Go with the flow
Researchers have recently applied the psychological concept of “the flow state”, a highly focused mental state, to improving athletic…
Playing to learn
Each time you go out to the court to play a game of pickleball, you should be honest…
De-Stressing the Dinking Process
My students often tell me they find dinking stressful. When we explore why so many beginners to intermediate…
Playing with Purpose
Playing with Purpose When most people begin playing pickleball they focus almost exclusively on hitting the ball back…
Keep Your Return of Serve Deep
The primary objective of your return is to force your opponent to hit a third shot drop, which…
Consistency Should be Your #1 Objective
What do we remember most when we watch the pros on TV or at a tournament? The spectacular…
Dead Dinks – Love to Get Them, Hate to Give Them
First, what is a dead dink? This is simply a dink that drops into the Kitchen with no…
The Roll Volley – A Powerful Offensive Weapon
Many point are won at the no-volley line, often with a punch volley aimed at your opponent’s feet…
Q&A – Should I look Back?
The vast majority of the time, you should keep your eyes focused forward on your opponents and their…