David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, we will now learn from two professional Hall of Fame players Ms. Littlewood quotes in her book regarding doubles strategies. Alex Hamner and Jennifer Lucore were the national women’s doubles champions in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, and continue to…
Tag: pickleball
September 2023, Sports
Playing Under the Lights!
Social Dinkers play each Tuesday night and watch the sunset over the pickleball courts. Front row, from left to right, are: Elizabeth Mastro, Darlynn Nero, Jeanne Nordstrom, and Kara Petersen. Back row, from left to right, are: Mardiece Patrick, Cathy Kauffman, Brenda Wright, Deb Wieczorek, Jacqui Fancher, and Karen Derdzinske. (Photo by Debora Witten)
September 2023, Sports
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 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…
September 2023, Sports
She Loves Pickleball So Much!
Sheila Davidson Anyone who has been playing sports outside at the Ranch lately knows how hot and humid it’s been. Even starting pickleball matches at 7 a.m. leads to a lot of sweating and, of course, hydrating. Players are always looking for ways to keep cool and still look stylish, but this “unidentified” pickleball player went…
August 2023, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Shot Selection
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, we will now learn about the selection for the third and fourth shots of a rally. Third Shot: Serving Team “The third shot of any rally—a shot hit by the serving team—determines which doubles team will gain the…
August 2023, Sports
Hot Fun in the Summertime
Dinking Divas brave the hot weather to get in some good pickleball play!
Sports, July 2023
Relishing Pickleball: Shot Selection
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, it is time now to learn about shot selection. Mary Littlewood says the ideal sequence of shots provides a means for all four players to get to the net where pickleball is won and lost as opposed to…
Sports, June 2023
A Great Cinco de Mayo Pickleball Tournament!
Pam Whims This year’s Cinco de Mayo Pickleball Tournament was a big hit. The three-day event was colorful, competitive, and fun for all 134 participants. Anna Ung of SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association (SBRPBA) was in charge of organizing the event, and she did a fabulous job. Here’s what participants and spectators are saying. Lisa Horton…
Front Page, June 2023
SaddleBrooke Ranch Takes Pickleball Challenge Trophy
Cathy Kauffman Under bright blue skies on April 15, a total of 108 players—27 teams from SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR), and 27 teams from Quail Creek—competed in the annual Pickleball Challenge at the Quail Creek Pickleball Club. The competition was hard-fought, and a good time was had by all. Each winning team earned two points per…
Generals, June 2023
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, June 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…