David Zapatka Consider these targets when hitting the 4th shot. 1. Hit to the opponent who is furthest back in the court. This will keep your opponents on defense. 2. Hit to the middle. The middle often causes confusion between the opponents. 3. Hit to your opponents’ feet. This is always an excellent target. It…
Sports, August 2024
Relishing Pickleball: The 4th Shot, Part 2
Sports, August 2024
Patience, Fortitude, and Pickleball
Tim Malone Retirement is a significant change, and patience contributes to this new chapter in life. Patience is an important virtue for retirees, as it can greatly enhance our quality of life and ability to adapt to physical limitations, cognitive changes, and the emotional ups and downs of aging. Patience and fortitude conquer all things.—Ralph Waldo…
Sports, August 2024
4th of July Pickleball Fun
Mardiece Patrick The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Pickleball Club celebrated the 4th of July playing pickleball and enjoying an American tradition—popsicles! We hope you didn’t miss the SBR Pickleball Olympics at SaddleBrooke Ranch! There was lots of fun, laughs, and Olympic spirit for everyone! Opening Ceremonies began on July 25.
Sports, August 2024
POPATEERS Celebrate Independence Day
Sports, August 2024
POP On Over to the Tennis Courts!
Deb McGiboney See how hot POP Tennis is as well as the “POPATEERS!” We offer Beginner Clinics, Pro-Led POP Clinics, drop-in play, scheduled play, and fun POP events throughout the year! Whether you are new to POP or haven’t played in awhile, we invite you to join in on the fun and see what POP…
Sports, August 2024
Putters June Raffle Winners
Pat Albu This June, the Ranchette Putters instituted a fun new monthly event: a free raffle! The only catch is that the member has to be present at the General Monthly Meeting to win! These lovely women were our first winners: (left to right) Val Zupancic, Debbie Penaluna, Ruth Moore, Doris Carlin, Trish Minard, and…