Isolation Isn't Over Yet - Pickleball Isolation Tactics
Isolation Isn’t Over Yet When it comes to pickleball, some of the concepts we learned from the pandemic remain intact, like always remain 14 feet apart, avoid contact with other paddles, and don’t forget to isolate your opponent. Anyone who plays doubles, especially in competitive tournaments, knows that you always isolate or “pick on” the weakest player, and while this may seem like a...
What Amateur Pickleball Players Can Learn From The Pros
Professional Pickleball – Lessons for Amateurs By: Christopher Amidzich Does anyone else find themselves watching videos of professional players and their seemingly superhuman volleys, or is that just me? Based on the fresh new videos that appear each day, I am guessing I’m not alone. It is fun to watch what the pros can do and it always leaves me wondering when I’ll have...
Why the pickleball coach and player relationship should be symbiotic
Sometimes I write because I have something to say, but often, I write because I need to understand better what I believe to be true. This is one of those times. Coaches can learn a lot from students As any coach, I love a good quote. My new favorite comes from Ernest Hemingway when he said, "I've taken more from alcohol than alcohol ever...