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Why we play.

It's only September, but even on a sunny day with all the leaves still green on the trees, you can feel that summer is fading away.  The kids are back in school and evening play ends earlier, as the days get shorter and shorter.  The sun is shining at a different angle as it moves… Continue reading Why we play.

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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?

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From the mouth of Dave Weinbach

Not long ago, I was watching yet another video of a high level pickleball game.  I do that a lot, hoping that via some form of osmosis, I'll pick up on something that will make me become a better player.   Seriously, there is a lot to be learned from watching pickleball matches on YouTube videos… Continue reading From the mouth of Dave Weinbach