5 simple exercises to strengthen your ankles for pickleball
An underrated tool to help you become the best pickleball player you can be is strong ankles. Playing pickleball will help give you some strength in that area, but you will want to build up your ankles while you’re off the court as well. Here are some ankle exercises you can do between pickleball games: Ankle circles Take one foot at a time and...
Mastering the third shot drop: The Around the World drill
One key to becoming a well-rounded pickleball player is mastering the third shot drop, a critical shot in the game. Proper technique is essential, and good movement is crucial for being in the right position to execute your shots effectively. In this Selkirk TV original, pickleball coach Morgan Evans demonstrates his favorite drill for improving third shot drops: the Around the World drill. What...
Strategies for playing pickleball against younger teams: Tips for senior success
It’s not an uncommon beginner pickleball story — a younger person steps confidently on the court to face off against a team of older players. They expect a quick win but instead walk away with a brutal loss. As younger players progress, they become more formidable opponents. However, they are not unbeatable. In a new Selkirk Pickleball TV series, “Senior Success,” senior professional pickleball...
