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!!!
Author: Betsy
Sometimes you just need a break
I’ve been searching for something to write about for weeks now. Writer’s block comes in various forms, and for various reasons. In my case, I have to admit that I haven’t played pickleball more than a few times all summer. Playing games with others is usually where I came up with the ideas for writing… Continue reading Sometimes you just need a break
Rules question – what if the ball hits the net post? Edited to current wording – 8/27/22
POST REVISED (AGAIN) August 27, 2022 I was recently asked this question. "If a ball hits one of the net posts, and then bounces in, is it legal?" The answer is, NO. The USA Pickleball Rules book states the following: Rule 11.K. The Net Posts: The net posts (including connected wheels, arms, or other… Continue reading Rules question – what if the ball hits the net post? Edited to current wording – 8/27/22
Great advice from a funny guy!
I've said it before, some of the best blog topics come from the thoughts of other people. If you are on Facebook and haven't yet joined the group Pickleball Ponderings, you need to. Ron Ponder is the founder of this group. I met him for the first time at a Bainbridge Cup tournament in Spain.… Continue reading Great advice from a funny guy!
Pickleball Smash – a fun card game!
It was only a matter of time before someone created a fun card game with a pickleball theme. Rob Morgan has done just that, and named it Pickleball Smash. Rob is an addicted pickleball player, and has been an avid card and board game lover since he was a kid. His first game creation was… Continue reading Pickleball Smash – a fun card game!
Quick tip: Playing in the wind
Boy it’s windy in SW Florida right now! Here’s some advise for playing in the wind!
Wind can make a game of pickleball even more challenging, especially the serve and service return!
The server has to 
gauge the strength of their serve on whether they are hitting into the wind or with it. Just as importantly, the receiver has to adjust their court position based on the same factors.
Here’s a little tip on finding the right court position when it’s windy:
Let the wind push you into the correct position.
Let’s say you are receiving the serve. If you feel the wind on your back, let it push you forward towards the net. This might even put you several feet inside the baseline, depending on the strength of the wind. Wind on your back means it is blowing towards your opponent. They are hitting into the wind and most likely it will cause their serve to drop short.
Likewise, if you feel the wind on…
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Adjusting to your environment – altitude and venue changes
Since it's February, this might seem a bit late for many of you to read about adjusting from outdoor to indoor pickleball. If you live in the northern hemisphere, and in a northern region, you would have moved indoors several months ago. If so, sorry for my selfish timing. I’ve been in a warm climate… Continue reading Adjusting to your environment – altitude and venue changes
Pickleball sound – follow up:
Several posts ago, I featured Bob Unetich as a guest writer. He is a pickleball player, a Certified Referee, but more to this topic, he is a sound expert! If you're new to this blog or missed Bob's post, here is a link to it. https://crazypickleballlady.com/2021/07/13/the-sound-of-pickleball-a-detailed-explanation-and-what-you-need-to-consider-before-building-courts/ A hot topic relating to this is the sound… Continue reading Pickleball sound – follow up:
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