Dive into the exciting world of pickleball, a sport captivating players of all ages and experience levels. If you’re new to the game or looking to step up your play, pickleball lessons are an excellent way to amp up your skills. So, what’s the price tag on pickleball mastery? Let’s delve into the costs of pickleball lessons and what factors affect them.
Drew Pierce
Pickleball Doubles Strategies: How to Exploit Your Opponent’s Weaknesses
The strategic depth of pickleball, especially in doubles matches, is often underestimated. To excel, it’s not enough to only master your game; you must also be able to exploit your opponent’s weaknesses. Here are some pickleball doubles strategies to get the upper hand in your doubles pickleball matches.
How to Use Lead Tape for Pickleball Paddles
Over the years, players have been looking for ways to improve their gameplay, and one of the tactics that has gained popularity is using lead tape for pickleball paddles. Is this modification worth it? When should you add weight to your paddle? And where does the lead tape get added?
Dink ‘n’ Dish: Chris Clark of Toss and Spin
Today you meet Chris Clark, the dynamic founder of Toss and Spin, an events company that breaks down barriers, making racquet and paddle sports available to all.
After a 9-year tenure in the corporate world, a furlough during the pandemic became the catalyst for Chris to take a different path. His lifelong passion for racket sports culminated in the creation of Toss and Spin, which began as a tennis-centric venture and soon expanded to include pickleball.
How to Stop Popping the Ball Up in Pickleball
Pickleball is a dynamic and fast-paced game where players often seek to capitalize on high, attackable balls. These are balls that bounce high off the ground or come off the opponent’s paddle with a trajectory that places them at a height and position that is optimal for an aggressive return, usually a smash. This aggressive play can be a game-changer, putting the player on the receiving end under pressure and often leading to lost points.
8 Ways Pickleball Can Boost Your Memory
Pickleball and memory go together like PB&J.
Pickleball is more than just a fun way to pass the time and burn calories. It offers many mental and physical benefits, including enhancing cognitive functions, especially memory.
And if your memory is anything like mine, you’ll try anything you can to improve it!
Let’s explore eight ways that playing pickleball and memory can boost your cognitive ability.
Avoiding Tennis Elbow in Pickleball: Your Paddle Matters
As with any paddle or racquet sport, players must consider the risk of developing pickleball injuries like tennis elbow. Given the importance of the paddle in this sport, many wonder, “Is a heavy or light pickleball paddle better for preventing tennis elbow?”
Dink ‘n’ Dish: An Interview With ZeroZeroStart Pickleball Lanyard
Turning into an athlete at 50 years old? No problem! At least not for today’s guest!
Once a skeptic, today’s guest now champions the fastest-growing sport in the US, even inventing a unique pickleball lanyard for the game. From picking up her first paddle amid COVID-19 restrictions to playing daily and participating in tournaments, Claudia’s story reflects a journey of discovery, exercise, and fun. Learn about pickleball’s social dynamics, her vision for its future, and advice for beginners.
How Long Does it Take to Get Good at Pickleball?
One year ago, I stepped onto the pickleball court for an APP class taught by Zane Navratil.
While I can confidently say I’m a better player today, my growth curve hasn’t been as steep as I’d hoped.
I’m pretty awful with official self-assessment, but if I had to guess, I’ve shifted from 3.6 territory to maybe 3.9-ish? And that got me wondering, what’s missing from the equation? Why did I see such a dramatic improvement in my game when I first started playing but then the results tapered off?
So how long does it take to get good at pickleball? The answer is longer than I expected. Here are a few reasons why I might have hit a pickleball plateau.
Pickleball Tips for Intermediate Players: 18 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Use these pickleball tips for intermediate players to take your game to the next level.
As a pickleball player transitions from the novice stage to an intermediate level, the game becomes more demanding and competitive. But also more fun!
To continue to elevate your game, circumvent common pitfalls that can potentially limit your progress.
To move on from Pickleball Rookie status, tackle this list of mistakes that intermediate pickleball players often make.