What 56 FEET of Snow this Past Winter Taught Me About Pickleball
As you can see in my Youtube Video’s, Lake Tahoe is a beautiful place to play pickleball. What you don’t see in those videos is what happens the other six…
Pickleball Foot Pain-Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendinitis
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What is Pickleball?
Has someone told you about a fun game with a pretty strange name? Or perhaps you’re tired of explaining it to your friends when they say, “pickle what?” When…
The #1 Mistake Killing Your Pickleball Game
When you started playing, you saw rapid improvement, but as time went on, you plateaued. You feel stuck at the same level and don’t understand what’s keeping you from progressing.…
Play Better Pickleball by Getting to the Ball Faster
If you have stepped on a pickleball court you have probably heard down the middle solves the riddle, hit at the feet you will defeat and keep your paddle up…
How to Play Pickleball Without Advice from a Partner
If you were like me, you were handed a pickleball paddle, hit a few shots, got a quick rules overview followed buy LOTS and LOTS of FREE advice! Each new…
Three Strikes-No, Not Baseball, It’s a Pickleball Drop Shot Drill
Would a better drop shot improve your pickleball game? For most of us, the answer is a definite YES! The good news is you can develop one. The bad news…
The Nine Point Third Shot Drill
Can you hit a pickleball drop shot into the kitchen from anywhere on the court? Unless you’re a top pro, you probably snickered when you read that. If so, you’re…
Pickleball Offensive Lob-You Need to Hit this Shot
A pickleball offensive lob is a great strategy to throw your opponents off and win a few extra points. In last weeks post, I answered a question I’m often asked,…
Do You Know How Many Unforced Errors You Make?
The difference between good pickleball players and great pickleball players are mistakes. In fact, unforced errors are the most common differentiator in pickleball ratings. Unfortunately, most of us have…
How to Hit a Pickleball Backhand with Consistency and Power
As a teacher people often as me about their pickleball backhand. I hear comments like, my backhand seems to go everywhere. When it does go in it doesn’t have any power! CJ what…
Playing Tip: Run, Duck or Switch
When you are at the kitchen line, and your opponent hits a lob over your head, how do you respond? If you and your partner are side by side at the…
Playing Tip: Recognizing Defense v. Offense
At times your team will be put on the defense during play. At other times you can play offensively. Knowing the difference helps you avoid low percentage shots. We all…
Pickleball Rules-Is an Erne Legal
Do you know that you are allowed to stand anywhere on or off the court at any time during play? The only exception is when you are serving. You must…
Pickleball Strategy-What’s a Dink Shot and Why Hit it?
When you hear the word DINK, many people think Double Income No Kids, but that’s not what it means in Pickleball! We talk about the dink shot, we practice it,…