Knee pain and pickleball: Causes and exercises for prevention
Knee pain is a very common complaint with pickleball players due to the effects of gravity and aging on the joints. But by understanding the function of the knee and what stresses it, you will be better able to take care of your knees. The structure and function of the knee The knee is the largest joint in the human body and is formed...
How to quiet your body while playing pickleball
Anyone who has played pickleball for any length of time will likely agree that pickleball is a sport that is easy to pick up and hard to master. New pickleball players, particularly those with no prior racket sport experience, have to learn a variety of skills, and one often overlooked area is body control. Body control refers to a player’s ability to stay calm...
Mastering the pickleball return of serve
Many new players to the game assume that those with the serve automatically have the advantage. However, there are many strategies to be employed when hitting a return of serve that can set you and your partner up for success. In the latest episode of her new “Impactful Efficiency in Pickleball” course on Selkirk TV, professional pickleball manager and coach Athena Trouillot shares strategies...
