Are Confused
The concept of stacking is new to many players and can be very confusing to a new player.
Playing with Your Pickleball Spouse
This weekend I saw a mother and son team, at least three pickleball spouse teams, and a grandmother and grandson team. At one point, the young boy playing with his grandmother looks at me and said, “Can you please tell her we need to dink!” I couldn’t help but laugh.
