• Are You Popping Up Shots At the Net?

    Are You Popping Up Shots At the Net?

    Don't think I’ve spoken about my coaching qualifications yet in #keepitPG. My certification comes from the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) coaching program. I was lucky because Sarah Ansboury was the lead clinician and she brought with her an awesome team to co-facilitate. This year, I’ve only just begun teaching, due to the pandemic. One area that I’ve worked on with students is the soft drop shots at the net - or more commonly known as the “dink shot”. Are your shots at the net popping up too high for your liking? Here are a few reasons why that might be happening.

    Your grip pressure might be too hard. How I like to explain this to students is: squeeze your...

  • Post-Pickleball Recovery Methods

    Post-Pickleball Recovery Methods

    Hands up if you’ve been playing non-stop pickleball since the restrictions have begun to lift in certain areas of the province?! Playing singles for 2+ hours was never possible pre COVID-19 - due to the demand of courts - but it has now become my reality. So now, I am finding that my physical recovery has become similar to tournament recovery. Particularly in the last 2 weeks, Toronto has been under a heat warning, so I’ve been extremely attentive to ensure my body stays well hydrated and ready to go again the next day. Here’s what I have found to be effective for me:

    • Hydration - I bring an 8 cup jug of water during play and also keep...
    • The Serve

      The Serve

      Whether you are new to pickleball or a seasoned player, what is one golden rule that we hear time and time again? "Just get the ball in". So true! That said though, did you know that in pickleball there are clear rules about what constitutes a legal serve? "Just getting the ball in" on your serve requires a few extra considerations. 

      1. You must serve the ball using an underhand motion, so the paddle must make the trajectory of an up-to-down motion. A sideswipe motion (to add spin) is not allowed.

      2. The ball must be struck with the paddle below your waistline. The purpose of this is to neutralize the serve and it makes it difficult to add spin....

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