Increase your pickleball cardio fitness with this aerobic workout
A common misconception about pickleball is that because the court is small, you don’t need to have good cardio. But that just isn’t true. Pickleball at high levels requires aerobic stamina, particularly for singles matches. And if you want to compete, you have to be able to withstand back-to-back matches on tournament weekends. To fully understand the aerobic system, let’s consider this analogy. Think...
Consider these tips for developing a more aggressive pickleball serve
As you increase your skill level in pickleball, it’s important to begin viewing your serve as a weapon and not just a way to start a point. To help increase the effectiveness of your serve, you should practice hitting the ball deep and in different positions to help set you and your partner up for success. In this Selkirk TV tutorial, pickleball coach Morgan...
How to decide which partner hits the third shot in pickleball
One of the most common mistakes in doubles pickleball is knowing who will take the third shot. Often, opponents may hit a return of serve to the middle of the court to confuse partners. Or, a left-side player may sneak too far over onto their partner’s side of the court to hit a third shot. These small breakdowns in communication can cause a player...
