I can't take credit for this, nor can I give credit where credit is due since I found it on Facebook. But, it's spot on, and I thought I'd share it with you as we start the new year! (If you wrote it, let me know and I'll edit my post to credit you!) These … Continue reading Pickleball New Year’s Resolutions
Practice makes perfect……..or does it?
After a previous post, I had a text from a friend who liked what I had to say about practicing skills, but said I should consider that practice doesn't always make perfect. He went on to say, "perfect practice makes perfect!" Good point! One made by Vince Lombardi once upon a time. Repeating a skill … Continue reading Practice makes perfect……..or does it?
Holiday pickleball gift ideas!
The holidays are right around the corner! I have some pickleball themed gift ideas for you and your partner! Coffee Mugs, Ladies and men's tee shirts! Unisex long sleeved tees, hoodies and sweatshirts too! All are cotton. (I advise buying one size larger in the mens and women's tees. Sweatshirts are true to size and … Continue reading Holiday pickleball gift ideas!
Pickleball tournaments around the world
It's easy to find pickleball tournaments in the USA. Just look up Pickleball Tournaments on the web and you can search for them by date, state, or just scroll through the endless list of tournaments offered every weekend of the year, throughout the country! Now, if you're looking for a tournament to play in on … Continue reading Pickleball tournaments around the world
If you won’t hit the ball to me, why should I play with you?
Once again, I want to welcome a guest blogger - Kevin Douglas from Sylvania, Ohio. Kevin is a member of several pickleball clubs in the Toledo area. He is often seen playing in high level games, but also with beginners and intermediate players, always helping them as they learn the game. Am I the only … Continue reading If you won’t hit the ball to me, why should I play with you?
Third shot drop…..or not
Lets talk about the third shot drop. There's no doubt that practice makes perfect, and this shot definitely requires practice. Hitting ten or twelve third shot drops in warm up is helpful, but can't really be considered practice. To become proficient at this shot you have to work on it outside of a game situation, … Continue reading Third shot drop…..or not
Reflections during a rain storm
What better time to write than while a thunder storm is passing through. The wind is whipping our hanging plants and the rain is pelting down on the burned lawn, desperate for water. There’s a peacefulness to the chaos happening outside my back patio door. It’s been a long time since we have had a … Continue reading Reflections during a rain storm
pickleball, Pickleball or pickle ball?
Can we all agree on something? Unless at the beginning of a sentence, used as a proper noun, or part of the title of a book or article, the word "pickleball" should NOT be capitalized! But I won't waste time writing a blog on this topic. Jennifer Lucore already did in her blog, All Pickleball! … Continue reading pickleball, Pickleball or pickle ball?
