We all know that when we play in a tournament, playing by the rules is required. But, in recreational or "friendly play" is it necessary to stick to every, single rule? Boy, that's a question that could spark quite a debate, and actually recently did on another pickleball blog. It also brings up a series… Continue reading Does “friendly play” mean bending the rules?
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Sylvania, Ohio – working on a rags to riches story
Happy pickleball players will set up a net and enjoy playing on just about any flat surface. That’s just how fun this game is. Let me share a story of the beginnings of the Sylvania Pickleball Club and how we are in the process of going from rags to riches! Here in Sylvania, Ohio, way… Continue reading Sylvania, Ohio – working on a rags to riches story
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
What’s the call?
I've really tried to be up on the rules of pickleball. I've read the rule book, several times actually, and have a pretty good grasp of them. Sometimes though, there are situations that really require some extra thinking! Here’s a scenario that had me stumped! Player A unexpectedly hits a soft service return, dropping the… Continue reading What’s the call?
Readers in 38 countries!
Crazy Pickleball Lady is being read by pickleball lovers in 38 countries! Thank you!! United States United Kingdom Spain Canada Netherlands Finland Thailand Germany Switzerland France Mexico Sweden Ukraine Ireland Hungary Australia Czech Republic Croatia Singapore India Taiwan United Arab Emirates Denmark Costa Rica Pakistan Italy Panama Poland Viet Nam Egypt Japan Austria Sri Lanka … Continue reading Readers in 38 countries!
Seasons change……where will you be playing?
Fall is upon us.... and is quickly passing. Soon, many will head south for the winter, while others will begin planning for the start of indoor play. And so the challenge begins! So many players, so few courts and court times available. Here’s some questions to ponder. - Will the tennis clubs figure out how… Continue reading Seasons change……where will you be playing?
Photos from Bainbridge Cup and 2017 Spanish Open
In my last post, I shared with you the details of the Bainbridge Cup and 2017 Spanish Open Championship. Now, I'd like to share with you some of my own experiences, mostly through pictures! I took most of these myself, however I am also including some from other friends.....which I stole from their Facebook pages! … Continue reading Photos from Bainbridge Cup and 2017 Spanish Open
2017 Bainbridge Cup and Spanish Open Pickleball Championships
Well, it happened again. As my plane home pushed back from the gate at the Madrid airport, tears flowed down my cheeks. Just the same as when I left Helsinki in June, this rush of emotions was sudden and unexpected. But, it sure is an indicator of how much I love the people I have… Continue reading 2017 Bainbridge Cup and Spanish Open Pickleball Championships
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