How to play pickleball: Determining the direction of the shot Here is a question that people often ask me during my clinics. Question: When receiving a shot from my opponent, should I be watching the ball, the position of their paddle, or the the position of their shoulders? Answer: When learning how to play pickleball, […]
Pickleball Strategy: The Mental and Emotional Aspects of Pickleball Learning tricks to help you conquer the “head-game” of pickleball When I’m on the road, I often get questions about the emotional side of pickleball. Prem, do you have any suggestions for how to get rid of the butterflies when I play in a tournament? “Prem, […]
Mind and Body: How to prepare for a pickleball tournament When you play in a pickleball tournament, how often do you feel that you’re at the top of your game and fully prepared to take-on the competition? I’m not just talking from a pure skill level perspective. But are you also preparing your mind and […]
Guest Commentary: Do you suffer from “pickleball burnout?” Guest Commentary written by Kevin Curley, the Pickleball Guru’s social media superstar. I’m not ashamed to say out loud that I suffer from pickleball burnout. “Pickleball burnout” definition: The point at which playing pickleball is the last thing you would ever consider; the mere thought of playing […]
Tips on how to run a smooth pickleball tournament this post was written by Kevin Curley, the Pickleball Guru’s social media specialist. Even with the best technology aiding in running your pickleball tournament – like PickleballTournaments.com, making sure everything runs smoothly is about planning ahead and preparing for anything that may go wrong. Here are […]
December Pickleball Challenge Has the culture of pickleball changed with the rapid rise in popularity? It’s easy to complain about the venue you play everyday and so on, and so on… When was the last time you stopped to consider the person – the individual – who took time out of their day (many days, […]
Reports from the Field: Teaching new players in West Michigan Reports from the Field A new monthly feature on ThePickleballGuru highlighting activities of my students who are working to develop a strong pickleball culture and supporting community. Beginner clinic in Ferrysburg, Michigan For the past year, a group of players in Michigan have taken it […]
3 Tips on taking your game to the next level Whether you just started playing pickleball or you’ve been dinking for some time now, you’re probably trying to figure out what you need to do to take your game to the next level and improve your pickleball skills. You may think that playing against better […]
Pickleball Reports from the Field: Being social on and off the court Reports from the Field A new monthly feature on ThePickleballGuru highlighting activities of my students who are working to develop a strong pickleball culture and supporting community. Friday afternoon “Play & Party” summer pickleball events a hit in West Michigan Carrie Jermstad, a […]
Does pickleball affect your personal relationships? Do you find yourself always talking about pickleball – even with your non-pickleball friends? Is your playing partner also your “special” partner? Does your significant other have a say with who you ask for a partner? Or have you found the perfect balance between your pickleball life and your […]
