My Pickleball Thoughts, pickleball, pickleball friends, Teaching and helping others, Uncategorized, USA Pickleball, USAPA

They just won’t come to the NVZ line.

Anyone who has played pickleball for a while knows that coming to the non-volley zone line is an important strategy. Being at the NVZ line give you an advantage of not only coverage, but offensive power. More points are scored from this position on the court than any other. We all get into games with… Continue reading They just won’t come to the NVZ line.

General, My Pickleball Thoughts, pickleball, pickleball friends, pickleball health, pickleball paddles, Pickleball travel, Shopping, Uncategorized

What are you doing?

Many of us are back on the pickleball courts after several months of staying apart, doing our part to curb the spread of Covid-19.  Here in Toledo, all the clubs in our local communities stayed dormant until our governor said it was ok to play, well, tennis.  We didn't get a personalized shout out that… Continue reading What are you doing?

General, My Pickleball Thoughts, Uncategorized

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.

Adventures, My Pickleball Thoughts, pickleball, Pickleball travel, Uncategorized

My pickleball world

Pickleball has been the focal point of my life for 7 years now.  When I retired from working in 2012, I decided to try this "new" game called pickleball and the rest is history.  Aside from staying physically active playing the game, the most important and satisfying aspect has been traveling and meeting so many… Continue reading My pickleball world