Play Well
Meet Shannon Willits, a Pilates expert enhancing pickleball performance. This series showcases her unique approach, combining Pilates with sports-specific training for optimal results.
Calling all New England pickleballers! Craving some friendly competition and sunshine (with a side of maybe a cozy cardigan)? This guide’s your ticket to the best courts across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maine. Get ready to unleash your inner dinking champion – we’re hitting the courts, New England style!
Don’t underestimate the warm-up! In pickleball, where every point matters, taking a few minutes to get your body ready can make a big difference. A good warm-up will help you avoid early mistakes and hit the ground running (or should we say dinking?) from the start.
Are you a tennis player curious about pickleball? Or a pickleball player showing your tennis-loving friends the ropes? This guide covers everything you need to know about switching from a racket to a paddle!
Pickleball is all about laughs and friendly competition, not a silent movie! There are definitely things you can say to keep the game fun and positive, but some comments are best left unsaid. This guide will help you navigate the world of pickleball conversation – let’s get chatting!
Many athletes, including tennis players, have found that yoga enhances their performance on the court. A recent article in Shape magazine highlights the benefits of yoga, including improved strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and stability. The beauty of yoga? You only need a mat to begin! This article offers insights on incorporating yoga into your workout routine, along with some poses to get you started.
The Two-Bounce Rule is what helps set pickleball apart from a sport like tennis. When the ball is served, each side must hit a groundstroke before they can volley. This is called the Two-Bounce Rule.
Winning with a powerful serve might be exciting, but in pickleball, that’s not the main focus. Getting the serve in consistently is your priority, starting with a simple and reliable technique.
Great players are mentally strong. They shrug off mistakes because they’ve trained their minds just as hard as their bodies. They can bounce back, refocus, and keep playing their best.
Scorching pickleball matches? Don’t let summer heat sideline you. We’ve got the cool-down secrets for outdoor players.