Pickleball Success

I’m not sure how many pickleball matches we have observed while waiting “our turn” to take a court and match our skill with the opponent’s.  It is apparent that the majority of the players out on the courts are “playing their hearts out” - trying their very best to play a good game.  Most are […]

The key to avoid injuries is prevention - a Warm-Up Period, Stretching Exercises, Play Pickleball, Stretching Exercises and a Cool Down Period.
Warm-Up Period - The main purpose of a warm-up period to to raise the body temperature prior to doing the stretching exercises.  A fast walk to the courts, riding a bike, the treadmill are […]

Whenever you agree to play doubles with someone in a pickleball tournment, you are agreeing to do the best you can to make it possible for your doubles “team” to succeed. While you have control only over what you do - how you play - and how you act,  as a “team” member you also can […]

We are interested in offering to you the opportunity to learn some methods that can be used to improve your pickleball skills.  Because our combined “past lives” include 66 years of teaching and coaching a variety of sports, we are experienced and knowledgeable about  teaching techniques and drills.  We also both play pickleball and have […]

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 […]