We all know that the key to improvement in anything you do is practice, practice, practice. It’s no different in pickleball. We all want to get better, yet how many of us actually take time to practice? Practice our serving. Practice our service returns. Practice our third shots. Practice our dinking Practice anything! Look around… Continue reading How do you improve when all you do is play?
Category: Teaching and helping others
These posts are intended to help players improve their games.
Quick tip – OUT !!!!
What????? Did your opponent just call that ball out that you thought just caught the edge of the line? Well, they just might be right. Remember, a pickleball doesn’t compress when it hits the floor like a tennis ball does. Therefore, the point of contact is much smaller than you might think, leaving a sizable… Continue reading Quick tip – OUT !!!!
NSYNC or In Sync?
Oh yes, I do love Justin Timberlake! But his boy band, NSYNC isn’t what I’m going to talk about here! Today I want to share a couple of things I'm working on. One of them is playing IN SYNC with my partner. Even though I play pickleball everyday (or nearly), I always have specific things… Continue reading NSYNC or In Sync?
Understanding the Non Volley Zone.
Late last year I started writing a couple of informational/educational blogs to help beginners at Sylvania Pickleball Club. I revised them and thought that I would re-post. Here's the first one. The Non Volley Zone or Kitchen rule A majority of the questions I’m asked by newer players have to do with the non volley… Continue reading Understanding the Non Volley Zone.
It really is a COMMON game!
Teaching beginners the game of pickleball starts off with the basics, such as the non-volley zone rules, two bounce rule, rules of serving, and simple court position to begin each rally. With limited courts and large numbers, we try to get them playing a game as soon as possible. Often, we neglect to teach player courtesy and other important common sense items that will keep play moving and make for an enjoyable experience for all.
Crazy Pickleball Lady 