Having good footwork – particularly at the non-volley (kitchen) line – is an all-too-often overlooked and under-appreciated pickleball fundamental. That shouldn’t be the case, however. Afterall, having solid footwork puts one in the best … [Read more...]
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Pickleball Two-Handed Backhand – Sacrificing Reach for Additional Power, Control and Paddle Stability
Wander around the pickleball courts at your local club and you’ll likely notice that – thanks in large part to Riley and Lindsey Newman, Simone Jardim, Tyler Loong, Catherine Parenteau, Zane Navratil and even Ben Johns on occasion – the two-handed … [Read more...]
When in Doubt, Be Inclusive!
From time-to-time, as I peruse the posts from my local pickleball Facebook groups, someone makes a post that resonates with many in the group. The following was one such post. Used [and very slightly edited] with his permission, I wanted to share … [Read more...]
2 Helpful Pickleball Strategies for Beginners
As a pickleball instructor, whenever I work with a new student I stress two strategic principles that – all things being equal – will set them up for immediate success on the pickleball court: Get to the Non-Volley Line at the First … [Read more...]
Pickleball Tournament Management Software for Tournament Directors — A PickleballMAX Review of Pickleball Den
After having written previous reviews for PickleballTournaments.com and PickleballBrackets.com, I was recently approached by relative newcomer, Pickleball Den, to write a review of their pickleball tournament software. As a digital marketer and … [Read more...]