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…
Tag: pickleball
August 2024, Sports
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…
August 2024, Sports
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.
June 2024, Generals
Learn About Pickleball!
June 2024, Sports
Pickleball Easter Ball Hunt
Easter fun came to the Ranch in the form of an Easter ball hunt at the Pickleball courts. Lucky hunter Katie Lundgren found the golden ball and won a gift certificate to PickleballCentral courtesy of our official sponsor, SBRanchRealty.com.
May 2024, Sports
Ken’s Barbies Ranch Tournament
What a fantastic day! Ken Martin organized the first Ken’s Barbies Ranch Tournament. Gold went to Toni Starner and Lynn Kehoe, Silver went to Deb Wieczorek and Sherry Barto, and Bronze went to Karen Deirdzinske and Deb Witten. However all members of this pickleball group were winners. We enjoyed fabulous play, great weather, and friendship.…
May 2024, Generals
Dinking Divas Pet Food Drive Set for May 14
Debora Witten The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch will hold a pet food drive collecting dog and cat food and pet supplies for the Oracle Animal Rehabilitation and Rescue (OARR). All donations can be dropped off at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Ramada on May 14 from 8 to 11 a.m. All donations are welcome, including…
May 2024, Generals
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, May 14, 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 sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…
Sports, May 2024
View of the Solar Eclipse!
Debora Witten Monday’s Dinking Problem stopped all pickleball play to see the eclipse at 11:17 a.m. on April 8 at the Ranch. The members include Karen Bellinger, Deb Chipman, Raynelle Dull, Gayle Richey, Gail Carter, Mary Schneck, and Teri Hardy. Not in the photo but taking the photo was the group’s organizer, Debora Witten.
April 2024, Sports
Dinking Divas Presented with an OWL Paddle
Debora Witten The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch were presented with a complimentary new OWL paddle to try during their recreational pickleball play. OWL Sport presented the OWL paddle to Debora Witten, founder of the Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch, with the understanding that the paddle would be shared with the Divas so OWL Sport…