I realize as you read this it is only a few days until the Nationals begin. However, as I write this it is 2 weeks away. Over the last few months, my time on a court has been spent teaching other people how to teach pickleball. Working on my own game has not been a priority for me. I am hoping to change that after this week.
preparing for nationals
As I write this I am in the passenger seat heading to Wilmington, NC for a PPR workshop. I’ll be honest with you, though I have spent a lot of time on pickleball courts recently…I have not been practicing or playing.
In addition, my schedule has been a bit hectic…flying or driving from city to city to offer PPR training. Because I have been traveling so much lately, I have been focusing on my fitness. In addition to building endurance, I am working to improve my body mechanics. In my hotel room, I do workouts early in the morning, to improve my movement and stability. I remind myself all the time I don’t need a big gym to work my butt off.
time to play
Fortunately, I have a break in my schedule for a few days the week before Nationals begins. I have a friend coming to spend 
a few days with me. I plan to be on the court as much as I can. My goal is to hit a lot of balls and play a lot of points. Before a big tournament, I will use drills to warm up but I spend the majority of my time playing points or games. I find the more time I can spend on the court with players that will push me, the better.
One adjustment I expect I will have to make once I get to California is related to the ball. The ball is just a bit slower is South Carolina than I anticipate in the desert. But working through that will have to wait until I get on site.
Excited
I am so excited to get back on the court and get ready for Nationals. Playing at Indian Wells is one of my favorite things. I can’t wait to see a pickleball tournament played at this venue. I hope to see you there!
