Tag: pickleball

Basket Weaving Is Cool!

Sue Fetters Is it too hot for you to play golf, pickleball, or tennis? Why not try your hand at basket weaving in a “cool” studio room at the Arts and Tech Center this summer? It’s so much fun to create all sorts of baskets, especially since our teacher, Lydia, is so knowledgeable and patient!…

Relishing Pickleball: The Art of Blocking

David Zapatka Last month we discussed how to beat the bangers. Blocking at the kitchen line was a key strategy. This article will pick up with that focus. Consider these strategies to improve your blocking skills. 1. You know the hard shot is coming. Be prepared, knees bent, relaxed, eyes on the ball, paddle out…

Dinko de Mayo Pickleball Tournament

Mardiece Patrick This year’s Dinko de Mayo Pickleball Tournament was three days of nonstop laughter, strong competition, and fun. Over 125 people competed in Women’s, Mixed, and Men’s Doubles over the three-day period. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded to the top three competitors in each category. There were several three-way ties that came…

What Is Pickleball?

Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, May 13, at 4 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…

Pizza and POP

Kathie Marshall POP Tennis, what is it? Why play POP Tennis? Just how does it differ from regular tennis or pickleball? You may think it is a new sport, but POP Tennis is a century old paddle sport that until recently was called “paddle tennis.”  It was rebranded as POP Tennis in 2015. POP Tennis…

What Is Pickleball?

Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, April 8, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…

Relishing Pickleball: Resetting the Rally

David Zapatka You’re in a crosscourt dinking rally and your opponent continues to put you under pressure with consistent dinking that tries your patience. The rally becomes more difficult as your opponent pushes you closer to the sidelines with shots close to the net. How long can you dink like this? Is it a battle…

Relishing Pickleball: $100,000 Australian Open Pickleball Slam Made History

David Zapatka The Australian Open Tennis Championships, known as the “Happy Slam,” made history this year when it hosted the Australian Open Pickleball Championships in tandem with their famous tennis tournament on finals weekend, January 24-26. Tennis court #3 was transformed into center court for the pickleball championships. $100,000 in prize money was offered. The…

What Is Pickleball?

Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, March 11, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…