How to assess your knee mobility at home
Because your knee is the main joint in your leg, many leg muscles affect your knee’s health and mobility. When certain muscles in your leg are tight or tender, it can put undue strain on your knee. That’s why it’s important to stretch out the muscles that affect the knee joint and strengthen them for future use. Once you have taken these necessary steps,...
When to volley dink and when to let the pickleball bounce
When players first learn how to play pickleball, many are taught that a dink must bounce. So many new players think that if there is a dink hit to them, they have to let it bounce. But that’s not a rule. According to the USA Pickleball rulebook, you are allowed to take a dink out of the air, provided you are not standing in...
Strengthening your calves and knees for pickleball
When playing any sport, but especially pickleball, you need a strong base to help you make the powerful moves necessary to succeed on the court. So, it’s important to take time off the court to develop the muscles in your legs and glutes. Doing so not only improves your on-court efforts but also ensures that your back and knees are protected from undue strain. ...
