Off the Court Chronicles

The Right of Way

Ever find yourself apologizing for poaching a ball that you knew you could get only to worry afterward that maybe it was your partner’s? Or worse–not hitting a ball at all because you weren’t sure if it was yours? As it turns out, there are a few “rules of engagement” that can help with those…

Slow Down?! Hell No!

I’ve come to realize lately that I don’t do anything lightly. When I want to do something, I jump in with both feet and I don’t back down. I never really thought of myself that way until recently. I don’t think it’s a bad thing, not really. Let’s look at pickleball. I. AM. DEVOTED. Full…

Serve & Stay

I’ve been going down the rabbit hole lately trying to find the best drills for improving pickleball skills, especially for beginners. When you first start pickleball, everything feels like a blur. You’re trying to learn how to keep score, remember all the unusual rules, decide whether the ball was in or out, and return shots…