http://pickleballsuccess.com Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:05:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://pickleballsuccess.com/2008/11/the-key-to-avoid-injuries-is-prevention/ 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 ... http://pickleballsuccess.com/2008/11/responsibility-to-your-pickleball-doubles-partner/ 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 ... http://pickleballsuccess.com/2008/11/pickleball-clinics-camps-and-lessons/ 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 ... http://pickleballsuccess.com/2008/10/pickleball-at-the-huntsman-world-senior-games/ Our new book, "Teaching for Success in Pickleball", is now available to purchase.  The contents of this book can be read on the "Synopsis of Books" link available on our home page.  To purchase the book, send $16.00 + $3.00 for shipping/handling to: 200 E. Southern Avenue, #201, Apache Junction, ... http://pickleballsuccess.com/2008/09/a-new-book-teaching-for-success-in-pickleball/ Since we assisted in starting pickleball in the White Mountains four years ago, it has grown tremendously.  There are two groups of players - one in Show Low and one at Pinetop Lakes Country Club.  Approximately 50 players play several days a week, on three courts, in the old Show Low junior high gym.  ... http://pickleballsuccess.com/2008/09/pickleball-news-from-the-white-mountains-in-arizona/ 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 ... http://pickleballsuccess.com/2008/07/tournament-formats-for-pickleball/ Prior to the beginning of a match, one pickleball team is given the opportunity to choose to serve first in the first game OR to choose which side of the court they wish to occupy to start the game.  Which do you choose?  Is there one choice better than the ... http://pickleballsuccess.com/2008/06/to-serve-or-not-to-serve/ 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 ... http://pickleballsuccess.com/2008/06/some-pickleball-strategies-to-think-about/     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 ... http://pickleballsuccess.com/2008/05/the-importance-of-the-paddle-position-in-pickleball/