Simple Tip to Stop Hitting Into the Net
If you find yourself hitting into the net a lot—whether it’s on your volleys or during dink exchanges—this one simple tip can make a big difference across your entire game. Think about where your paddle finishes after you hit the ball. I want my paddle to finish above the net. That’s it. It’s a simple […]
Shoulder Alignment: Your Pathway to Precision in Pickleball
In this week’s quick tip, we’re diving into a common issue I encounter on the courts with my students – shoulder alignment. How we position our shoulders plays a crucial role in directing our shots, yet it’s an aspect easily overlooked amidst the focus on paddle face orientation and target aiming, take a look… The […]
Covering The Court Efficiently – Pickleball Mini-Lesson with Sarah Ansboury
Covering The Court Efficiently This week I want to talk to you about how to cover your court efficiently when you’re playing with your partner: If I’m in my proper position and my paddle is out in front of me Remember: It’s farther in front than you think What creates the ability to turn […]
Rules For An Erne – Pickleball Mini-Lesson with Sarah Ansboury
Today we will cover Rules for an Erne! To correctly and successfully complete an Erne you must pass over the non-volley line and make contact before you clear the net. The order is important because if you clear the net and then make contact you lose the point. Likewise, if you miss the ball […]
What To Do When Your Partner Gets Pulled Out Wide – Pickleball Mini-Lesson
Quite often I get asked, “What should I do when my partner gets pulled out wide? So, this week I want to show you a really great way to save your body and, in some cases, save your partnership. The tendency is to tether with each other, which is a tennis concept and something […]
First Tournament Tips – Pickleball Mini-Lesson Part 1 with Sarah Ansboury
First Tournament Tips – Part 1 I work with a lot of players that are just transitioning into their first few tournaments and we see a lot of the same mistakes, so if you’re out there playing your first tournament or two I’ve got a couple of tips for you to get more comfortable […]
Keep Your Eye on the Ball…A Simple Pickleball Tip
A simple but effective tip I often suggest to my students is to keep your eye on the ball. While I always bring this up to beginning players, this applies to all players.
Pickleball Tip: Freeze When You Practice
When I work with most players, I recommend a practice tip that is sure to help your game. I ask them to freeze at the end of every point.
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.