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The Pickleball Reset Some people hate to play against bangers! And that’s understandable – it can be very difficult, especially if you try to outbang your friendly neighborhood banger! A while back, I sent out a few tips on playing against bangers. But there’s more… A couple of weeks ago, I sent out a bootcamp […]

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 […]

Are you Ready to Pounce? Like a Tiger To Be Or Not To Be Aggressive A few months ago, I wrote an article about being aggressive or not. Looks like I did not do the best job, or as my 10-year-old would say – “huh”? Or perhaps my 7-year-old who just looks me straight in […]

What is Pickleball? Is it about winning or just having fun? It’s about a mother and a teenage girl team In one of my recent visits to a pickleball destination, I was privy to a unique one on one interaction between a teenage daughter and her mother. Oh no ? it’s not THE famous mom […]

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 Am I Not Improving . . . Drill Baby Drill I know what you’re thinking, and many students come to my bootcamps feeling the same way. In fact, so many of you have the same concern that if I had any musical talent I’d write a blues song called, “I’ve been playing pickleball for […]

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 […]