David Zapatka This 12 common mistakes column began after playing with some very excited and highly motivated new pickleball players at our community courts recently. After playing a couple games, this question was posed to me, “What should we do to improve and become 3.5 players?” We reviewed the first eight mistakes over the past…
Tag: pickleball
Sports, May 2021
Pickleball Questions and Answers
Nancy Eisenstein Q1. Can you make money playing pickleball? A1. Top professional players can earn anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000 a year playing pickleball. Q2. What is the average age of pickleball players? A2. The average age of pickleball players is 55 years old and up. Q3. What is the pickleball capital of the world? A3. Naples,…
Sports, April 2021
Top Ten Pickleball Excuses Heard on the SBR Courts
Nancy Eisenstein 1. There is a hole in my paddle. 2. The sun was in my eyes. 3. The wind is really blowing. 4. Look at that spin on the ball. 5. I need a wider (senior) paddle. 6. Do I get a half point for getting the ball stuck in the net? 7. Does…
Sports, April 2021
Relishing Pickleball: 12 Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them (Mistakes 7 and 8)
David Zapatka This 12-common-mistakes column began after playing with some very excited, highly motivated, new pickleball players at our community courts recently. After playing a couple games, this question was posed to me, “What should we do to improve and become 3.5 players?” We reviewed the first six mistakes the past three months. This month…
Sports, April 2021
Pickleball Can Be a Couples Game!
Debbie Witten Pickleball games can be played with the same gender or mixed gender. Several couples living in SaddleBrooke Ranch desire to play with their spouse. In the past few months several couples have tested with their spouse to improve their ratings. When requesting to be tested for the next level, SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association…
Front Page, April 2021
Pickleball Club Uses Creativity to Accommodate for COVID-19
Miriam Brock In order to continue playing pickleball during the pandemic, the pickleball club had to make some accommodations. One of the largest accommodations affecting its female members is what to do with the pickleball. Normally, pickleball is played with only one ball for all four members on the court, such as in tennis doubles…
Sports, March 2021
SBR Pickleball Club Brings Home the Gold
Miriam Brock Members of the SBR Pickleball Club participated in the Tucson Winter Classic Pickleball Tournament held Jan. 28 through 31 at the Kino South Sports Complex in Tucson. The Pickleball Club recognizes the following members for their outstanding play. Gold medal winners: Tony Zoellner and Bob Soucek. Silver medal winners: Joe Campion, Jen Campion…
Sports, March 2021
Relishing Pickleball: 12 Common Mistakes and How To Fix Them (Mistakes 5 and 6)
David Zapatka This 12-common-mistakes column began after playing with some very excited, highly motivated, new pickleball players at our community courts recently. After playing a couple games, this question was posed to me, “What should we do to improve and become 3.5 players?” We reviewed the first four mistakes the past two months. This month…
Sports, March 2021
Fashion on the Courts
Debbie Witten SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleballers show their true colors. As the weather has been turning warmer, a kaleidoscope of bright colors can be seen on the Pickleball courts. Pickleball is a low-cost sport (as compared with golf, skiing, etc.) and does not require any special clothing except for it to be comfortable and appropriate for…
Sports, February 2021
Relishing Pickleball: Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them Part 2
David Zapatka This ‘12-common-mistakes’ column recently began after playing with some very excited, highly motivated, new pickleball players at our community courts. After playing a couple games, this question was posed to me: “What should we do to improve and become 3.5 players?” Last month we reviewed the first two mistakes. This month we take…