Pickleball Success

We just arrived home after a week of competition, fun and the opportunity to visit once again with pickleball buddies from around the country.  This was our 6th year of attending the games in St. George, Utah.  We want to thank the members of the Sun River Pickleball Club who were responsible for making this […]

There are several types of tournaments that can be used for pickleball competition.  The simplest and least time consuming is a single elimination tournament.  Teams are placed in a 4-team; 8-team; 16-team; or 32-team draw.  If there is an odd-number of teams entered, byes are placed at the top and bottom of the draw.  The […]

Skill in stroking the ball is not the only requirement for being successful in the game of pickleball.  The thinking player has a definite advantage!  Some things to think about:
1.  Utilize your strengths against your opponent’s weaknesses.  For instance: play to the weaker player in doubles; play to the backhand rather than the forehand; if […]

What am I talking about?! Regardless of the stroke being used in pickleball, the position of the paddle in relationship to the ground and the net is crucial in determining where the ball is going to go. Assuming that you are hitting a straight shot and not putting spin on the ball, the ball will […]

Common Error: Not making solid contact with the ball (cont’d from first article posted) 
Cause: 2.   When hitting a ground stroke, not using a backswing and/or follow-through.   Correction:  As you see the ball coming towards you, take your paddle back into a ready position.  Don’t wait until the last minute.  After contacting the ball, follow through […]

We all know how frustrating it is to commit an error in any game and then not know what caused it to happen.  “What am I doing wrong?” is commonly heard by players in all sports.   If those players can then answer the question, it is obviously an advantage!  This is the first of several […]