Be Aggressive!!! I like to think that I have a pretty calm and cool demeanor. This translates pretty well with my coaching at clinics and bootcamps on the court, with an occasional growl (“Get up to the line!” “Keep them back!” “Paddle Up!”). Heck, even when I’m playing, you’ll typically see me laughing with a […]
KISS….. Maybe the solution to a bad day of pickleball Pickleball, Like Life Is About the Journey, Not the Destination.. If there is one thing I’ve heard about life from pickleball players around the country, it’s this. From retirees, to people who have quit their job to build a business around pickleball, to those who […]
Why You Can Hit the Ball Wrong 99 Times Out of 100 and Still Be Doing Everything Right Pickleball, Like Life Is About the Journey, Not the Destination.. If there is one thing I’ve heard about life from pickleball players around the country, it’s this. From retirees, to people who have quit their job to […]
5 Keys to Playing Smart Pickleball One of the reasons I love pickleball so much is that it’s a sport that virtually anybody can enjoy. It’s easy to learn and regardless of your age, level of fitness, or experience playing racquet sports, you can grab a paddle and start playing after only one lesson. But […]
Death Grip! How Deadly Is It? Death Grip! How Deadly Is It? Players come to my Bootcamps for a variety of reasons. Some want to improve a specific shot. Others are looking to learn strategy. While others want to mix some pickleball instruction with their vacation. Bootcamps are designed to meet players wherever they are […]
How to Play Those Awkward, Down-the-Middle Shots Part 1 – Call the Ball Maybe you’ve heard the saying, “Down the middle solves the riddle.” In pickleball, a soft or hard shot down the middle often leaves your opponents both thinking the other person was going to get the ball and as a result of a […]
