Yes, it’s fall and we are almost to Halloween. There are many things in pickleball that are scary, like standing at the kitchen-line, getting hit by a ball and playing against a 4.5 player. Unfortunately, there is something even scarier! That Pickleball you’re playing with, is dead! We’ve all been there: you’re out on the … Read more
If you charge to play pickleball, you have to earn it! The pickleball courts at the park are free. The sun is out, the nets are up, and nobody is scanning a membership card. So, if a facility wants players to pay, it had better be selling a lot more than white lines and a … Read more
Is “Pickleball Fitness” a real thing? Well, we have all seen it or experienced it at one point. You step onto the court and one awkward move, and pop. There goes a calf, a knee, or a lower back. While pickleball is often celebrated as an accessible sport, it is actually a high-speed, multi-directional game. … Read more
Introduction Pickleball is a game of nuances. Transitioning to a competitive level requires strategic discipline over raw power. Many players hit a plateau. This happens because they fall into predictable habits. Savvy opponents easily exploit these weaknesses. To elevate your game, move beyond just hitting the ball over the net. Focus on intentional mechanics and … Read more
I have been engaged with this sport long enough to observe its various stages of development. Over the years, there have been significant improvements, although some aspects have not progressed as positively. The activity once centered on enjoyment, camaraderie, and physical fitness, but it now appears to be somewhat disordered. The emphasis has shifted toward … Read more
Pickleball may not seem like a high-risk sport, but ask any experienced player, and they’ll tell you: the court can be a dangerous place for your eyes. As the game gets faster and more competitive, eye injuries are becoming more common and more serious. Whether you’re playing indoors under fluorescent lights or outside under the … Read more
Physical Demands of Pickleball Pickleball may be accessible to players of all ages and skill levels, but it is far from a passive sport. It demands agility, balance, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance. Whether you’re playing a casual game or competing in a tournament, you’re constantly moving—shuffling laterally, sprinting to the net, backing up for lobs, … Read more
Pickleball is Evolving, Are you? The sport of Pickleball has evolved significantly since its inception; it is markedly different from what was played in Physical Education classes thirty years ago. The pace of the game continues to accelerate, and the strategies for executing offensive and defensive maneuvers appear to evolve daily. The principles that were … Read more
