Pickleball tips: Stop blaming your partner!
There, I said it. Part of me almost didn’t publish this because it now means, I have to practice what I preach. **chuckles** But honestly, I want that. I want that ownership and accountability — for my partner and myself. The truth is, I’ve gotten tired of asking people how they did at a tournament, and hearing their first words be… “I did well,...
Playing pickleball in the heat: Tips to keep cool And stay hydrated on the court
Pickleball courts on average are 15-20 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than the air temperature. When the temperature rises the two main concerns are dehydration and sunburn. During Pickleball, water is lost through sweating and breathing. Playing in high temperatures and humidity can cause fluid losses of up to 2.5 quarts (2.4 liters) per hour. Even mild dehydration with a 1-2% loss of body weight can...
So now you play pickleball: Where to start for pickleball beginners
By Anne Hedin Before wasting any money by buying some cheap wood paddles online, find out what is actually needed to start playing pickleball. Unfortunately most of my knowledge has been gained by making every mistake that I’m about to warn against. A good friend invited my husband and myself to a couples low key, friendly pickleball tournament and we started this adventure with...
