This is a repost from 2018! I still agree! Thank you Steve Taylor, for this well timed and so true cartoon! I play in a small group of ten players one night a week. Most are 3.5 level players, with a few 4.0's, myself included in the latter. The purpose of this group is to… Continue reading I’ll say it again – Batman has the best advice!
Paddle shapes and sizes
Co-written with Doug Clark of TMPR Sports Throughout this article, you will see links to TMPR Sports. TMPR Sports is great example of a company who offers not only technology, but varying paddle shapes and sizes, which is the topic of this piece. In full disclosure, I am a dealer for TMPR Sports and get… Continue reading Paddle shapes and sizes
Pickleball for your health
This article is contributed by guest writer, Joshua Maine, owner of Pickleball Advisor, which is dedicated to educating newcomers into the sport by providing reliable and honest information about everything pickleball! Staying active can be tough, especially with our busy lives. Pickleball is a fun game that's catching on for good reason—it’s packed with health… Continue reading Pickleball for your health
Snowbirds moving to warm weather – you need to adjust
It's that time of year, at least in the northern hemisphere, when many folks are heading south to their winter homes in warmer climates. It's an exciting time for many! But, no matter how hot it was this summer in your northern home, adjusting to heat and humidity in places like Florida can be a… Continue reading Snowbirds moving to warm weather – you need to adjust
Right =even, Left = odd. But does it?
Sometimes writing articles for pickleball can be tough. Trying to paint a picture with words to explain a concept can be a challenge. I was recently editing an article on stacking for another blog site. In the article, the author, while attempting to verbally describe where players in a doubles game should be positioned,… Continue reading Right =even, Left = odd. But does it?
That’s just Nasty!
So today at pickleball, I took dead aim, hit my serve and nailed my target! Smack dab in the belly! It was a perfect hit! He didn’t know what hit him! And yes, I did it on purpose! Have I become “that” player who aims my shots directly at my opponents? No. Definitely not. But… Continue reading That’s just Nasty!
Pickleball rule changes for 2023
Pickleball is still considered a “new” game” even though it’s been around since 1965. It has grown from a recreational game into a sport that now has several professional tours. The original rules, which were quite simple, have evolved into a much larger and more defined publication. Each year the USA Pickleball rules committee takes… Continue reading Pickleball rule changes for 2023
Grunting – NOOOO!!!
Grunting. OMG, please don't let it become a pickleball thing. There are many things from tennis that have spilled over into pickleball. Some good, some bad. But this grunting thing is the absolute worst. Have you ever muted a tennis match on TV? I have, due to some HORRIBLY ANNOYING grunting, especially from female players.… Continue reading Grunting – NOOOO!!!