Pickleball: Being Uncomfortable…Making it Your Own
Today I was giving a lesson to a student that I think has great potential and is also a very hard worker. However, she doesn’t like the feeling of being uncomfortable. When I asked her to do something she said, “I’m just not there yet”.
Ansboury Pickleball Clinics: Perhaps Coming to Your Town Soon
Several folks have reached out to me to ask how they can go about arranging Sarah Ansboury pickleball clinics or an Ansboury Academy in their area. So today I’ll review the process.
3 Ball Pickleball Drill: 1-2-3 Drill
In recent weeks we have reviewed the serve and the return of serve. Today we add the third shot, bringing it all together with the 3 ball or 1-2-3 drill.
Return of Serve
Last week we talked about adding variety to your pickleball serve. This week we focus on the return of serve… A shot I hate to miss!
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!
